“His historic appointment as the first Black American to serve as Sergeant-at-Arms is an important step forward for this institution and our nation,” said Nancy Pelosi in a statement. William Walker has officially been sworn in and became the first Black House sergeant-at-arms Monday. Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the oath of office to Walker during a House…
The owner does not support athletes using their platforms to address racial injustice A bar owner in Cincinnati is so outraged over a LeBron James tweet about the cop who killed Ma’Khia Bryant, that he refuses to play NBA games until the Los Angeles Lakers star is “expelled” from the league. Jay Linneman, owner of…
“I’m sorry you assume I can’t tell these two talented men apart.” A journalist for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has defended herself against mockery and criticism after mistaking Daniel Kaluuya for Leslie Odom Jr. Gardiner. The embarrassing moment occurred while Margaret Gardiner was in the press room covering the Oscars for the U.K.’s Sunday…
The Oscar-winning actor, who portrayed Fred Hampton in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ got a congratulatory hug from his son Daniel Kaluuya and Fred Hampton Jr. shared a warm embrace at the Oscar after party after Kaluuya won for portraying his father. Kaluuya earned the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor on Sunday for his…
When comedian Tommy Miles, better known as Nephew Tommy, is not busy helping hopeful singles pursue their one true match on “Ready to Love,” he’s either landing jokes on the airwaves or for a live audience. Miles has done scores of live performances and had guest spots on television and roles in films throughout his…
Fulton County Jail was described as having “some of the worst conditions” two months ago According to a recent report, Young Thug and Gunna posted bail last weekend for 30 inmates at Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia. Per a report from WSB-TV, Atlanta-based rappers Young Thug and Gunna are using their platform and money…
A 911 call was made by a relative who was concerned about the welfare of the children A young mother has been charged with the death of her infant twins. Danezja Kilpatrick, 23, is being charged after her babies were found dead in a Queens, New York apartment building. The mother was charged on Friday….
A North Carolina white woman has been charged with purposely driving her vehicle into a yard where three Black teenagers were playing basketball, injuring one child, The Associated Press reported last week. Pitt County Sheriff’s Office statement revealed that authorities responded to a call on Sunday, April 18, that a child was deliberately hit by…
Exclusive: Oklahoma joins dozens of Republican-led efforts to punish anti-police brutality protesters amid calls for police reform on the federal level A crescendo of chords tracing along piano keys slowly give way to a soulful voice singing the first verse of Terence Crutcher’s favorite song. Terence Crutcher (Photo: Family of Terence Crutcher) I’ve had some…
Some critics are saying the snub is another example of Hollywood’s issue with diversity but Boseman’s brother thinks differently Fans and celebrities are expressing their disappointment due to the late Chadwick Boseman not receiving an Oscar for his last performance but his family feels differently. Boseman was up to receive an Academy Award in the…
