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If we’re going to continue Nelson Mandela’s legacy for universal freedom, we have to “fight harder,” according to Barack Obama. On Tuesday, Obama kicked off Mandela’s centenary birthday celebrations in Johannesburg, South Africa by delivering the 2018 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture. Established in 2003, in commemoration of Nelson Mandela International …
Read More »10 Instagram Accounts That Will Put You In A Good Mood This Week
Social media a great source of entertainment — especially on days when the news is giving you too much of the blues. We’ve decided to highlight 10 Instagram accounts that will provide lots of laughter and joy to your day. Check out some of our favorite IG personalities, and let …
Read More »Pedophiles Are Attempting to Normalize Their Behavior And Believe They Should Join The LGBTQ Community
It’s 2018 and pedophiles are on a mission to rebrand themselves to be a part of the LGBTQ community. According to several reports from LGBTQ sites, controversial groups “MAPs (Minor-Attracted Persons)” and “NOMAPs (Non-Offending Minor Attracted Persons)” are attempting to normalize their predator behavior by claiming “pedophiles are misunderstood marginalized …
Read More »Black Excellence: We’re Rooting For Everyone Black At This Year’s Historic Emmy Awards
In the famous words of Issa Rae, we’re “rooting for everybody BLACK” at this year’s Emmy Awards! On Thursday, more than a third of the 101 acting nominations for the 70th annual Emmy Awards, went to actors of color, according to the Associated Press. A total number of 30 black …
Read More »Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Estate Threatens Legal Action Against Lil Wayne’s “New Dirty Bastard” Trademark Application
A month following the settlement of his long-standing courtroom battle with Birdman and Cash Money Records, Lil Wayne could potentially face more legal issues. On Wednesday, the Grammy Award-winning rapper’s Young Money Entertainment received a cease-and-desist letter from Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s estate in response to the label’s pending applications to …
Read More »Tennessee Waffle House Shooting Victim’s Mom Files $100 Million Lawsuit Against Alleged Gunman And His Father
The mother of Nashville, Tennessee Waffle House mass shooting victim, Akilah DaSilva, filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit on Wednesday against the alleged gunman, Travis Reinking, and his father, Jeffrey Reinking. Legal documents filed by Shaundelle Brooks and obtained by HuffPost, state Travis Reinking used an AR-15-style rifle during …
Read More »London Breed To Be Sworn In As The First Black Woman Mayor Of San Francisco
Today marks a new beginning for London Breed and the city of San Francisco. On Wednesday, a public inauguration will take place on the steps of City Hall as Breed will be sworn in as the 45th Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco — making her the …
Read More »Pharrell Says Slavery Was “Far From A Choice” In Spotify’s “Black History Is Happening Now” Campaign
There’s no denying it, “this country was built by the hands of many different cultures, but mainly the African Americans,” says Pharrell Williams. On Tuesday, the Grammy Award-winner appeared in the latest installment of Spotify’s “Black History Is Happening Now” campaign, where he shared his poignant thoughts on the significant …
Read More »Ex-NFL Baller Brandon Browner Has Been Charged With Four Felonies, Including Attempted Murder
Former New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks Cornerback, Brandon Browner has been charged with four felonies — including attempted murder — and two misdemeanors after he allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend in her Southern California home on Sunday. According to a press release by the La Verne Police Department, the Deputy …
Read More »Should Kobe Bryant End His Retirement To Play With LeBron James On The Lakers?
On Monday, LeBron James made his allegiance to the Los Angeles Lakers official, by signing his four-year deal that will pay him $153.3 million. Now that the ink is dry on LeBron’s contract, some fans are calling on Kobe Bryant to come out of retirement and play with King James. …
Read More »Meet Ginai Seabron, The First Black Female Nanoscientist In Virginia
Ginai Seabron has made history as the first black woman to become a nanoscientist in the state of Virginia. According to NBC12, the 22-year-old Richmond-native was among 20 graduating seniors who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nanoscience from the College of Science at Virginia Tech. Seabron told the …
Read More »Diddy Slams Major Record Labels Over The Absence Of Black CEOs
Sean “Diddy” Combs has condemned the music industry’s passive efforts to promote black executives. In the latest cover story of Variety Magazine, Diddy shared his candid thoughts on the music industry’s lack of investment into black executives — during a time of which urban music is the most dominant genre …
Read More »Billy Dee Williams Will Reportedly Make His Return To “Star Wars” After 35-Year Hiatus
Don’t call it a comeback — Billy Dee Williams is making his return to the silver screen. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 80s heartthrob will reprise his role as Lando Calrissian in the next installment in the Star Wars film franchise titled, “Star Wars: Episode IX.” Ironically, the legendary …
Read More »Janet Jackson Says She Almost Cancelled Her Entire Tour Because Of Joe Jackson’s Death
Janet Jackson closed out this year’s annual Essence Festival in honor of her late father, Joe Jackson. In addition to offering fans a selection of her deep catalog of hits, the international icon took time out to publicly pay tribute to the patriarch of the Jackson family of entertainers — …
Read More »Ex-NFL Baller Brandon Browner Violates Restraining Order, Arrested For Kidnapping And Burglary
On Sunday afternoon, former New England Patriots Cornerback, Brandon Browner was arrested and charged with kidnapping, burglary, false imprisonment and a violation of a restraining order. NBC Los Angeles reports, Browner broke into the Southern California home of an ex-girlfriend through a locked window and forced the woman back inside …
Read More »Mel B Says She’s Struggling To Pay “Community Property Debts” Due To IRS Debt
Mel B is reportedly struggling financially due to an outstanding tax bill against her and her estranged husband, Stephen Belafonte. According to legal documents obtained by The Blast, the Spice Girls singer and “America’s Got Talent” judge claims the outstanding debt — which dates back to 2016 and is reportedly …
Read More »It’s Official: Carmelo Anthony To Exit Oklahoma City Thunder After One Season
Carmelo Anthony’s career with the Oklahoma City Thunder is coming to an end, as the team plans to part ways with the All-Star forward before the end of this summer. According to ESPN, the Thunder’s decision to end their partnership with Anthony comes on the heels of the team reducing …
Read More »Historic Philadelphia Burial Site Under Playground To Honor 5,000 Freed Slaves With New Memorial
Philadelphia’s Weccacoe Playground will soon transform into a historic memorial in honor of thousands of freed black slaves. Discovered in 2008 by historian Terry Buckalew and later named as a National Register of Historic Places, the community playground originally served as an African American Burial Ground for members of the …
Read More »Lil Wayne Teases Fans With The Release Date Of “Tha Carter V”
The release of Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated album “Tha Carter V” will finally see the light of day very soon, according to the Grammy Award-winner. Last month, the New Orleans-native reached a legal settlement with Cash Money Records founder and CEO, Birdman to move forward and dismiss the suit. In …
Read More »Will Smith Says He “Loves” Kanye West’s Willingness To Make “People Think”
Despite Kanye West’s controversial comments surrounding “free thought,” Will Smith still commends Ye for his impact on popular culture. During a rare hour-long interview with Rap Radar, Smith spoke candidly on a variety of topics including his thoughts on West’s commentary about slavery and the rapper’s admiration for Donald Trump. …
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