With younger voters expected to account for a major portion of the electorate this year, NewsOne’s The Black Ballot invited panelists from that demographic to sit down and discuss some of the more pressing issues facing them that could influence the way they vote. Mikelina Belaineh, a lawyer and community regeneration advocate, and Rachel Howell,…
Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington appear to be the quiet type of givers. Another celebrity has now spoken out about how the Hollywood vet and his wife came to their aid in their time of need. In an upcoming episode of TV One’s “UNCENSORED,” former “Power” star Omari Hardwick spoke candidly about how the “Equalizer” star and his wife Pauletta…
The nation’s largest retailer said Wednesday that more of its doorbuster deals will be reserved for online, as a way to steer more shoppers away from its stores NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart says it will spread out its traditional one-day Black Friday deals over three weekends in November in an effort to reduce crowds…
After three years, the divorce between actor Jesse Williams and ex-wife Aryn Drake-Lee has been finalized. After three years, the divorce between Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams and Aryn Drake-Lee has been finalized. Read More: Jesse Williams, Tamika Mallory and more Black activists cover British Vogue According to People, the former wedded couple agreed to…
Rapper and actor Ludacris just got a ton of #GirlDad points. The Atlanta MC is serving as the executive producer of “Karma’s World,” a new CGI-animated series that was inspired by his oldest daughter, Karma Bridges. It is set to debut on Netflix. The series is about Karma Grant, a 10-year-old Black girl who is…
Election day is just a few weeks away, and this general election may arguably be one of the most important in American history. Celebrities and influencers alike have been using their platform to boost voter registration and offer reminders about the importance of voting in general. Most recently, actor Michael B. Jordan used one of his more…
The 10-episode first season centers on the experiences of these men and their place in society Five years ago, the United States Supreme Court struck down all state bans on same-sex marriage. The ruling by the nation’s highest court made it legal for two people of the same sex to marry and mandated that all…
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…