“We’re not fans. We’re grown folks that have the power of our vote,” Sharpton said during the launch of Build Back Bolder. Rev. Al Sharpton spoke during the online launch event for the Build Back Bolder plan and called on Black politicians to commit to making change beyond holding their landmark positions. Read More: Al…
A disgruntled Army veteran was arrested with a rifle and unregistered ammunition near Vice President Kamala Harris’ official residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory on Wednesday, March 17. Identified as 31-year-old Paul Murray of San Antonio, Texas, the suspect is now facing several counts of weapons charges for being in possession of an “AR-15 semi-automatic…
Citizens of South Africa are confused after Wendy Williams announced that she has a special day in South Africa. In the March 16 episode of Wendy’s “After Show,” she explained that while she was doing interviews for the release of her Lifetime biopic a journalist told her that April 10 is Wendy Williams Day in…
“Entertainment Tonight” Co-Host Kevin Frazier recently clarified suggestions he made following an interview with Sharon Osbourne in the wake of her racism controversy and an internal investigation launched by the CBS network. Frazier faced an immense amount of criticism following his sit-down interview with Osbourne on Tuesday, March 15, after suggesting that prominent Black women in Hollywood…
Canadian authorities are investigating after a Black woman died in a Montreal hospital just two days after posting a video to social media in which she expressed fear that health care workers were trying to kill her. Mireille Ndjomouo, a 44-year-old Cameroonian woman and mother of three, passed away on March 9 after posting a…
A new study says Hollywood’s diversity problem is costing it billions — literally. Conducted by consulting firm McKinsey and Company, “Black Representation In Film and TV: The Challenges and Impact of Increasing Diversity” reveals that by making the concerted effort to support Black professionals in the film and TV industry and portraying diversity in their…
Saweetie and Quavo are sparking breakup rumors but nothing is confirmed yet Saweetie and Quavo are sparking breakup rumors but nothing is confirmed yet. The rappers have unfollowed each other on social media. Apparently, the self-proclaimed Icy Princess hit unfollow first then the Migos rapper followed, per Rap-Up. The California native further sparked breakup rumors…
As a guest on ‘The Clay Cane Show,’ Rice further explained recent comments made toward public figures in social justice movements. Samaria Rice appeared as a special guest on SiriusXM’s The Clay Cane Show to further discuss her comments made toward Tamika Mallory, Ben Crump, and others who have created platforms advocating for social justice. Read…
Source: Boston Globe / Getty A new study highlights the challenges Black families are facing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic as workers struggle to make ends meet in order to prevent eviction. Last week Congress approved the $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill which allocates $50 billion for rental assistance, but the national eviction ban…
Keyshia Cole has made a shocking announcement: she is retiring from music. After tweeting “SMH … Stay focused..” on March 15, a fan responded, “You winning right now Keyshia your new single is buzzing up the charts you should be top 20 next week! Stay focused u got this!!” Although she was probably grateful for…
