The host asked Jones many times to define critical race theory, but he deflected and insulted Hill’s intelligence instead. Rep. Vernon Jones joined Marc Lamont Hill for an interview on Black News Tonight earlier this week. When pressed for direct reasoning for his stance on banning critical race theory from schools, the conversation grew intense. Read More: Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson…
The Florida 4th District Court of Appeal voted unanimously last week to uphold the conviction of a former Palm Beach police officer who fatally shot a Black motorist who pulled over after his vehicle stalled on a Florida interstate. Nouman Raja’s attorneys had argued that his 2019 convictions for manslaughter and attempted first-degree murder in the…
OPINION: To understand the constant turnover of prime minsters, it is paramount to first understand how Haiti’s system of government works In the midst of the chaos and civil unrest that has plagued Haiti this year— the Haitian people have been dealt yet another blow. Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe resigned from his post under President…
Marlon Wayans‘ “dad body” posts on Wednesday May 5, were anything but disappointing, according to his legions of fans who expressed how amazing he looks at his current weight following his 2-for-1 shirtless photos. The “White Chicks” actor revealed Will Smith‘s candid upload — in which Smith talked about his weight gain during quarantine — earlier this…
For the first time in history, a predominantly Black, LGBTQ and POC cast will be starring in the famed play. For the first time in history, a predominantly Black, LGBTQ and POC cast – led by Sterling K. Brown and Laverne Cox – will be starring in Larry Kramer’s famed play, The Normal Heart. According…
J.Cole announced the release date for his next studio album, and, as expected, chaos erupted on social media. Titled “The Off-Season,” this album serves as the follow-up to Cole’s 2018 project “KOD,” an abbreviation that stands for “Kids on Drugs,” “King Overdose,” and “Kill Our Demons,” which earned him his fifth consecutive No. 1 album….
Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn told CNN’s Van Jones on Tuesday, May 4, that it’s difficult to be called names by other members of the Black community and by white people amid burgeoning tensions between law enforcement and the public. Hahn, a 30-year veteran of law enforcement, told Jones, “I think probably the hardest thing for…
It is alleged that deputies regularly drive by or park in front of families’ homes and workplaces, routinely taking photos or recording them. A stunning new report claims that Los Angeles sheriff deputies have a long history of harassing the families of people who they have killed while in uniform. According to a new report…
The actress/comedian says that Harris’ comments on race were disappointing This month, actor and comedienne Amanda Seales has come forward to share her disappointment about Vice President Kamala Harris agreeing with Tim Scott that America isn’t a racist country. Last week, Senator Scott responded to President Joe Biden’s first address to Congress by stating, “Hear…
Source: MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images / Getty Earlier this year the world breathed a sigh of relief after Trump was banned from numerous social media platforms, beginning with Twitter, followed by Facebook and YouTube. The last straw resulted from Trump’s consistent violent language which eventually helped steer action towards the Jan. 6 insurrection…
