Austin, a retired Army general, will become the first Black man to serve as secretary of defense. Retired Army General Lloyd Austin would be the first Black man to serve as secretary of defense if confirmed this week, and that is expected to happen on Thursday. At his confirmation hearing Tuesday, Austin spoke to the…
For decades wide-eyed audiences have been captivated by Denzel Washington’s portrayal of countless characters in scores of films. And for just as long critics, fans, and more have praised his performances. Still, though the Oscar-award winning actor is no stranger to accolades and standing ovations, it was his son John David Washington’s commendation that took…
Detroit’s current mayor, Mike Duggan, called Kilpatrick’s release ‘a decision President Trump got right.’ In his last presidential action, Donald Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of more than 100 people. On that lucky list is former Detroit Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick, who had served a quarter of his prison sentence. In a 2019 letter…
“Basketball Wives” is coming back to VH1 on Feb. 9 for its ninth season, and guess who’s returning? “BBW” OG Jennifer Williams will make a comeback to the new season. The fashionista took to the ‘Gram to let fans know that they’re in for a ride. “We are back February 9th on @vh1… Expect the unexpected!”…
Just days after POLITICO gave space to right-wing propagandist Ben Shapiro, Don Lemon led commentary for the outlet’s flagship newsletter issuing an MLK Day challenge to the media. Lemon said POLITICO and other outlets needed to redefine their approach to politics by centering the voice and experiences of Black, brown and Asian people who shifted…
Claudia Conway posted videos on TikTok she claims capture the former Trump advisor’s verbal abuse. Claudia Conway has posted several videos on TikTok she claims are clips of her mother, former White House advisor Kellyanne Conway, verbally abusing her. One video titled “A COVID Recap with Kelly” is heavily edited into mashup clips of a woman screaming…
A day after the nation celebrated MLK Day, what was supposed to be an enjoyable trip to the U.S. for two Haitian brothers has turned into a nightmare. Nine-year-old Vladimir Fardin was separated from his older brother Christian Laporte, 19, by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. According to BuzzFeed, Laporte was deported to Mexico Tuesday….
Released on MLK Day, the Trump administration’s 1776 Commission report is a reminder of the deep white supremacist notions held within the outgoing administration and its members. A direct challenge to The 1619 Project, founded by journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, Trump allegedly created the commission to promote “patriotic education. On Wednesday, Joe Biden‘s transition team announced…
Source: CAROLINE BREHMAN / Getty The historic election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is culminating in their inaugurations on Wednesday morning, marking the beginning of a new era and the decided end to another. Three key events from Inauguration Day will be streamed on NewsOne’s Facebook page. The inauguration is being streamed live online beginning…
Facing an uncertain future after noon today, Trump has legal challenges ahead, both civil and criminal. Donald Trump has reportedly talked with associates about the prospect of starting a new political party. He is considering naming it The Patriot Party. President Donald Trump turns to reporters as he exits the White House to walk toward…
