After the sudden death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna this last January, the Lakers icon’s teammate has been a rock of support for his family — especially for his three young daughters. Vanessa Bryant shared a series of photos to Instagram showing Gasol spending quality time with her …
Read More »Why the DNC Worked So Well
That sense of intimacy was heightened by the DNC’s willingness to admit the obvious: that it was making its case to a nation in pain. Many of those who spoke acknowledged the depth of America’s losses—of jobs, of health, of hope, of global standing, of lives. Philonise Floyd, George Floyd’s …
Read More »Live Updates From The 2020 DNC
Joe Biden Proudly Accepts The Democratic Nomination For President: “I Will Be An Ally Of The Light Not Of The Darkness” 10:50 p.m. ET/7:50 p.m. PT: This is the moment Democrats have been waiting on for the last three days and the moment Joe Biden has been waiting on for …
Read More »New York Civil Liberties Union Releases More Than 323,000 Allegations of Misconduct Filed Against the NYPD
Photo: David Dee Delgado (Getty Images) Not everything about 2020 has been bad. The pandemic has been disastrous for the year’s reputation, but good things are happening right now as well. The worldwide explosion of the Black Lives Matter movement has brought to the mainstream a much-needed conversation about systemic …
Read More »When Your Best Friend Gives Birth to Your Babies—All 4 of Them
Debbie: They almost canceled the second procedure because the embryos were so misshapen and bad quality. But we went for it. Stacey: Of the 10 eggs they fertilized, there were none, according to the embryologist, that were excellent or good condition. So they said chances of conceiving are reduced greatly. …
Read More »Joe Biden Outlines His Priorities in DNC Speech
After a four-day meeting, where many of the participants remained separate, Joe Biden formally accepted the nomination of the Democratic Party as its candidate for President of the United States and in doing so, he focused less on any shortcomings of the current administration and more on inspiring voters and …
Read More »New App Aims to Raise $1 Billion for HBCUs by Collecting Spare Change
Innovation may be the key to helping ease the financial burdens and fundraising challenges faced by many historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the country. This week, Xavier Peoples unveiled HBCU Change, a new app that aims to raise $1 billion for HBCUs over the next five years by …
Read More »Postmaster General Imitates the ‘This Is Fine’ Meme During Senate Hearing
Screenshot: knowyourmeme.com Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, aka Louis DaFuckboi, claimed that there is nothing to worry about during the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on Friday. Sure, mail-sorting machines have been removed, including in places where there were only two machines to begin with, and yes, some …
Read More »Kanye West Posts Campaign Promo Without Celebs Permission
Kanye West is amping up his 2020 presidential campaign and released out a promo that is making some celebs turn their heads and not for a good reason. In the Jesus Is King rapper uploaded a tweet featuring a collage of celebrities, activists, and other prominent figures branded with “Kanye …
Read More »The Books Briefing: The Legacy of a Political Speech
Political speeches make up a strange genre of writing. This year’s Democratic National Convention has showcased their breadth, featuring Barack Obama’s fearful warning, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s self-aggrandizing remarks, a disjointed keynote from 17 “rising stars,” and Michelle Obama’s forceful call to action. Speeches such as these can influence …
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