Source: HPphoto / Getty The Louisiana Senate reaffirmed its commitment to Jim Crow-era practices this week by vetoing a bill that would’ve allowed incarcerated people convicted under split jury verdicts to seek a retrial. According to AP, the bill failed on a 9-26 vote that fell along party lines. The bill was authored by state…
Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Getty I love living under an administration that straight up doesn’t care about the country’s actual problems. Sure we’ve got a cost of living crisis, an incoherent job market, and devastating climate events occurring more and more frequently, but at least we can rest easy knowing the Trump administration created a…
Rosie O’Donnell has never been one to shy away from sharing her personal journey with the public, but her latest Instagram post has sparked a wave of concern among fans who barely recognize the beloved comedian and former talk show host. The 63-year-old entertainer recently shared a screenshot of herself performing onstage, showcasing a dramatically…
Jaquione Johnson during his recent interview on I Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here | The Series Photographer: LaRese King OPINION: Twenty-five years after the Wendy’s massacre in Queens, Jonathan Conyers unpacks the story of a survivor who speaks out to ensure the tragedy—and the people behind the headlines—are never forgotten. May 24, 2000. A Wednesday….
A resurfaced video of Chris Tucker surprising Jackie Chan went viral on May 22, and fans can’t get enough of Chan’s reaction. The Toronto International Film Festival reposted the clip on their Instagram page, reminding fans of the heartfelt moment that the “Rush Hour” co-stars reunited at one of their festivals. Resurfaced video of Jackie…
Taraji P. Henson’s recent look at her hosting gig is raising concerns. The Golden Globe award-winning actress, who currently is among the many celebrities in France for the Cannes Film Festival, got glammed up on May 22 to host the amFAR Gala. Rocking a signature pixie cut with blond highlights and a side bang, Henson…
Just days out from a murder trial for a man accused of killing and dismembering a young Black woman in Wisconsin last year is about to start, her family is speaking out about the tragedy that’s drawn local unrest and national attention. The case surrounding 19-year-old Sade Robinson’s death began on April 2, 2024, the…
Source: Kayla Reed, Action St Louis/The People’s Response Hub / Kayla Reed, Action St Louis/The People’s Response Hub Communities across St. Louis have taken action while the Trump administration plays games with approving disaster relief after devastating storms hit the region last week. While city officials initially urged people not to set up independent relief…
Officials at a university in Massachusetts say they plan to punish two students caught casually using the N-word in a video that’s drawn widespread attention on social media. The video, reposted on Instagram by the Black Student Union at Bridgewater State University, shows two white male students being asked, “Say something for the vlog.” One…
Melania Trump is getting flak after releasing the new audiobook for her memoir. Trump shared the video announcement on her social media pages along with a surprise that she calls “the future of publishing.” The May 22 clip started with a black background zooming out to show several grey “M”s forming together to make her…
