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Republican Senators Murkowski and Romney Will Vote 'Yes' On Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS Bid
The Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination ended in an 11-11 tie down party lines. Within that hearing, various Senate Republicans offered a parade of excuses as to why they will not be voting for Jackson’s bid.Read more...
Jason Momoa Set for Chief of War Limited Series at AppleTV+
Jason Momoa is continuing his relationship with AppleTV+. The actor will star in, executive produce and write the limited series Chief of War at the streamer, per Deadline. The project “follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.” Momoa…Read more...
Barack Obama to Return to White House For First Time Since Leaving Office [UPDATED]
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Whoopi Goldberg Says Will Smith's Career Will Be 'Fine' After 2022 Oscars Slap Incident
Amid stalled projects and a handful of Hollywood heavyweights who’ve had negative things to say about Will Smith and the slap fiasco at this year’s Academy Awards, some may be wondering if the King Richard star can—or will—ever bounce back from this unsavory moment.Read more...
SCOTUS Ruling Makes It (Slightly) Easier to Sue Bad Cops
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a ruling that eliminates one barrier to suing law enforcement over wrongful prosecutions. But majority opinion doesn’t impact the onerous “qualified immunity” legal concept that allows cops to escape civil liability for misconduct on the job.Read more...
Grammys 2022 Spring/Summer Playlist
The 2022 Grammys are over! But there were a lot of great songs that were performed, honored, mentioned and even awarded during the ceremony.Read more...
LL Cool J Announces Rock the Bells Festival Celebrating Hip-Hop Culture
For fans of old school hip-hop, festival season can be hit or miss. Sometimes acts get big sets on the main stage or ignored in favor of whoever the hot new TikTok star is. However, LL Cool J has continued to celebrate ‘80s, ‘90s and early 2000s hip-hop through his Rock the Bells brand and Sirius XM station. Now the…Read more...
Podcast Addresses How Climate Change Affects Black Communities
The water crisis in Flint, MI and Hurricane Katrina are just two examples of how climate change has had a devastating impact on Black communities. Whether or not some conservatives want to face it, climate change is real. And as the crisis gets worse, communities of color will be disproportionately impacted. According…Read more...
Kanye Reportedly Drops Out of Coachella
Embattled rapper Kanye West has reportedly dropped out of headlining the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. According to Variety, sources have confirmed the “Stronger” rapper has pulled out of his closing night performances scheduled to take place Sunday, April 17 and 24. TMZ reports, Travis Scott was going to…Read more...
Samuel L. Jackson to Star in New Dark Comedy Thriller, The Kill Room
Samuel L. “The GOAT” Jackson is staying booked and busy it seems as it was recently announced that he’ll be starring in a new dark comedy thriller for Yale Productions.Read more...
California Boardroom Diversity Law Ruled Unconstitutional By LA Judge
In 2020, Calfornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that required publicly held companies within the state must include at least one member of an “underrepresented community” on their board by the end of 2021. Furthermore, the law requires at least two such directors by the end of 2022 on boards with four to nine…Read more...
Cardi B Deletes Twitter and Instagram Accounts
It appears as though Cardi B. has officially retired from the social media streets.
Senate Eyeing $10B Deal For COVID Aid
Funds for COVID treatment and testing for the uninsured have already expired, and money for extra vaccine doses and therapeutic treatments will shortly follow. Given the urgency, Politico is reporting that the Senate is getting closer to a $10 Billion deal for COVID relief funds. Most of the bill’s funds would be…Read more...
Dating App Helps Black Singles Find the Right Swipe
I’m old enough to remember a time when looking for love meant going out to bars and clubs or depending on an introduction to a single friend of a friend. But ever since Tinder hit the market in 2013, smartphone users have been able to access a virtual singles marketplace without leaving their couch.Read more...
Grammy Weekend Was Everything, but the Belle of the Ball Was Silk Sonic
In a past life, when I lived in Phoenix, I spent way too many weekends of my 20s making horrible life decisions in Las Vegas—and thankfully, what happens there allegedly stays there. However, every once in a while, hazy memories give me a glimpse into a life I no longer want any parts of, so I’ve spent the decade…Read more...
Jacksonville Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Sentence for Kamiyah Mobley’s Kidnapper
Gloria Williams’ motion to have her 18-year prison sentence reduced for the kidnapping of Kamiyah Mobley has been denied by a Jacksonville Judge, reported The Florida Times-Union. Williams argued she had been making efforts to improve herself since the incident and Kamiyah has spoken out in her defense pleading for…Read more...
HBCU Grads Rake in $14 Billion in Economic Impact, More Than Other Black Grads
Graduates from HBCUs see higher median salaries than other Black graduates, according to a Forbes report. HBCU graduates were found to make $14.8 billion per year in economic impact and earn nearly another million dollars over their lifetime because of where they graduated from.
Grammys 2022: Water cooler moments with Silk Sonic, Trevor Noah, Lil Nas X
The 64th Annual Grammys has everyone on social media still talking... a day later: Who had the best performances, who was snubbed, who should’ve won, what everyone was wearing and everything in-between.Read more...
Grammys 2022: Silk Sonic's Super Smooth Clean Sweep Reaction
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Mo’Nique and Lee Daniels Reconcile On Stage As He Finally Apologizes
April Fool’s Day on the internet is a weird place. You can’t believe anything you read, but also, smart celebrities will put out real stories and hope they get lost in the cloud of nonsense. However, something real and amazing did happen on Friday.Read more...
Senate Hearings For Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court Nomination Begin Today
The Senate Judiciary Committee will begin debating the credentials of Ketanji Brown Jackson and her bid to become the first Black woman on the Supreme Court today, as reported by The Washington Post. Just like the Senate, the 22 members of the committee are spread equally throughout the political parties–11 Democrats…Read more...
Dawn Staley's NCAA Chip Puts Her In GOAT Conversation
There would be no missed putbacks, no last second collapses and no denying Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks squad on Sunday night as they grabbed the second NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship of her tenure as head coach.
Kamala Harris Addresses Biden’s Comment that Putin "Cannot Remain in Office”
Vice President Kamala Harris recently addressed the comments President Biden made rejecting Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, reported Business Insider. Biden’s comments caused concern about creating more tension between the US and Russia.
Netflix Pauses Upcoming Will Smith Film; Denzel Speaks On 2022 Oscars Incident
The fallout from the now-infamous Will Smith/Chris Rock slap incident at this year’s Academy Awards is continuing to play out.Read more...
Grammys 2022: Jon Batiste Wins The Top Prize
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Grammys 2022: Jazmine Sullivan & Heaux Tales Win Big
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Grammys 2022: Silk Sonic Has a "Clean Sweep"
That’s a cleannnnnn sweep for the superduo Silk Sonic— Bruno Mars, Anderson .paak and his wig was up there to let everyone know about it.Read more...
Grammys 2022: Trevor Noah Addresses the Oscars Slap
With the 64th annual Grammy Awards taking place just one week after the 2022 Oscars, the slap heard around the world was still on everyone’s mind, and people were tuned in to see if host Trevor Noah would comment on the incident.Read more...
2022 Grammys: History in the Making [UPDATED]
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Kanye Ditches 2022 Grammys
Kanye was barred from performing at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards because of his “concerning online behavior,” per Variety. Though people speculated whether he’d still show up to stir some drama, he did not show face.
Grammys 2022 Winners: Silk Sonic, Jazmine Sullivan, Jon Batiste and More
Winners for the 2022 Grammys have finally been revealed!
Grammys 2022: Red Carpet Looks
The 64th Annual Grammys are upon us! The most popular Black celebrities in the entertainment industry are showing up to this year’s award show in their best looks, but they can’t all be hits. Everyone from up-and-coming pop artist Doja Cat to established musician and director Questlove has strolled down the Red…Read more...
Grammys 2022: The 10 Black Artists Who’ve Won Album of the Year
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Trevor Noah, Women's NCAA, A Black Lady Sketch Show & More On TV
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Grammys 2022: Artists We Lost
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards is finally here, but there are many Black artists we’ve lost in the past few decades who could not grace this year’s Red Carpet. Each of them influenced our current nominees in some way.
After A Wrongful Conviction, One Black Man Is Suing Everyone Involved In His 8 Year Incarceration
After 8 years in jail with no conviction, Emmanuel Fair is finally free. In 2008, Fair was named as the lead suspect in a murder case following a party that ended in the sexual assault and strangulation of a 24 year old Indian woman named Arpana Jinaga. Jinaga was one of several hosts of a Halloween party that took…Read more...
Nancy Lane of The Studio Museum in Harlem Dies at 88
It’s with a heavy heart that we report the passing of famed art collector and Studio Museum in Harlem board member Nancy Lane. As the institution’s longest serving board member, Lane championed the work of Black artists for nearly 50 years. Her death was announced on March 28th by Thelma Golden, the museum’s director…Read more...
Police Called In To Georgia State University Classroom After Black Students Arrive Late
Another day, another incident of inexcusable harm done to Black youth at the hands of authorities. This past week, police were called on two students on the Perimeter campus of Georgia State University when they arrived late to class. On Wednesday evening, TikTok creator and college peer, Bria Blake posted about the…Read more...
The Most Iconic Grammy Moments of All Time
Awards shows are finally getting back to the live events we know and love, allowing for lots of opportunities for jaw-dropping unscripted moments. After all, isn’t that why we watch these things in the first place? And after this year’s Oscar shocker, we may be in for even more outrageous surprises at the Grammys.…Read more...
Will Smith Resigns From Motion Picture Academy
Less than a week after slapping Chris Rock on stage during the live broadcast of the Oscars, Will Smith announced that he’s resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Read more...
Predictions for 2022 Grammys: Who Will Win Best Album, Record, Song of the Year and Best New Artist?
And just like that...music’s biggest night, aka the 2022 Grammys, is finally upon us!
The House Votes to Legalize Weed
Is it too late for legalizing weed at the federal level to undo the damage of criminalization and racial disparities in the already multi-billion dollar cannabis industry? We may be about to find out.
Amazon Workers Form Historic First-Ever Union
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Louisville Activist Indicted in Shooting Attempt of Mayoral Candidate [UPDATED]
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George W. Bush Contributes to $800k Donation To Renovate Former Black Opera House
Candace Parker is Ready to Inspire the Next Generation With Title IX Documentary
When it comes to basketball, Candace Parker has literally done it all. She’s a two-time NCAA champion, two-time WNBA champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, two-time WNBA MVP, WNBA Finals MVP, WNBA All-Star Game MVP, WNBA Rookie of the Year, WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and serves Shaq regular doses of humble…Read more...
Forget the Oscar Slap, There's News in DC That needs Your Attention
Our news cycle is in a constant state of motion where it’s almost too much to take in. This is especially true in the last few years, with the COVID-19 pandemic and Trump’s scandal-ridden presidency dominating the news. While the “slap seen around the world” has taken our collective attention, other concerning issues…Read more...
WNBA Players Finally Speak Publicly on Brittney Griner
It’s no secret that WNBA players know how to get their message out when they want to. Just look at how it was among the first major sports leagues to openly support Black Lives Matter and also very publicly backed Senator Raphel Warnock in his election against former Atlanta Dream owner Kelly Loeffler. This history…Read more...
Taraji P. Henson, Chris Paul Appointed to Biden's HBCU Advisory Board
On Thursday, Emmy-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson and NBA star Chris Paul were appointed to President Biden’s HBCU Advisory Board.Read more...
Dapper Dan and GAP Drop First NFT Partnership
After two successful releases of the DAP GAP hoodie collection, Dapper Dan and GAP are getting together once again – this time, in the digital space. Earlier this month, iconic Harlem-based fashion designer Dapper Dan dropped a collection of colorful hoodies with “DAP” emblazoned on the front, a twist on GAP’s…Read more...
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