The promotional tour for “The Color Purple” reimagined has spawned some full-circle moments for members of its cast, such as stars Danielle Brooks and Fantasia Barrino reprising their Broadway roles as Sophia and Celie, respectively. The movie, which opens on Christmas Day, also sees the return of Oprah Winfrey, who starred in the original 1985…
The former mayor of Baltimore and current Democratic mayoral candidate Sheila Dixon was doing an interview from her home with WBFF Fox45 News when an unidentified man threw clothes at her during the live show on Dec. 20. The Baltimore Banner reports that Dixon was being interviewed by reporter Patrice Sanders live from her home…
SZN Opener is back with new episodes dropping every week. On Season 2 of this dynamic podcast series, host and noted sports analyst Monica McNutt showcases Black college athletes and explores their triumphs, challenges and aspirations along their sports journeys. In Episode 3, NCCU quarterback Davius Richard reflects on giving back to his community and…
The FBI raided the home of a white South Carolina couple as part of a criminal civil rights investigation. Black neighbors accused the pair of an “appalling” campaign of stalking, harassment and racial discrimination over two years. Federal agents moved on the home Dec. 20 in Conway, about 30 minutes northwest of Myrtle Beach, after…
Many people on social media are asking if legendary Wu-Tang Clan rapper Method Man, 52, assaulted a woman back in his ’90s heyday after a TikToker dropped a blind item on her profile. Jayden Steele casually lay on a bed full of blue pillows this week and dropped a major bomb on Monday, Dec. 18….
The Color Purple cast joins Erica Campbell of Get Up Mornings for a highly-anticipated exclusive interview! Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple novel, once wrote, “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple…and don’t notice it.” It rang true in 1982, 1985, and still does in 2023. While many…
A federal inmate was indicted this week in the brutal stabbing of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in an Arizona prison library in late November. John Turscak, 52, faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury after Chauvin was…
Dr. Jackie Walters is in hot water after a clip resurfaced of her saying Black women are often more “dramatic” while pregnant. The “Married to Medicine” star also said Black women are not taken seriously because they “cry wolf” during pregnancy. The Bravo reality star appeared on co-star Dr. Heavenly Kimes‘ YouTube channel on April…
One of the Louisiana state troopers who was charged in connection with the brutal death of Ronald Greene is back on the job. Lt. John Clary, 59, was charged with obstruction of justice and malfeasance in office after allegations surfaced that he purposely withheld bodycam footage that showed the graphic arrest of Greene in 2019….
Author and host of The Slumflower Hour, Chidera Eggerue, joins the Small Doses podcast for a spirited conversation about patriarchy. The author of the Sunday Times bestseller What A Time To Be Alone: The Slumflower’s Guide to Why You Are Already Enough speaks with Small Doses host Amanda Seales about the subtle ways that patriarchy…
