‘The chokehold that corporate giants and the rich hold over our political system is not new.’ Progressive Democrats including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), are calling on the Senate not to confirm C-suite level corporate executives or lobbyists to future administration posts. In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Minority Leader Charles Schumer…
The show was set to begin production earlier this year but was pushed back due to the pandemic. HBO Max has scrapped its series adaptation of the Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie novel “Americanah” with Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira attached to executive produce. The project is no longer moving ahead after Nyong’o was forced to exit…
The Nielsel numbers don’t include live streams to cell phones and other devices. Joe Biden’s live town hall with ABC News Thursday night was watched by nearly one million more television viewers than those who tuned-in for President Donad Trump’s event. According to Nielsen ratings, Biden’s 90-minute discussion averaged 14.1 million viewers, compared to 13.5…
It looks like Phor Brumfield is no longer single. The “Black Ink Crew: Chicago” star surprised the internet this week after he showed up on Instagram with a new lady by his side. He posted at least two photos that showed him looking as fly as ever for his beloved’s birthday. Brumfield sported a black T-shirt, distressed…
Porsha Williams recently shared just how much she and her 1-year-old daughter look alike, leaving some fans gushing as others debated. On Oct. 15, Porsha uploaded a selfie of herself and her daughter Pilar Jhena’ McKinley smiling at the camera. In the photo Porsha is rocking what looks to be a black T-shirt and burnt…
Ciara & Russell Wilson‘s 3-month-old son Win Harrison Wilson stole the spotlight on Wednesday after the Seattle Seahawks quarterback shared a photo of their newborn rocking Gucci gear while also celebrating a great moment in his career. In the Oct. 14 post, Russell referenced Jay-Z’s 2003 classic “99 Problems” in honor of his initiation to…
At State University of New York at Oneonta, President Barbara Jean Morris has stepped down after hundreds of students test positive for COVID-19. The president of State University of New York at Oneonta, has stepped down from the role after a coronavirus outbreak on campus. Read More: US colleges struggle to salvage semester amid outbreaks…
OPINION: O’Shea Jackson, though his efforts are noble, is ignorant, arrogant, paternalistic, and dangerous as it relates to political discourse I already am anticipating the vitriol I’m sure to receive for my thoughts on this topic from Hoteps, the “Woke Crew,” the “You hate Black men” trolls, and the “bUt ThE deMOcRaTs” brood alike. However,…
Longtime Wall Street executive Raymond McGuire, 63, announced he is entering the New York City mayoral race. With the primary eight months away, Wall Street executive Raymond McGuire announced his bid for the position of New York City mayor. Read More: Joyce Dinkins, wife of NYC’s first Black mayor, dead at 89 According to The…
Alabamas’s Crimson Tide may have to play Saturday’s game without their coach. Alabama head coach Nick Saban announced Wednesday that he has contracted COVID-19. “I immediately left work and isolated at home,” said Saban per Politico. Read More: College football player Jamain Stephens, 20, dies from COVID-19 The coach told his team via Zoom that he’d…