The embattled former PBS TV host will amplify progressive voices with new platform Three years after workplace misconduct allegations cost veteran TV and radio talk-show host Tavis Smiley his job and a national forum, he’s ending his silence. Smiley, who continues to deny the claims of unwanted sexual behavior that led PBS to drop his…
After Whoopi Goldberg and Meghan McCain sparred over President Joe Biden’s handling of a reporter’s critical question about his summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin during a June 17 airing of “The View,” people came to Whoopi’s defense, calling Meghan’s conduct “disrespectful.” “Whoopi did not have time,” one user wrote. Whoopi did not have time…
Opinion: While we should not trivialize the symbolism of a federal Juneteenth holiday, it is no substitute for federal legislation that would help make Black people truly free The good news is that Juneteenth is a federal holiday. The bad news is that Black people still need that freedom, which a June 19 celebration fails…
Though it is now officially a national holiday, some states are not yet in favor of making it a paid day off COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Congress and President Joe Biden acted with unusual swiftness this week in approving Juneteenth as a national holiday. That shifted the battle to the states, where the holiday faces…
Comedian Kevin Hart recently joined actor Will Smith for a special Father’s Day edition of “Red Table Talk,” where the pair discussed the beauties and the struggles of fatherhood and ex-wives. The funnyman also revealed how he explained some of his scandals to his kids and how his most prominent critic, perhaps maybe his teenage…
While the battle to secure voting rights rages on, voters are more focused on quality of life issues PLANO, Texas (AP) — Brenda Martinez, a 19-year-old community college student, thinks the government should help immigrant students more. Donald Huffman is worried about turning 50 next week with no work available because the federal government is…
Lin-Manuel Miranda apologized for lack or dark-skinned Latinos in his musical, but the issue is widespread Every year, Hollywood inevitably comes under criticism for its lack of racial diversity. But another lesser-known yet still pervasive problem also resurfaces: the lack of diversity in skin tone. It happened again with In the Heights, a big-budget film…
“Juneteenth doesn’t feel fixed like July 4th. July 4th feels fixed in 1776, whereas Juneteenth always feels fluid,” said Angela Tate, curator of African American Women’s History at NMAAHC In 2021, Juneteenth has been amplified on popular media platforms, promoted in corporate America, officially recognized in numerous states, and voted into law as a federal…
The ‘Is He Real’ star created the program to help young people see arts careers as viable options NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper IDK is launching a music business program at Harvard University for students of color. IDK’s No Label Academy, a 10-day program, will take place August 21-31 on the school’s campus in Boston…
Eight Black directors shared the insights, inspirations and challenges they faced while making their short films, which will premiere at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival Eight Black filmmakers came together to share their creative processes at Procter & Gamble’s Widen the Screen event at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, as part of the festival’s Juneteenth…
