Louisiana state troopers joked in a group text about beating a Black man after a high-speed chase in May 2020, new court documents show. Trooper Jacob Brown, 30, who was charged in the beating of 29-year-old Antonio Harris, resigned on March 10. Brown sent messages to three of his colleagues in a group text after…
Their assignment encouraged the Waxhaw Elementary students to create pro-slavery tweets, Twitter hashtags. A North Carolina school district is apologizing for an assignment that encouraged fourth-grade students to create pro-slavery tweets and Twitter hashtags. In a post that has since been deleted from the Facebook page of Waxhaw Elementary School in Waxhaw, North Carolina, students…
Last week’s drama has prompted CBS to do some internal investigating. Live shows return Wednesday. The CBS daytime show The Talk is taking a short hiatus as the network reviews allegations of racism by co-host Sharon Osbourne. Last week, in defending her friend Piers Morgan, the now-former Good Morning Britain helmer accused of making racist…
Reality stars like former “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” cast member K.Michelle have admitted to getting surgical enhancements. The conversation on surgeries is popular on social media, primarily for IG models. “Real Housewives of Atlanta” reality diva Kandi Burruss decided to give her thoughts on going under the knife after a discussion with her good…
“Basketball Wives” television personality Malaysia Pargo is continuously serving looks, and Friday, March 12, was no different. The mother of three looked drop-dead gorgeous in an all-white jumpsuit with a slight cutout at the neckline from V’Che Label. She accessorized her glammed-up look with white pearl and silver hoops and pearl-studded open-toed heels. Her face…
Big wins for Megan Thee Stallion, Beyoncé, Nas, Ledisi, Kanye West and others Three Grammy winners have reason to especially celebrate tonight. Nas and Ledisi, who were overlooked after 14 and 13 nominations respectively won their first Grammy Awards tonight. And Beyoncé ties with Quincy Jones as the most awarded living musician with 28 total…
With her 28th win for Best R&B Performance, Beyoncé ties with Quincy Jones as the living musicians with the most awards Beyoncé has received many awards over her storied career, but Sunday night added her to the all-time Grammy record books. With her 28th Grammy win for Best R&B Performance for “Black Is King,” the…
Mogul and rapper Rick Ross is furthering his efforts to cultivate equity when it comes to healthcare affordability and accessibility. According to AfroTech, the music artist—whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II—has teamed up with the Black-owned telehealth company JetDoc for the creation of an initiative that will provide $1 million in free doctor…
The activist appeared in Lil Baby’s performance alongside Killer Mike In a powerful moment, Tamika Mallory appeared in Lil Baby‘s performance of “The Bigger Picture” at the 63rd Grammy Awards on Sunday. Nominated for Best Rap Performance at 2021 Grammy Awards, rapper Lil Baby took to the stage in a memorable performance. Showcasing his Grammy-nominated…
The New Orleans-born R&B stylist was awarded her first Grammy after 13 previous nominations New-Orleans born Ledisi has been recognized for her sultry vocals and beautiful songs for most of her almost three-decade career, but after eight studio albums and 13 Grammy nominations, Ledisi can finally say she’s a Grammy Award winner. Read More: Megan…
