An annual report released by California’s attorney general reveals the hate crime rate climbed an alarming 31 percent during the pandemic due to crimes targeting primarily Black people — reportedly the highest it’s been in more than 13 years. Attorney General Rob Bonta made the stunning revelation on Wednesday, June 30, in Oakland’s Chinatown surrounded by citizen…
TV personalities Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King share a friendship that has withstood the test of time. With 45 years of memories between them, both women say the secret to their lasting bond has been happiness. Sitting in an enclosed patio area while vacationing in Hawaii, King, 66, and Winfrey, 67, echoed similar sentiments while…
The Omega Omega service will be “a final rite of passage and farewell service for the sorority’s sisters.” The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. plans to honor veteran actress Suzzanne Douglas with a special memorial service. Beverly Smith, National President and CEO of the 108-year-old organization, tells TMZ that Douglas’ life and legacy will be…
Source: Screenshot / Twitter A 12-year-old girl died on Saturday following her birthday celebration with family after the car she was traveling in was swept off of a roadway in St. Louis, Missouri. The devastating news of Aaleya Carter’s death was confirmed by a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) spokesperson after her body was recovered…
“It’s so amazing how one person can, like, touch the hearts of so many people. I’ve been walking around and there’s so many people with Bryant jerseys on,” Osaka says of the late Bryant. Eighteen months after his death, fans finally get to hear how Naomi Osaka has dealt with the death of her friend…
There will be a limited audience of nominees and guests at the Microsoft Theatre for the Sept. 19 show, CBS and the TV academy said Monday Cedric the Entertainer will host the Emmy Awards in September as the ceremony returns to a live telecast after last year’s pandemic-forced virtual event. There will be a limited…
Will Smith and Elizabeth Woods have linked up for some family fun. Elizabeth was all smiles standing next to her long-time friend Will with her hand on his arm. In the following photo Will’s youngest son Jaden Smith was seen throwing up the peace sign next to Elizabeth. Will Smith and Elizabeth Woods all smiles….
Five police officers in Palo Alto, California, filed a lawsuit on July 8 against the Silicon Valley city over a Black Lives Matter mural containing an image of Assata Shakur that was displayed on the street near City Hall. The officers claim the mural, 245-feet long and seventeen feet tall, first painted in June following…
“Lovecraft Country” creator Misha Green parts ways with HBO after it was announced that the widely loved supernatural horror series wouldn’t be returning for a season two. The writer has since inked a lucrative multi-year deal with Apple to create and develop television projects for its streaming service Apple TV+ worldwide. Deadline describes the newly announced…
The Duke of Cambridge took to social media with a response that was received with some speculation from users pointing out that the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, receives similar racist abuse to this day In an official statement, Prince William says he is “sickened by racist abuse” that Black English players faced following their…
