During her time as Attorney General, Kamala Harris-now Vice President apparently barred Nina Simone’s family from accessing the late singer’s estate. Nina’s daughter and granddaughter Lisa Simone Kelly and RéAnna Simone Kelly say that Harris decided how Nina’s estate would be managed and who would manage it, TMZ reported. The …
Read More »Kamala Harris Will Be The First VP With A Wax Figure At Madame Tussauds
Kamala Harris is getting her own wax figure at Madame Tussauds, marking the first time a Vice President will be featured. It’s tradition for the wax museum to feature each U.S. president. Madame Tussauds announced that Biden would get his own figure following his Presidential win. But on Wednesday, Madame …
Read More »VP Kamala Harris Calls For Action On The Black Maternal Health Crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris is calling for immediate action regarding Black women dying during childbirth at alarming rates. In an emailed interview with STAT, the Vice President said that Black women deserved to be heard “throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.” Harris said that she had heard many stories …
Read More »Miami Nurse Threatens To Kill Kamala Harris Because She’s Not “Actually Black”
Federal authorities are investigating a Miami nurse for threatening Vice President Kamala Harris in a series of videos. Niviane Petit Phelps recorded five videos threatening the VP. Federal authorities believe that Phelps was looking to carry out her threats. In one of the clips, the mother of three says that …
Read More »More Than 70 Legislators Are Pushing A Fourth Stimulus Check
Over 70 legislators support a fourth stimulus check, as well as more direct payments. Outside still hasn’t opened back up, and many of us have only received one to three of the stimulus checks since Rona hit over a year ago. According to Newsweek, 74 congressional lawmakers are pushing for …
Read More »All Adults Will Be Eligible For The COVID-19 Vaccine On April 19
President Joe Biden is expediting the eligibility date for the COVID-19 vaccine. The President announced on Tuesday that the vaccine would be available to all adults on April 19. “Let me be deadly earnest with you: We aren’t at the finish line. We still have a lot of work to do. …
Read More »Comcast NBCUniversal Will Premiere The Documentary ‘Twenty Pearls;’ The History And Impact Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Comcast NBCUniversal will be showing an exclusive premiere of “Twenty Pearls,” a documentary on the illustrious history of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Since 1908, the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha have reigned supreme, and the world wants to know how it all began. In a documentary narrated the Phylicia …
Read More »Joe Biden Wants Flags To Fly At Half-Staff In Honor Of The Lives Taken In Atlanta
In honor of the lives recently taken in Atlanta, Georgia, Joe Biden wants the American flag flown at half-staff. To show a “mark of respect” for the victims of domestic terrorist Robert Aaron Long, 21, Biden is calling for the American flag to be flown at half-staff at the White …
Read More »Armed Gunman Arrested Near Vice President Kamala Harris’ Home
A gunman has been arrested and charged with possessing a firearm and ammunition near the official D.C. residence of Vice President Kamala Harris. According to TMZ, the 31-year-old man from San Antonio, Texas, identified as Paul Murray, was taken into custody not far from Harris’ D.C. home on the Naval …
Read More »Biden Administration Launches Airstrike On Iran-Backed Militias After Deadly Strike Hits U.S.-Led Coalition; Syrian Government Says U.S. Has Been Operating ‘Illegally’ In Syria
The United States has launched an airstrike on Iran-supported militias in Syria. According to NBC News, Joe Biden ordered airstrikes on buildings in Syria in response to the rocket attacks they launched on U.S. targets next to Iraq. London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the strikes took the lives …
Read More »Vice President Kamala Harris Casts First Tie-Breaker Vote In The Senate
Vice President Kamala Harris cast the first tie-breaking vote of her Vice Presidency in the Senate on Friday morning. Harris cast a vote on a budget resolution that is a vital step towards passing President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan. The plan has not garnered any support from …
Read More »Walgreens Taps Starbucks Operating Chief As Its New CEO
Walgreens has tapped Starbucks operating chief Rosalind Brewer as its next CEO. #BlackGirlMagic – can’t stop, won’t stop. And it continues with Roz Brewer, the woman who Walgreens just named as their next CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance. She will be replacing Stefano Pessina, the drugstore confirmed Tuesday evening, according …
Read More »Michael B. Jordan Says He Would Return For ‘Black Panther 2’ If Asked To: ‘We Created A Family Over There’
Michael B. Jordan says he would be down to come back for Black Panther 2 if requested. Jordan, 33, sat down for an interview with People and discussed his partnership with International WELL Building Institute and its WELL Health-Safety Rating. While chatting, he also opened up about Joe Biden’s administration …
Read More »#BlackGirlMagic: Amanda Gorman Is The Youngest Poet Ever To Perform At A Presidential Inauguration
Amanda Gorman is now the youngest inaugural poet ever. At just 22, Gorman has made history as the youngest person ever to perform a poem at a presidential inauguration. The poem she recited, entitled “The Hill We Climb,” was a labor of love that was completed only two weeks ago …
Read More »Joseph R. Biden Sworn In As 46th President Of United States: “Democracy Has Prevailed”
The day is finally here, Joseph R. Biden Jr. has finally been sworn in and is now officially the 46th President of the United States. In a solemn and respectful ceremony, Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office as former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, …
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