The first Black woman elected to the House of Representatives from Connecticut was the victim of racist attacks from trolls during a Zoom meeting for her reelection campaign. Rep. Jahana Hayes experienced the so-called “Zoombombing” on Monday, Oct. 12, during virtual meeting with some of her constituents in Newtown. The first-term congresswoman outlined the experience…
Ice Cube has responded to criticism after it was revealed on Tuesday, Oct. 13, that he worked with Donald Trump‘s administration on what White House senior adviser Katrina Pierson called the “Platinum Plan.” This $500 billion package will supposedly help Black communities. The plan reportedly aims to create 3 million new jobs, push for criminal justice…
The family of Ricardo Munoz rejects the D.A.’s claim that there was ‘no time or opportunity for de-escalation.’ The fatal police shooting of a mentally ill man in September that sparked demonstrations in Lancaster, Pennsylvania has been deemed justified. Ricardo Munoz, 27, was shot after he chased an officer with a knife. Last month’s fatal…
Marjorie Harvey is wowing her fans with her looks on the ‘Gram. On Oct. 11, she took to Instagram to celebrate her special day and share her birthday look. As the caption for the photo, she wrote “56” — revealing the age she turned on her birthday. Marjorie Harvey celebrates 56th birthday with glamour…
Get ready to see a whole new side of Kerry Washington’s husband Sylvie’s Love had everyone buzzing when it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January and now the rest of the world can see the sparks flying between the film’s stars, Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha. The romantic comedy, written and directed by…
The six-part podcast series premieres November 17 Taraji P. Henson is on a roll and shows no signs of slowing down. Hot on the heels of announcing her upcoming talk show that focuses on mental wellness for Facebook Watch, the actress has signed on to host and produce a podcast series with Universal Music Group…
Dean was hospitalized last week with the coronavirus and was on a ventilator and in intensive care SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fred Dean, the fearsome pass rusher who was a key part of the launch of the San Francisco 49ers’ dynasty, has died. He was 68. His death on Wednesday night was confirmed Thursday by…
A China Airlines crew reportedly spotted the person flying on a jet pack at about a 6,000-foot altitude. A second sighting of a person wearing a jet pack in the flight path at Los Angeles International Airport is prompting an investigation by federal officials. The individual was reported after a China Airlines crew spotted the…
The panel’s action clears a key hurdle to recommend Barrett’s nomination to the full Senate for a final vote by month’s end The Senate Judiciary Committee set Oct. 22 for its vote to advance Judge Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court on Thursday as Democrats threw pointed objections but were unable to stop the Republicans’ drive…
Home loan rates have marked a year-long decline amid economic anxiety in the recession set off by the coronavirus pandemic WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week as the key 30-year loan reached a new all-time low for the tenth time this year. Read More: COVID-19 could impact racial homeownership gap: report…