Our Black Women Amplified series continues with a Comcast executive who believes in empowering her community by supplying great content Our Black Women Amplified series highlights the accomplishments of ten Black women who are creating their own history with their unique contributions to the world whether it be through media, arts, science or politics. We salute their…
UPDATED: 12:15 p.m. ET, March 5, 2021 The fifth day of March marks the anniversary of the Boston Massacre, which began 251 years ago as residents revolted against the British occupation. Crispus Attucks, a Black man, was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre, drawing attention to other Black Americans who have not only fought…
‘Pose was conceived as a love letter to the underground NY ballroom community, to my beloved New York, to my queer & trans family, to myself.’ After two critically acclaimed seasons, FX’s Pose is set to end this year, with its third and final season premiering in early May. Co-created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and…
Despite his successful career in Hollywood, celebrity status and likability, actor Will Smith hasn’t been exempt from being on the receiving end of a racial slur. During a recent appearance on the “Pod Save America” podcast with host Jon Favreau, Smith opened up about his experience growing up as a Black person in America. The “I Am…
The rap star’s Hotties Helping Houston will provide monetary support for the Helping Houston Rebuild project for the next two years. Thee Hot Girl is becoming Thee Philanthropist to help her fellow Houstonians still displaced from their homes following last month’s historic winter freeze in Texas. Megan Thee Stallion has linked up with Democratic Texas…
Kenya Moore shocked fans on March 4 after uploading a couple of photos flaunting her new slimmer figure in a tight brown leather dress with leopard pumps. The model donned the look with a full face and a few accessories, including earrings, a necklace and bracelet. Moore, who openly discussed her quarantine weight gain in the…
Vaccines are not required for educators to return to school buildings, but the absence of data complicates efforts to address parents’ concerns about health risk levels The national rush to vaccinate teachers in hopes of soon reopening pandemic-shuttered schools is running into one basic problem: Almost no one knows how many are getting the shots,…
A Black New Orleans couple have responded to an apology from a restaurant owner and suspension of two employees who racially profiled them, automatically added 20 percent gratuity to their bill, then lied and said it was the company’s policy. On Saturday, Feb. 27, James Washington published a lengthy Facebook post detailing he and his…
‘I am just so proud of you for being an amazing role model,’ Obama told the trans teenager, ‘and just embracing your truth.’ Dwyane Wade’s 13-year-old daughter was completely star-struck when she got to meet her “idol” during a Thursday video call with Michelle Obama. The former first lady enlisted Zaya Wade to join her…
It’s Tamar Braxton’s birthday month, and it looks like the close arrival of her special day has been putting her in high spirits. For the past few days she’s been posting herself a bit more and even showing off her body. On March 3, she uploaded a video showing her rocking braids and a two-piece…
