Politics
https://youtu.be/FNKm7znrlco We’re all social distancing which has really altered our everyday lives. Musicians and entertainers are no different and have been relying on platforms like Instagram to entertain not only themselves, but also their fans. Super-producers Swizz Beats and Timbaland, took to Instagram Live Tuesday night in a virtual beat battle. “Attention. Attention. Attention […] […]
By now you’ve probably noticed that COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus strain, has resulted in a global pandemic. In addition to thousands of people being infected, we’ve seen postponements and cancellations of huge events such as SXSW and Coachella. Now we have another to add to the ever-growing list. Originally scheduled to occur June 17-20, […]
unfortunately, more and more celebrities and athletes have come forward saying that they have tested positive for the coronavirus. Another name has been added to that list. Houston rapper Slim Thug took to Instagram to reveal that he has tested positive for COVID-19. In his video, he explains that he initially experienced mild symptoms such […]
Crystal Mason, sentenced to five years in prison for casting an illegal ballot, had her appeal denied by a Texas judge last week. The Texas Tribune reports, on Thursday, a three-judge appellate panel affirmed Mason’s conviction for casting an illegal ballot in the 2016 presidential election. Mason, who was on probation for a federal conviction […]
https://youtu.be/XOTmxN_PKhs Last March, twin brothers from Rancho Cordova, Calif., joined the long list of Black people who have reportedly been harassed by police officers and/or nosy neighbors while minding their own business. The Sacramento Bee reports that Carlos and Thomas Williams have filed two lawsuits against Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County and the officers involved in their 2019 […]
Floyd Mayweather’s ex girlfriend and mother of three of his children, Josie Harris was reportedly writing a book detailing the fighter’s alleged abuse before her death. The Sun spoke to a friend of Harris’ who revealed she was in the middle of writing a tell-all about her relationship with Mayweather. Harris was set to expose “savage […]
In January, Ebenezer Baptist’s Rev. Raphael Warnock, entered the Georgia U.S. Senate race. If Warnock wins, he will be the first Black Senator of the state. He is currently the senior pastor at Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic church. On March 23, Warnock received a crucial endorsement from former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young. Young, 88, […]
Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles is living her best life after recovering from major surgery and showed off the results while dancing to DJ D-Nice. Tina shared a video detailing her recent total knee replacement surgery. She says the procedure was 6 weeks ago and wanted to share her journey. In the video, she looks fabulous in an orange top […]
Two police officers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University (N.C. A&T), a historically black college (HBCU) have been placed on administrative leave after they were caught on camera forcefully arresting a student leader who hadn’t committed a crime. Around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, N.C. A&T sophomore Verdant Julius, who serves as president of the […]
Concern over the coronavirus is growing, and earlier this week four Brooklyn Nets Players tested positive for the virus. The only player publicly named was Kevin Durant, the other three have not been named, but according to The Washington Post, all four have been isolated and anyone who has been in contact with the players […]
In a recent interview, Ice Cube shared his thoughts on Kobe Bryant, the BIG 3 and the NBA taking his idea and not giving him credit, as well as his new film projects. The veteran hip-hop star also made it very clear that he “can’t wait to see” President Donald Trump in handcuffs.” The “Friday” actor was […]
The Coronavirus is a global pandemic that will have lasting impact on communities around the world. The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), along with other national Black leaders, is hosting a Tele Town Hall today, March 20, 2020 at 3pm ET, to discuss the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the Black community. If you would like […]
