In a perfect world, people of color would be presented the same opportunities as their white counterparts. Unfortunately, this world is far from perfect, however, there are people, more specifically women, who have dedicated their time, money and education to make a positive change. They’ve used their experiences and their …
Read More »Ballerific Women: Miatta David Johnson & Massah David, of MVD
In a perfect world, men and women would receive equal pay. African American women would be presented the same opportunities as their white counterparts. Rejection would be based on qualifications rather than race.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately, this world is far from perfect, however, there are people, more specifically women, who have dedicated …
Read More »Ballerific Woman: Ethiopia Habtemariam, President of Motown Records
In a perfect world, men and women would receive equal pay. African American women would be presented the same opportunities as their white counterparts. Rejection would be based on qualifications rather than race.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately, this world is far from perfect, however, there are people, more specifically women, who have dedicated …
Read More »Ballerific Relationships: How To Snag A Corporate Baller
So you want to date a baller. Well, while competition for athletes, actors, and music artists can be very cut-throat maybe it’s time for you to set your sights on a corporate baller. Below are a few helpful tools to assist you in attracting and possibly landing a corporate …
Read More »Omar Mateen’s Ex-Wife Comes Forward ‘He beat me’ – blogged by: @asimplebijou
More details are emerging following the tragic incident that left 50 dead and 53 injured in Orlando, FL. Many have questions as to why Omar Mateen would do such an act. The Washington Post, spoke to the ex-wife of Omar Mateen who was willing to share stories about her life …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: NBA Approves Jersey Advertising Starting 2017-2018 Season
On Friday, the NBA announced that the board of governors approved a three-year pilot program that allows teams to sell corporate logos on their jerseys. This will make the NBA the first major U.S. sports league to put advertisements on regular game-day jerseys. While the 2017-2018 season will be the …
Read More »Woman Who Claimed Grizzlies Zach Randolph Abused Her Admits She Lied
Memphis Grizzlies Zach Randolph will not be facing charges for allegedly strangling a woman back in March. The L.A. County District Attorney’s office has tossed the case. Back on March 24th, the victim, who claims she is a model, filed a police report with LAPD claiming that Randolph strangled …
Read More »Hawks Thabo Sefolosha Files Lawsuit Against City Of New York & Police Officers
On Wednesday, Atlanta Hawks Thabo Sefolosha filed a civil suit against the city of New York and five police officers based on charges of false arrest, excessive force, malicious prosecution and false imprisonment. On April 8, 2015, Sefolosha and teammate Pero Antic were arrested outside of 1Oak nightclub in …
Read More »Clippers Branden Dawson Will Not Be Charged In Domestic Violence Case
Los Angeles Clippers Branden Dawson will not face charges stemming from his domestic violence incident on March 13. Dawson was arrested for allegedly roughing up his live-in girlfriend at their L.A. home. No other details were made available at the time. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s …
Read More »Group Of Patriots Fans Sue NFL Over The Team’s Deflategate Punishment – blogged by: @asimplebijou
The NFL has been sued by a group of New England Patriots fans after losing their first-round draft pick as punishment for the Deflategate scandal. If you recall, as punishment, the Patriots were to forfeit their first round pick this year, a fourth-round pick next year and were fined …
Read More »NFL Still Plans To Hold Meeting In Charlotte Following North Carolina Law Change To LGBT Rights
Despite not agreeing with North Carolina’s new law against the LGBT, the NFL announced they will still be holding their meeting in Charlotte next month. League spokesman Brian McCarthy told ESPN.com in a statement, “We embrace diversity and inclusiveness in all of our policies. The Panthers have made clear their …
Read More »Minnesota Vikings Tom Johnson Files Lawsuit Against Minneapolis & Police Department
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson filed a lawsuit in a federal court Friday, stating he was the victim of excessive force and false arrest. Johnson is suing two police officers and the city of Minneapolis over an October 2014 incident at a club in which he accuses them …
Read More »Baltimore Ravens Steve Smith Sr. Shares His Thoughts On Greg Hardy’s Domestic Violence Statements
On Monday, during an interview with ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Dallas Cowboy’s defensive end Greg Hardy denies claims, once again, that he ever hit a woman. If you recall last November, photos surfaced of Hardy’s ex-girlfriend Nicole Holder with multiple bruises all over her body. Hardy was brought in on …
Read More »Partnership Between MLB & Apple Brings The League Into 21st Century
Major League Baseball is joining the 21st century by getting rid of binders and running to the clubhouse to check film. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recently took to CBS ‘This Morning’ to share the news that Apple and the MLB have stuck a new deal which will allow coaches and …
Read More »Lakers D’Angelo Russell Being Isolated By Teammates Following Leaked Video Of Nick Young
In the video it is evident Young unaware he is being recorded as he reveals his infidelity to fiancée Iggy Azalea. Currently it is unclear how the video became public, who leaked it, or why Russell was recording in the first place, but the damage has contributed to the team’s …
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