Cedric the Entertainer’s movie career took off in the mid 2000s when he starred in “Barbershop” as Eddie, the ranting resident old-timer. The veteran barber and his controversial one-liners make up some of the film’s and it subsequent sequels’ funniest moments, but that almost wasn’t the case. According to the standup comic, when he first…
Source: Maskot / Getty After an 18-year-old self-avowed white supremacist massacred elderly Black people shopping in a Buffalo supermarket, the Republican hypocrisy around the dangers of talking about race became clear as day. As party leaders, state legislators, governors, and media allies spent the past year distorting, they were also contributing in many ways to…
Ruth Whitehead Whaley became the first Black woman admitted to Fordham University in New York The first Black American woman certified as an attorney in North Carolina was honored with a highway historical marker. Born in 1901, Ruth Whitehead Whaley was the daughter of highly respected teachers who worked in Goldsboro. After graduating from Dillard…
Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka has done an amazing job in his first year as an NBA head coach. He’s guided the Boston Celtics to their 22nd NBA Finals and first since 2010. He’s done this by holding players accountable and putting the onus on them to play the right way and for one another….
The Asheville-based series takes an unflinching look at the heritage, hope, and heart of the North Carolina city and surrounding areas. Huge metropolises typically garner most of our attention in the United States, but there are countless smaller locales that have just as much going on socially, politically, and in their pursuit of equity. One…
The Star Wars fandom has encountered yet another instance of racist fans harassing actors of color online Star Wars is fighting back against some of its fans. The massive franchise took to Twitter days after the premiere of their highly anticipated limited series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, defending star Moses Ingram against racist online posts. Moses Ingram…
The Terraces at Forest Springs reportedly discouraged Black potential renters with Section 8 while encouraging white applicants with the vouchers. A complaint has been filed against a Kentucky apartment complex alleging it discriminated against Black potential tenants with federal Section 8 housing vouchers, discouraging them from applying to live there. The Terraces at Forest Springs…
Donald Trump Jr. speaks during the American Freedom Tour at the Austin Convention Center on May 14, 2022, in Austin, Texas. | Source: Brandon Bell / Getty When it comes to the debate around gun regulation that always inevitably follows every mass shooting in America, there’s one talking point I find particularly disingenuous and overall…
They may constantly be in the spotlight, recognized by many followers as a perfect high-profile pairing. Still, Ciara and Russell Wilson recently showcased that they’re like any normal couple; this after the singer was rushed by her husband for taking too long. Ciara and Russell, who have been married since July 2016, are currently in…
Veteran comedians Mo’Nique and D.L. Hughley are at odds. During her performance in Detroit over the weekend at the Fox Theatre, the Academy Award-winning actress accused the Kings of Comedy star of removing her as a headliner for the show. D.L. Hughley (L) and Mo’Nique (R). Photo by Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic, Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images “Y’all…
