BlackPlanet, one of the first social media hubs before the term truly existed, established itself early on as a gathering place for Black people looking to connect with their communities on a variety of fronts. With Twitter facing a possible shutdown, BlackPlanet is inviting users to reboot their old accounts or create new ones. BlackPlanet was launched…
Jason Momoa may be on top of his acting career since getting his big break in 1999 as a model, but Jason Momoa’s dating history is a different story. Many people want to know who Jason Momoa is dating now after his divorce from actress Lisa Bonet. CENTURY CITY, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Jason Momoa…
Three Georgia officers involved in the brutal beating of a Black man are now on the other side of the law. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested three Camden County Sheriff’s Office jail employees in connection to the beating of Jarrett Hobbs. The GBI launched its investigation last week after Hobbs’ attorneys released videos…
Source: Wirestock / Getty Amber Beyer of the Buffalo Police Behavioral Health department has been accused of racism and of creating a hostile work environment. This week, in a 17-page lawsuit filed by three Black employees with the department, Beyer was accused of launching into a 20-minute racist rant back in May. According to the…
Viola Davis may soon be joining the prestigious EGOT club after earning a nomination at the upcoming Grammy Awards ceremony for her self-narrated audiobook, “Finding Me: A Memoir.” The 57-year-old Hollywood veteran already has won an Academy Award for “Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role” for her critically acclaimed film “Fences,” co-starring…
O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson revealed during his recent appearance on the “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” podcast alongside fellow rappers E40 and Too Short that he lost a job opportunity worth $9 million because he refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The project Jackson was referring to was the film “Oh Hell No.” Last October,…
Nearly 10 days after the mass shooting at the University of Virginia, authorities in the state are now trying to piece together what happened in Chesapeake, Virginia, after an employee reportedly opened fire in a Walmart break room. At least seven people were killed Tuesday, including the shooter, who police suspect died from a self-inflicted…
Source: Jessica McGowan / Getty Last week, NewsOne published an op-ed titled, Republicans Who Mocked Biden’s Gaffes Are Cheering Herschel Walker’s Boners. MORE: ‘Observably Stupid’: Herschel Walker Ridiculed For Vampire Speech Days After Dave Chappelle ‘SNL’ Joke Now, I’m not saying we at NewsOne are a bunch of Nostradamuses with keyboards, I’m just saying it’s…
Shaquille O’Neal is being open and transparent about why his marriage to ex-wife Shaunie Henderson ended. The former couple married in 2002 and finalized their divorced in 2011, following rumors of infidelity and other issues in their relationship. They’ve raised five children together: Shareef, 22, Amirah, 21, Shaqir, 19, Me’arah, 16, and O’Neal’s 25-year-old son,…
Source: JGI/Jamie Grill / Getty It’s that time of year again! Black Friday is upon us, and I’m sure your email is popping up with deals. Weeding through all the spam can be stressful, especially to find the best products that suit your fancy. And if you’re one of those people who get overwhelmed when it…
