Chadwick Boseman lost his fight with cancer on August 28, 2020. The actor is best know for his role in “ Black Panther.” Although he is no longer here, his legacy will continue. The Gotham Awards honored him with the Actor Tribute Award. His wife, Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman, accepted …
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Tennessee Lawmaker Wants Dolly Parton Statue Placed At State’s Capitol
Democratic Representative John Mark Windle wants a Dolly Parton statue placed on the Capitol grounds in Nashville, Tennessee. According to ABC News, Windle introduced a bill on Tuesday that aims to honor the country music icon “for all that she has contributed to this state.” Parton is also known for …
Read More »Black Lawyer Racially Profiled For Not Wearing A Suit In The Courtroom, Sentenced To A Year Of Probation
A Black California attorney plans to appeal his conviction after being kicked out of a courtroom, racially profiled by law enforcement for not dressing like a lawyer, tased, and arrested. Jaaye Person-Lynn, 38, was sentenced to a year of probation after he was found guilty of delaying and/or obstructing a …
Read More »Biden Plans To Call On Congress To Increase Federal Minimum Wage To $15
It’s nice to see a president working for the people. President-elect Joe Biden revealed a proposal that he will call on Congress to increase America’s federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. The current rate is $7.25 per hour and has not been raised since 2009, CNBC News reports. The …
Read More »Spike Lee’s Children Selected As 2021 Golden Globes Ambassadors
Spike Lee’s children recently made history. They are the first siblings of color to become Golden Globe ambassadors. Satchel and Jackson Lee will be responsible for assisting with The 78th annual awards ceremony and highlighting social issues by working with their chosen charity. Each charity will receive a “$25,000 grant …
Read More »Sephora Plans To Combat Racial Bias By Cutting Back On Security Guards
Have you ever been shopping while Black? If so, then you may have experienced discriminatory treatment while shopping in certain retail stores, which could include being accused of stealing or being followed by security guards. Well, beauty cosmetic giant Sephora plans on combatting racial bias, ABC News reports. The makeup …
Read More »Exclusive: Cast Of ‘WENDY WILLIAMS: THE MOVIE’ Speak On Playing Wendy & Her Ex-Husband
Wendy Williams is her own entity, never afraid to speak her thoughts and opinions on current matters. Pushing her own nationally syndicated television talk show titled The Wendy Williams Show since 2008, the media personality and businesswoman comes from truly humble beginnings: growing up with big dreams in Asbury Park …
Read More »Jack Dorsey Confident About Banning President Trump, But Worries About “Free And Open Global Internet”
Jack Dorsey is speaking out about banning President Donald Trump from Twitter. Dorsey believes it was the right decision but says it could be dangerous. “This moment in time might call for this dynamic, but over the long term it will be destructive to the noble purpose and ideals of …
Read More »Tyler Perry Will Receive The Humanitarian Award At The 93rd Academy Awards
Tyler Perry is to be honored with the humanitarian award at this year’s Academy Awards. Perry, 51, will be presented with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 93nd Academy Awards ceremony, People reports. The Academy for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made the announcement on Thursday that Perry will …
Read More »Teacher Fired For Telling Students That Antifa Stormed The Capitol
A Florida substitute teacher has been fired after falsely telling students that Antifa caused the Capitol riot. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Remember (@knowyourracists) A student recorded the …
Read More »U.S. Capitol Domestic Terrorist Jenny Cudd Arrested; Says She’s Proud Of Her Actions
The Texas woman who posted about participating in the domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol has been arrested. Last Wednesday, the FBI arrested Jenny Cudd for being one of the domestic terrorists that forced their way into the U.S. Capitol to stop lawmakers from confirming President-elect Joe Biden as …
Read More »Part of Lamar Street in Dallas Will Be Renamed After Botham Jean
A portion of Lamar Street in Dallas has been officially renamed after Botham Jean. In September 2018, Jean, an alum from Harding University, was shot while in his home by a former Dallas police officer. On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council approved the change unanimously. The part of Lamar street …
Read More »Seattle Seahawks Security Manager Arrested And Charged With Possessing And Distributing Child Pornography
A security manager for the Seattle Seahawks has been fired over child pornography charges. According to Complex, Aaron Miyasato, 41, was arrested and charged on Tuesday with distributing and possessing child porn, the Seattle-Intelligencer reports. The man worked for the NFL team and also operated a photography business. His arrest …
Read More »N.Y. Attorney General Sues NYPD Over Response to George Floyd Protests
On Thursday, the New York Attorney General sued the New York Police Department, calling the brutal treatment of demonstrators against racial injustice last spring part of a long-standing trend of violence resulting from insufficient preparation, oversight, and discipline. The complaint by Attorney General Letitia James provides multiple examples of alleged …
Read More »Man Carrying Confederate Flag Into US Capitol Identified And Arrested
The man pictured carrying the Confederate flag into the Capitol during last week’s riot has been identified as Kevin Seefried; he was later arrested on Thursday in Delaware. Two law enforcement officers told The New York Times that Seefried was arrested for his role in the deadly Capitol riot that …
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Regina King Shares How Producing ‘Shirley’ Empowered Her Resilience
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Unveiling the Groove: What to Expect From Je’Caryous Johnson’s “Super Freak: The Rick James Story” Starring Mint Condition’s Stokely
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Exclusive: Antonio Brown Discusses Recent Return to College and Finishing His Degree, Blocking Out Social Media Noise, and the Inaugural ‘AB Festival’
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Exclusive: Oprah, Taraji P. Henson and More Grace The Color Purple Premiere Carpet In LA [Videos]
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Dashing Through The Snow: Ludacris and Lil Rel Howery Talk Significance of Crafting the Perfect Feel-Good Holiday Film [Video]
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EXCLUSIVE: Singer Durand Bernarr Talks Growing Up With Supportive Parents, Working With Erykah Badu, His Musical Inspirations and More [Video]
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Exclusive: Issa Rae Admits She Initially Felt “a Bit Intimidated” When Learning She’d Be Portraying a Pregnant Spider-Woman in New Spider-Man Film [Video]
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EXCLUSIVE: Belly Talks New Album, His Respect for Hip Hop Culture, and How Beyoncé is the “Last of a Dying Breed”
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Starring Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Fantasia and More, ‘The Color Purple’ Trailer Unveils Fresh Interpretation of Alice Walker’s Classic Novel [Video]
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Exclusive: Mary J. Blige’s Second Annual Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit Brought Out All The Stars
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Dreka Gates: Charting Her Own Path from Aspiring Doctor to Wellness Entrepreneur on The Baller Alert Show
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Hurricane Chris Opens Up About Overcoming Legal Battles and Eyes Future in Music and Acting – The Baller Alert Show
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Big Boogie Opens Up on Baller Alert Show: From Humble Beginnings to CMG Stardom, a Tale of Resilience and Loyalty
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Kaliii Opens Up About Personal Life and Career Aspirations on The Baller Alert Show
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The Baller Alert Show: PSC Hits the Studio Once More with T.I., Young Dro, Mac Boney, Kuntry King, and Killer Mike