Former NFL player Ryan Clark gave an emotional speech about being a Black father in America and broke down in tears discussing his son’s recent experience with racism. Clark’s son Jordan, along with two Arizona State football teammates, claim they were called the N-word by a Whataburger customer this week. …
Read More »Justin Bieber Accused of Rape & Sexual Assault By 3 Different Women, Member of Bieber’s Team Says Allegations Are “Factually Impossible”
After “Baby Driver” star Ansel Elgort was accused of sexual assault, at least three women have come forward with similar claims against Justin Bieber. The first woman, who wishes to remain anonymous beyond her first name, Danielle, said she was inspired to come forward with her story about Bieber …
Read More »Designer George Sully Launches A Platform To Celebrate Black Designers of Canada
Share0 Image via @realgeorgesully/Instagram Due to the protests over racial injustice and police brutality in the United States, conversations surrounding race relations have not only been occurring in America but on a global scale with different international cities also marching in solidarity. In Canada, one fashion designer is using the …
Read More »J. Alexander Kueng, One of the Cops Who Killed George Floyd, Spotted Out Grocery Shopping After Being Released on Bail
One of the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s murder is back in the public eye. J. Alexander Kueng was out shopping for groceries at a Cup Foods in Minnesota when someone recognized him and confronted him, and recorded the encounter on their cell phone. look …
Read More »30 Days of Iconic Music Video Blackness With VSB, Day 21: Will Smith, 'Just the Two of Us'
Screenshot: Will Smith “Just the Two of Us” Today—June 21, 2020—is Father’s Day. My goal on today was to feature an iconic music video about black fathers and fatherhood. And you know what feels like damn near an impossible task? Finding a music video for a song celebrating black fathers …
Read More »How Far Does the Apple Fall From the Tree?
How far does the apple fall from the tree? In my case, it not only ripped off the branch; it rolled all the way down the fuckin’ hill. Imagine Charles Schulz’s Pig-Pen moving in with Mr. Clean, and you’re getting warm. The Odd Couple on acid … I mean, you …
Read More »D.L. Hughley Passes Out Onstage During Performance
D.L. Hughley has been hospitalized after collapsing on stage Friday (June 19) during his latest stand-up performance. In video captured by those attending the Nashville event, the comedian appeared to pass out in the middle of his routine. His performance was part of a Juneteenth virtual fundraiser that he was …
Read More »Trump Speaks To Near-Empty Arena In Tulsa
Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma didn’t quite turn out the way he and his supporters had hyped. After boasting close to a million RSVPs and building a massive outdoor stage to accommodate overflow, very few people actually showed up for the event. Some news outlets estimate the count …
Read More »Nicole Beharie is Miss Juneteenth
Miss Juneteenth, a project from debut filmmaker Channing Godfrey Peoples and starring Nicole Behari and Kendrick Sampson, fittingly premieres on Juneteenth. Set in Texas, the movie follows the life of Turquoise Jones (Behari), her estranged husband Ronnie (Sampson), and their teenage daughter Kai. They are salt of the earth type …
Read More »30 Days of Iconic Music Video Blackness With VSB, Day 20: Stepanie Mills, '(You're Puttin') A Rush On Me'
Screenshot: Stephanie Mills “(You’re Puttin’) A Rush On Me” I cannot tell you how much I love Stephanie Mills’ video for “(You’re Puttin’) A Rush On Me” so I won’t even try. I love it a lot lot, though. What I will attempt to explain is why I love this …
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