Simone

Simone is an award-winning communications professional with over seven years of experience. Her passion for writing has led her to serve as Editor-in-Chief at Baller Alert. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants and traveling (to mostly tropical destinations.)

Funny and Relatable Tweets

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The beginning of the week calls for a new round-up of funny and relatable tweets.  Check ’em out and let us know which ones you relate to the most! https://twitter.com/VeronicaJArt/status/1488296563617239041?s=20&t=ei8Js_xLvpVFZVO7MvkxOw https://twitter.com/ForeverWILIN_/status/1488021244897341443?s=20&t=ei8Js_xLvpVFZVO7MvkxOw My mom grew up on a beach in BARBADOS and decided FLATBUSH BROOKLYN was the PLACE DREAMS ARE MADE?????? …

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At Least 13 HBCUs Report Bomb Threats on the First Day of Black History Month

Spelman College Marks 100 Years with Record $100M Donation

More than a dozen HBCUs reported bomb threats on the first day of Black History Month. Jackson State University, Howard University, Coppin State University, Mississippi Valley State University, Morgan State University, Alcorn State University, Tougaloo College, Kentucky State University, Fort Valley State University, Xavier University, University of the District of …

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Bomb Threats Force HBCUs into Lockdown, Class Cancellations

White Law Student Files $2 Million Lawsuit Against Howard University for Racial Discrimination

Monday, several HBCUs were forced to cancel classes and go into lockdown after receiving bomb threats. Six HBCUs including, Albany State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Bowie State University, Delaware State University, Howard University and Southern University all reported threats. NPR reports that most of them had issued all-clears and lifted lockdown …

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Ray J Hangs Out With Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Ray J and Trump

Tuesday Ray J headed down to Mar-a-Lago for an afternoon with former President Donald Trump. The two reportedly sat down to discuss a number of initiatives related to entrepreneurship, tech, business and more, according to the “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star’s manager David Weintraub, per Page Six. “I’ve always …

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Cardi B Claims Victory in Libel Case Against YouTuber Tasha K

Cardi B Accuses Tasha K of Having Hidden Offshore Accounts

Cardi B was granted a victory in her defamation lawsuit against YouTuber, Tasha K. The case was tried in an Atlanta federal courtroom after the “Bodak Yellow” superstar filed a libel lawsuit in 2019 against the Youtuber, whose real name is Latasha Kebe, accusing her of spreading unsubstantiated claims and …

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Start Your Week With These Funny & Relatable Tweets

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Monday came back in a quickness! Ever feel like you need an extra day between Sunday and Monday? Relatable. Though we can’t give you another off-day, we do have a round-up of funny and relatable tweets to help bring a little ease to the start of your week. Check ’em …

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“Coming to America” Star Louie Anderson Passes Away at 68

Louie Anderson

Actor and comedian Louie Anderson, known for his role in “Coming to America,” has passed away following a battle with blood cancer. According to TMZ, Anderson had been battling the disease for some time and recently underwent treatment for diffuse large B cell lymphoma at a Las Vegas hospital. Sadly, …

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Trailblazing Actor Sidney Poitier’s Cause of Death Revealed

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Trailblazing actor Sidney Poitier died from a combination of heart failure, Alzheimer’s dementia and prostate cancer, a death certificate obtained by TMZ revealed. According to the official documents, Poitier died at his home in Beverly Hills on Jan. 6 at the age of 94. The Academy Award-winning actor’s death was …

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