Millennials grew up during a time when video games and internet were barely a “thing” and you were the shit just for having basic cable with channels like ABC, UPN, BET. The show selection for black kids and families were abundant, bringing families in the same room even if for …
Read More »Famous Drug Kingpin Frank Lucas Dies At 88
Frank Lucas, one of America’s most infamous drug kingpins, has passed away in New Jersey with confirmation from his brother. If you’re unfamiliar, Lucas was famously portrayed by Denzel Washington in the 2007 movie “American Gangster.” Lucas was born and raised in North Carolina before moving to New York City, …
Read More »Arkansas Man Held At Gunpoint By Police Says Not Complying Saved His Life
Ed Truitt, a young black man from Elaine, Arkansas, faced a life-altering decision last Sunday when police arrived at a local gas station around 3 a.m. Truitt decided to record the incident, most importantly, the part where an officer held him at gunpoint as he attempted to leave the parking lot. …
Read More »Meek Mill To Accept Formal Apology From Cosmopolitan Hotel Ahead Of Discrimination Lawsuit
The Cosmopolitan hotel has decided to publicly apologize to Philly rapper Meek Mill after threatening him with arrest for trespassing, and according to TMZ, Meek will accept their apology. Multiple sources have informed the publication of the “significant public apology” the Cosmo will issue, expressing regret for the mistreatment of …
Read More »Chicago Police Release Hundreds Of Pages Of Jussie Smollett’s Case Files
Hundreds of pages of case files surrounding Jussie Smollett’s case were released this week by Chicago police. Approximately 450 pages of documents were sent in three pdf files by Chicago Police Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi, to include the original police report and supplemental reports from the case. According to NBC, the …
Read More »Boston Celtics Legend Bill Russell To Receive The Arthur Ashe Courage Award At The 2019 ESPY Awards
85-year-old Bill Russell announced this week that he will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2019 Espy Awards. Bill Russell is not only an NBA icon, but he’s also been on the front line fighting for civil rights and equality for over 30 years. The ESPY’s …
Read More »John Witherspoon Confirms ‘The Boondocks’ Series Is Coming Back
“Pops” a.k.a “Granddad” a.k.a John Witherspoon has given Boondocks fans the news they’ve all been waiting for after announcing on Joe Rogan’s podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ that #TheBoondocks will be making a comeback! Witherspoon stated on Joe’s latest episode that ‘The Boondocks’ is currently in pre-production for a new season. However there …
Read More »Kanye West Mentions J. Cole In Unreleased Verse On Pusha T’s “What Would Meek Do?” Single
J. Cole and Kanye West have been seemingly going tit for tat with each other ever since Cole’s 2016 “Lost Prophets,” a track in which many people claim the opening verse was about West. But, despite that and the most recent speculated jab at Kanye on Cole’s “Middle Child,” Mr. …
Read More »NBC Launches New Diversity And Inclusion Programs: ”It’s Critical That Underrepresented Talent Be Brought into the Industry in Early Career Positions”
NBC is incorporating two new programs to foster their diversity and inclusion efforts at the network, seeking to improve inclusion among production coordinators and production assistants. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Production Coordinator Program and Production Assistant Initiative will both provide on-the-job training for ethnically diverse individuals. Production Coordinator …
Read More »R. Kelly Accusers Testify In Front Of Grand Jury; Kelly Reportedly Flew Underaged Girls Across State Lines For Sex
R. Kelly’s accusers are testifying to a federal grand jury, alleging that the singer was accommodating travel plans for the underage girls he had sexual relationships with. During Wednesday’s hearing, numerous witnesses claimed Kelly’s team arranged and secured travel to move them across state lines for sexual purposes while they …
Read More »Philly Battle Rapper Tech 9’s Death Ruled Suicide By Coroner
Almost two months after the passing of Philadelphia battle rapper Tech 9, the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office has determined the cause of death as a suicide. Tech 9, real name Akhiym Mickens, died on March 24th and the cause of his death has been unclear until recently. According to PhillyMag, the …
Read More »Lawmakers Are Seeking To Outlaw Racially Motivated 911 Calls Against Black People
Remember that time when two black men were confronted by Philadelphia police after asking to use the bathroom in Starbucks without making a purchase first? Or when a black, female graduate student at Yale University was questioned by police for falling asleep in a dorm common room? What about the …
Read More »Former MLB Player Carl Crawford Says He’s Responsible For Signing Megan Thee Stallion
At this point, everyone knows Megan Thee Stallion as the hottest new female rapper in hip hop, creating her own lane and staying in it. But behind every successful artist, is a professional who believes in their talent and for Megan, that person was former baseball player Carl Crawford. Apparently, …
Read More »Kanye West Confronts Kris Jenner’s Boyfriend About His “Secretive” Ways
During the latest episode of ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians,’ the Kardashian clan share how they truly feel about Kris Jenner’s boyfriend, Corey Gamble, and his alleged secretive ways. As Kanye West leads the charge against Gamble, Kris slams her family for the negativity toward her man and their relationship. …
Read More »Former Seahawks Cornerback Brandon Browner Sued By Ex-Girlfriend For Multiple Attacks and Attempted Murder
As if serving eight years in prison for attempted murder isn’t bad enough, former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner is now being sued by his ex-girlfriend for more than just trying to kill her. She’s seeking damages for multiple instances of alleged domestic violence at the hands of Browner. According …
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