Staff members at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility have been suspended amid an ongoing investigation into claims of abuse. Thirty-one staff members at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility have been suspended as claims of inmate abuse by prison guards are investigated. Read More: DOJ goes after Florida prison for years-long sexual abuse of female inmates According…
Throughout his illustrious career, Washington has played a law enforcer more than a dozen times. After playing a cop several times on the big screen, Denzel Washington is now sharing his thoughts on law enforcement and their role in the current social climate. “I have the utmost respect for what they do, for what our soldiers do,…
Dr. Jackie is a physician on a mission, and nothing’s going to stand in her way. Using her experience and “Married to Medicine” fame, spreading awareness about cervical cancer and “reminding women that staying healthy is 365 days.” Dr. Jacqueline Walters, a.k.a “Dr. Jackie,” is a practicing OB/GYN who has worked in her field for…
Knowles took to Instagram to show off her granddaughter’s latest talent In a recent Instagram post, Tina Knowles shows off a fierce makeup look, done by her very own granddaughter, Blue Ivy Carter. Tina Knowles is certainly one proud matriarch, consistently using her social media to praise her daughters (Beyoncé and Solange) and her grandchildren….
Source: WJAX One of the three suspected white supremacists involved in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery had his request for bail denied once again after a judge heard his latest reason why he wanted to be released. William “Roddie” Bryan — who filmed his buddies chase down Arbery in a truck, trap him and shoot him…
Despite his long-standing career in the entertainment industry, a Mark Twain Prize award, and a Grammy award for Best Comedy Album, Dave Chappelle apparently isn’t as well known as he might’ve thought. A recent episode of “Jeopardy!” left folks on social media dumbfounded after contestants could not identify the funnyman. LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 23: Dave…
A trip with a friend to an IKEA furniture store last summer led to a huge boost in Kenny’s popularity online. “We walked past the IKEA bags and he was like, ‘You should make something out of it,’ ” the San Francisco Bay Area native told Atlanta Black Star. “I was like, ‘Okay, sure!’ and…
The university said he died after a short, unspecified illness John Chaney, one of the nation’s leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, died Friday. He was 89. The university said he died after a short, unspecified illness. He celebrated his birthday last week. Chaney led…
The professional host and entertainment personality sat down with theGrio for an interview surrounding her biopic. Throughout her career, Wendy Williams has earned her stripes in the media and entertainment business through public highs and lows. Now, the full story will be presented to viewers in a biopic, offering a fresh look at her ongoing legacy. …
Source: Scott Olson / Getty Federal authorities announced Wednesday that a social media influencer used his Twitter following to interfere in the 2016 election, posting memes encouraging Black voters to submit votes via text message. According to the criminal complaint, the individual, Douglas “Ricky Vaughn” Mackey, 31, actively engaged in targeted disinformation efforts to interfere…
