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I'm Sad That Beyonce's Renaissance Album Leaked Online, but I'm Scared for the Person Who Let It Happen [UPDATED]
Updated at 11:30a.m.ET on 7/28/2022: Just hours before Beyonce’s upcoming Renaissance album is expected to drop, the “Break My Soul” singer has put out a message to fans in anticipation for the drop—and clued us in for what’s still to come.Read more...
R. Kelly’s Sisters Claim Racism Played a Role in 30-Year Sentence, Says Victims Are ‘Bitter’
Despite mountains of evidence against the disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly, his three sisters are standing by him and claiming that racism influenced his 30-year prison sentence on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.Read more...
Russia Wants Brittney Griner Prisoner Exchange Negotiations to Stay Private
After months of what seemed like no movement, news broke Wednesday that the Biden administration had actually made a “substantial offer” to Russia for a prisoner exchange for WNBA star Brittney Griner.
Long-time HIV/AIDS Survivor Rae Lewis-Thorton Shares Her Deeply Personal Journey in New Memoir
Rae Lewis-Thornton has been living with HIV for 36 years and AIDS for 26, and she is a living, breathing symbol of strength, courage and determination. Throughout her life, she’s overcome abuse, neglect and a devastating diagnosis to become a political influencer and outspoken activist for HIV and AIDS in our…Read more...
Justice Roberts Attempted To Sway Supreme Court To Save Roe, Report Claims
With the 5-4 decision, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Chief Justice John Roberts was the only conservative judge to side with the liberal judges in not striking down abortion rights. A new CNN investigative report claims that Roberts was pushing for Justice Brett Kavanaugh to change his vote…Read more...
Herschel Walker Called Out As A Scaredy Cat by Raphael Warnock
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[Updated] Every Ex-Cop Charged in George Floyd's Killing Has Been Sentenced
Updated as of 7/27/2022 at 4:00 p.m.
U.S. Offers Russia a Deal for Brittney Griner’s Release
The Biden administration has officially made an offer to Russia for WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release.
Light Sentences For the Other Cops Who Killed George Floyd Defy Logic and Humanity
George Floyd suffered as he died. That statement isn’t revelatory, because video of him expiring, slowly, between the knee of a deranged-with-power Derek Chauvin and the boiling hot Minneapolis pavement that singed his skin as he was asphyxiated is still easily viewable more than two years later.
Warren Buffett-Owned Mortgage Company Discriminated Against Black Homeowners
Pennsylvania mortgage company Trident Mortgage Co., owned by billionaire Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, used discriminatory practices against Black and Latino homebuyers in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware, ABC News reports. The Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau require…Read more...
102-Year-Old Black World War II Vet From Segregated Mail Unit Receives Congressional Gold Medal
On Tuesday, Romay Davis, 102, was recognized for her service at an event at Montgomery City Hall. It comes on the heels of President Joe Biden’s March decision to sign a bill authorizing the Congressional Gold Medal for the unit, which is referred to as the “Six Triple Eight.”Read more...
Brittney Griner Details Early Hours of Detainment During Testimony
Brittney Griner testified during her Russian trial on Wednesday, with the WNBA star offering a much clearer picture of how scary those first hours of detainment were.
Viral Clip of Security Guard Crying to Kendrick Lamar’s Performance Gets the Rapper’s Attention
Kendrick Lamar’s “Big Steppers Tour” is officially underway, and it’s getting multiple reactions from the people who witness it.Read more...
White Woman Faces Charges for Spitting at Black Protestor
A Shorewood woman was previously charged with a hate crime after being accused (and caught on camera) spitting at a Black teenager during a George Floyd protest, according to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. She insists she didn’t do it and wants to go to trial to plead her case.
The Russo Brothers Shake and Stir Up Talks About Regé-Jean Page Possibly Becoming the Next James Bond
Despite not being the latest member to join the MCU, #BridgertonBae Regé-Jean Page is at the center of talks once again about possibly taking on the James Bond/007 mantle thanks in large part to the Russo Brothers.Read more...
Forget Barbie, Ludacris is Making Dolls Now
Move over Barbie, Ludacris is getting into the toy game in a big way. We recently spoke with the rapper/actor/entrepreneur about his popular Netflix children’s series, Karma’s World. Now, in a partnership with toy giant, Mattel Inc. Ludacris’ media company, Karma’s World Entertainment, has just launched a line of …Read more...
Why Did Liz Cambage Bounce From the WNBA's L.A. Sparks?
Exactly why did Liz Cambage, the controversial WNBA star and influencer, decide to ditch the league’s Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday in what the team called a “contract divorce”?
Sen. Warnock Asks When Herschel Walker Will Commit To Debate Him
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock said he would commit to three televised debates against his Republican opponent Herschel Walker in May. A week ago, Walker said he would be ready to go, but “I don’t just do what they say. I’m running a campaign the way I want to run it.” That’s usually code for being afraid to commit…Read more...
Congressional Primary Reveals GOP Ties To Extremism Which Surprises Literally No One
Republican Joe Kent, who is running against U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington state in the Aug. 2 primary, has received support from Donald Trump in the past. So it’s no surprise that he’s been connected to other known white nationalists. In addition, his campaign consultant was a member of Proud Boys.Read more...
Official Listening Parties for Beyoncé's Renaissance Album Are Popping Up All Over Europe and I'm Just Mad I Didn't Get An Invite
I don’t mean to get you over-excited on this Wednesday, but in approximately two more days, Beyoncé’s seventh studio album, Renaissance, will be available to the masses. And in a move that I’m hella jealous about, Sony Music has announced a series of official listening/“release” parties for it in anticipation.
Dave Chappelle Sells Out Yellowstone Benefit Show Despite Backlash
A benefit concert taking place over the course of three nights to support those in Montana affected by the June flooding sold out quickly on Tuesday. Dave Chappelle, despite his controversial status, is scheduled to perform at one of the shows next month. The flooding ultimately led to parts of Yellowstone National…Read more...
Massachusetts Protects Our Right to Wear Protective Hairstyles
People in the state of Massachusetts now have the legal right to wear their hair any way they damn well please in their schools, workplaces and other public spaces. After a version of the CROWN Act was unanimously approved by the Democrat-controlled Massachusetts House and Senate, the state’s Republican governor,…Read more...
The Evolution of Keke Palmer: From Akeelah to Nope
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Wondering What Barack Obama Is Listening to This Summer? Beyoncé, Burna Boy, and Whole Lot More
Barack Obeezy Obama may arguably be the most culturally up-to-speed President we’ve ever had. And if you needed proof of that, one glance at his 2022 Summer Playlist should serve as yet another great example.Read more...
R. Kelly’s Manager Pleads Guilty to Stalking Charges
Less than a week after R. Kelly’s manager and adviser was convicted of making a threatening phone call during a screening of Surviving R. Kelly, that same manager has now pleaded guilty to an interstate stalking charge in Brooklyn federal court, according to the Associated Press.Read more...
‘It’s Just Natural Progression’: The Kid Mero Explains Split From Desus Nice
With fans still reeling from the announcement that comedy duo Desus and Mero have split and their Showtime talk show will not continue, one of the guys is finally giving a few answers.Read more...
House Democrats Introduce Term Limits Bill For Supreme Court Justices
A little over a week ago, House Democrats started a movement to change the makeup of the Supreme Court by introducing a bill to expand seats from nine to thirteen. They have now taken the next step with legislation imposing 18-year term limits regarding how long a justice could serve on the high court, The Hill reportsRead more...
Abortion Advocates Push Biden to Declare an Emergency!
It’s hard to believe that it’s only been a month since the conservative justices on the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, opening the floodgates for states across the country to ban abortion.Read more...
Maryland Woman Who Shot Husband Accused Of Molesting Children At Her Daycare Makes Court Appearance
Shanteari Weems, the Maryland woman who was arrested Thursday for shooting her husband in a Mandarin Oriental Hotel hotel room after she claimed he molested children at her daycare, appeared in a District courtroom Monday for a preliminary hearing. The shooting happened in D.C.
Ambré Is the Storyteller New Orleans Needs
Everything Ambré writes in her music is intentional. It’s there for a reason.Read more...
Marvel’s Black Panther, DC’s Black Adam, & More of What’s Black at Comic Con
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Kyler Murray's 'Homework Clause' and the NFL's Racist History With Black QBs
There’s an awful story that gets repeated anytime someone brings up a high NFL draft pick who turns out to be a potential bust. JaMarcus Russell, drafted first overall in 2007 to be the then Oakland Raiders’ quarterback/savior, was quickly labeled as too undisciplined to lead an NFL squad. His coaches routinely gave…Read more...
Megan Thee Stallion, Big Sean Hit With Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over 2020 Song 'Go Crazy'
Another day, another musician fighting off a lawsuit. (Wow, being rich and famous must be exhausting at times.) The latest artists who’ve found themselves at the center of a new lawsuit are none other than Megan Thee Stallion and Big Sean.Read more...
Usher Developing TV Series Based on Jazz Age Origins
Usher may have just kicked off his latest Las Vegas residency, but the entertainer isn’t slowing down anytime soon.Read more...
J.D. Vance Compares Slavery to Abortion
Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, everyone’s been sharing their hot takes about abortion and whether women should have the right to do what they want with their bodies. In an interview with Catholic Current, Rep. Senate nominee J.D. Vance shared his take: that he thinks there’s something “comparable” between …Read more...
Gordita Chronicles' Diana Maria Riva Plays That's So Random
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MTV VMAs 2022: Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat Among Nominees
On Tuesday, nominees for the 2022 MTV VMAs (Video Music Awards) were revealed. But because we’re rooting for everybody Black over on this side, let’s get into the Blackity-black folks and projects that made the cut!Read more...
Are Voting Rights Headed The Way Of Abortion Rights?
Before the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion, conservative legislatures in Texas and elsewhere devised a legal scheme to circumvent that right. It hinged on passing laws that would have been unenforceable by state or local governments, and then deputizing individual citizens motivated by…Read more...
Coachella's Parent Company Gave Money To Anti-Abortion Group
According to a new report by Rolling Stone and Popular Information, the company that owns the popular music festival Coachella was revealed as a supporter of anti-abortion efforts. The Anschutz Corporation, which also owns other popular festivals like Firefly and Stagecoach, donated $75,000 to the Republican…Read more...
Brittney Griner Set to Testify in Russian Trial
As supporters continue to advocate for the release of WNBA champion Brittney Griner, her Russian trial resumed on Tuesday, with her lawyers arguing for leniency.Read more...
Fat Joe Defends Dave Chappelle Against LGBTQ Critics, Says His Jokes Go After Everyone
I know nowadays it can be hard to see, but there are still many staunch supporters of Dave Chappelle, including rapper and music executive Fat Joe.Read more...
The Hire of a Black Town Manager Catalyzes Entire Police Department to Resign
After a new North Carolina town manager, Justine Jones, was hired, nearly the entire police department resigned, according to Yahoo! News. They claimed they resigned due to a “toxic” and “hostile” work environment. It’s unclear whether race had anything to do with the exodus but the employees who left were all white…Read more...
The Upcoming Emmett Till Biopic Is Understandably Polarizing. But Does It Have to Be?
On July 25, 1941, Emmett Till was born. This past Monday would have marked his 81st birthday.Read more...
Texas Brings Obamacare Challenge Which Could Stop Preventative Services Requirement
It’s another year, so that means another legal challenge to Obamacare. A group of Texans has come together to challenge the law’s requirement that health insurers provide free coverage of preventive medical care measures, including contraceptives and drugs to prevent HIV, Politico reports. This comes as the debate…Read more...
Muhammad Ali’s 1974 ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ WBC Title Belt Sold to Indianapolis Colts Owner for $6.18 Million
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The Weather Channel Apologizes for N-Word Appearing On-Screen in Local Forecast Segment
If you told me Fox News “accidentally” used a racial slur in an on-screen graphic, I might not be surprised. But The Weather Channel? Huh? In a world filled with smartphones, I’m not sure who still gets their local weather forecast from The Weather Channel. But the 24-hour cable weather network, which was acquired by…Read more...
Coalition Aimed At Increasing Black Voter Turnout For Midterms Begins This Week
The National Unity 2022 Black Voting and Power Building Campaign, including over 50 organizations, are coming together to launch a massive engagement effort to increase Black voter turnout ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, CBS News reports. November will be highly crucial for the direction of the country. 34…Read more...
[Updated] Massachusetts DA Adds New Positions to Prosecute White Supremacist Cases
Updated as of 7/26/2022 at 9:40 a.m.Read more...
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Trailer Racks Up 172 Million Views in 24 Hours
We’ve all been not-so-patiently waiting for the first footage from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, so when it dropped at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, it’s no surprise the world went crazy.Read more...
Keke Palmer Should Be As Famous As Zendaya
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