The Baller Alert Show, featuring your lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns, with Ferrari Simmons and Su Solo, kicked off its 49th episode with a recap of the hottest topics and current events from the previous week. In case you missed it, the hosts revisited Donald Trump’s insensitive statement about the wildfires …
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Young Americans Demand R-E-S-P-E-C-T in New When We All Vote PSA for Voter Registration
On Wednesday, as part of the When We All Vote initiative to encourage voter registration and participation, the not-for-profit organization has released its final message to the public. In the brand new PSA by the Michelle Obama-led organization, young Americans call for “respect,” in an effort to pay tribute to …
Read More »It’s National Voters Registration Day. Are You Registered?
September 25th is #NationalVotersRegistrationDay and many of your favorite celebrities and companies are encouraging you to get registered. It’s 2018 and let’s face it, many, if not most, are more vocal than ever about their disdain for the state of our country. Fortunately something can be done, however, it starts …
Read More »Is The Removal of Alex Jones and Infowars’ Content In Violation of Freedom of Speech?
Infringement of the First Amendment or censorship? That’s one question which is up for debate following this week’s news surrounding the ban of radio show host and conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones’ online content and website, Infowars. On Monday, Facebook removed several of Jones’ affiliated pages due to a violation of …
Read More »Hey Siri! Show Us A Power Couple
-blogged by @theRealAlexisDanielle It’s 2018 and let’s face it, it doesn’t take much for the internet to label two people as “couple goals”. But despite the trend to name anyone who had taken pictures together as a power couple, there are a few that stand out. Here’s an ode to …
Read More »Cardi B Touches on Feminism in Recent Interview: “Anything a Man Can Do, I Can Do”
blogged by: @ashleytearra In such a superficial, male-dominated industry, #CardiB doesn’t fall victim to riding the wave that she’s “expected” to ride. Instead, she has unapologetically crafted her own, with no-holds-barred. Not only a rapper but a woman, too, the Bronx native certainly has faced many challenges. However, she continues …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Year In Review: Top 12 Memes of 2017
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As we all know, the internet is undefeated, especially when it comes to memes. The year 2017 was definitely one for the books, so check out this year’s top 12 memes: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ 1. Mocking Spongebob ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The popular Nickelodeon cartoon about a friendly sponge has turned into …
Read More »Fashion Designer Azzedine Alaïa Dies At The Age of 77
The fashion world is mourning after news surfaced that fashion designer #AzzedineAlaïa has passed away at the age of 77 in Paris. The Tunisian-born couturier was known for his clingy style, which is why he was named “the King of Cling.” The designer showcased his first ready-to-wear collection in 1980 …
Read More »What It Means To Be Black In America
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To be black in America is to live a life of constant battle. We must mind our manners and “stick to” whatever “job” we have. Take whatever “massa” says and leave our dignity by the wayside. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our only role in life, as prescribed by others, is to entertain …
Read More »Four Reasons Why Mental Illness Is A Taboo In The Black Community
For years mental illness has been a serious, yet taboo, issue in the black community. While many families avoid conversations about mental illness, it is a common issue in many households that often gets swept under the rug, forcing us and others to just shrug it off as a “white …
Read More »Yara Shahidi Got Into Every College She Applied To
Last month, it was revealed that “Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi was the recipient of a special college recommendation letter from First Lady Michelle Obama. Now, the actress is opening up about her plans for higher education. In a recent interview with Seventeen Magazine, Shahidi discussed the areas of study she …
Read More »Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler Critique Teammates After Tough Loss to Atlanta Hawks
Dwyane Wade returned to his hometown of Chicago and charged up, channeling his inner “Flash” to help his team win games. However, according to Wade, the team doesn’t want it as much as he does. On Wednesday, Wade, alongside Jimmy Butler, left it all on the court with a combined …
Read More »Chrisette Michele Says She Was Disowned By Her Family & Didn’t Even Get To Meet Donald Trump After Performing
Chrisette Michele is opening up for the first time about performing at Donald Trump’s inaugural ball. In a sit down with Billboard, she discusses whether or not she really performed for $750,000, why she did not turn down the opportunity and all of the backlash she has been receiving. She even …
Read More »Oprah Is Not Interested In Running For President After Trump
Oprah Winfrey appeared on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert Tuesday night to let the world know that we shouldn’t hold our breath if we’re looking for her to take on a role as president in the future. When asked if she had any interest in running for office, Oprah …
Read More »Year In Review: Ballerific Women of 2016
2016 could not come to a close without Baller Alert honoring the women making strides in their fields for the betterment of humanity. Their positive impact through their various endeavors has contributed intangibly to society. Whether it be encouraging a grateful life, advocating for better health, quietly demonstrating power and persistence, …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Top 10 Ballerific Couples of 2016
2016 will be a memorable year to say the least. Despite losing some of our favorite celebrities, a few of our favorite celebrity couples split this year, leaving many hopeless in regards to love. From Brangelina to Mary J and Kendu, and most recently T.I. and Tiny, the relationship span …
Read More »West Virginia Official Who Called FLOTUS “Ape In Heels” Returning To Work
Pamela Ramsey Taylor, the West Virginia official who referred to Michelle Obama as an “ape in heels” on Facebook, has gotten her job back. Taylor was temporarily removed from her job as the director of Clay County Development Corp., a state and federal-funded nonprofit, after her Facebook post went viral. …
Read More »Donald Trump Says He Doesn’t Need Support From Jay Z Or J.Lo
In light of Jay-Z’s “Get Out and Vote” show in Cleveland, Ohio to help Hillary Clinton rally young voters, Donald Trump has something to say. Apparently, the Republican presidential nominee feels he doesn’t need the biggest entertainers in the world to help him in the last days of the race. However, …
Read More »11-Year-Old Marley Dias Becomes Editor-in-Residence for Elle.com After Launching #1000BlackGirlBooks
In traditional media, the perception of people of color, especially #African Americans, is often painted in a negative light. #BallerAlert would like to take the opportunity to exhibit a different narrative; one that is more realistic and truthful. The beauty of black excellence is that it not only demonstrates …
Read More »Bill O’Reilly Says Slaves Who Built White House Were “Well Fed And Had Decent Lodging”
During First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday, she dropped what was surprisingly a bombshell for many Americans– the fact that the White House was built by slaves. Now, though it may seem like common sense and common knowledge given the time frame, as it …
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