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‘I Think She Still Hates Me for This One’: Marlon Wayans Responds to Macy Gray Performing National Anthem at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game with This Throwback Sketch

February 21, 2022
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Macy Gray’s recent national anthem performance at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game drew mixed reactions Sunday night. As Gray sang, winning team member LeBron James struggled to contain his giggles during the Grammy Award-winning singer’s rendition. Later, through social media, veteran comedian Marlon Wayans recalled a time he and his brother Shawn performed a parody…

‘Over a Selfie?’: Parents of Bakari Henderson Return to Greece for a Retrial on Upgraded Charges for Six European Men Caught on Camera Beating The 22-Year-Old to Death

February 21, 2022
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The parents of Bakari Henderson, a Black international traveler who was beaten to death by a mob in Greece in 2017, will be heading back to the European country to see seven of the original nine men accused of killing their son are retried. In 2018, despite the eyes of the world tuning in to…

‘It’s Saddening’: Court Overturns Conviction of Former South Florida Cop Who ‘Accidentally’ Shot a Black Caretaker He Believed Was Being Held Hostage By An Autistic Man

February 21, 2022
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In a controversial case involving a police officer who shot a Black man who was trying to secure a mentally disabled man from harm in the middle of a city street, a Florida appeals court decided last week to overturn the 2019 conviction of a former North Miami Police Department cop. The state said it…

Jamal Edwards, who nurtured UK musical talent, dead at 31

February 21, 2022
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The British YouTuber who helped musicians gain exposure has died, his family confirmed Jamal Edwards, a British music entrepreneur who championed U.K. rap and grime and helped launch the careers of artists including Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and Stormzy, has died. He was 31. His mother, broadcaster Brenda Edwards, said Monday that her son died…

‘One Is Not Like The Others’: Tracee Ellis Ross Left Fans In Shambles After Uploading This Pic In Family Post

February 21, 2022
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Tracee Ellis Ross‘ fans were a bit perplexed after the actress included an unusual photo in a “legacy” post on social media. In the Instagram upload shared on Feb. 19, Ross showcased her family’s throwback images, including her mother, legendary singer Diana Ross, her siblings, and other extended relatives. Tracee Ellis Ross’ “legacy” upload took…

28 Days of Black Movies: I wonder if ‘Hav Plenty’ would be as popular as it is if it were released today (I doubt it)

February 21, 2022
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OPINION: The charming, fun, low-budget, semi-autobiographical rom-com has achieved cult status but has straight-to-streaming written all over it. Hav Plenty, the 1998 rom-com produced, written, directed, edited and starring Christopher Scott Cherot, has always fascinated me. For starters, Tyler Perry clearly owes his whole career to this movie since Perry literally does damn near everything…

Ted Cruz says Joe Biden pledging a Black Supreme Court pick should be ‘illegal’

February 21, 2022
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President Biden could announce his Black woman nominee for the Supreme Court as early as President’s Day. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is once again calling out President Joe Biden for pledging to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court after liberal Justice Stephen Breyer retires later this year. As reported by Salon, Cruz appeared…

‘Better Be Waka’: Tammy Rivera Causes a Stir After Fans Question Who She Was Referring to In New ‘Thinking About You’ Post

February 21, 2022
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Tammy Rivera caused a commotion among her followers on social media on Feb. 19 after uploading a seductive video for an unknown suitor. In the Instagram clip, the 35-year-old, who wore all black, is seen walking in slow motion in a hallway as Larissa Lambert’s “My All” blares in the background. Lambert’s track is a…

Black woman alleges racial profiling by Illinois police after traffic stop

February 21, 2022
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Tanya Fox wants authorities to do better, but the Caseyville mayor said no further action will be taken against the officers. A Black woman wants law enforcement in Caseyville, Illinois, to do better after her encounter with police left her feeling harassed and targeted because of her race. As reported by Belleville News-Democrat, Tanya Fox,…

Understanding Environmental Racism And Its Affect On Black Americans

February 21, 2022
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Racism isn’t always seen or heard. Sometimes it’s hidden inside the systems that make America function. But you don’t need to see it for its impact to be disastrous to Black Americans. When most people think of an environmental crisis they think of climate change, which is understandable since it’s arguably the biggest issue young…