A decade ago, Renee Hess was a self-described “non-sports” person. But somehow, she started listening to hockey games on the radio in Pittsburgh and fell in love with the description and the fast paced nature of the sport. “When I discovered hockey I was intrigued by it. But I didn’t …
Read More »<em>The Ticket: </em>South Carolina, with Jennifer Palmieri
South Carolina has long been a turning point for Democratic candidates. In 2016, Bernie Sanders put up an unexpectedly strong challenge to Hillary Clinton, but his blowout loss in the Palmetto State was the beginning of the end. In 2008, when the post-Iowa polls shifted towards Barack Obama, South Carolina …
Read More »Amber Rose Calls Herself & Mariah ‘Light Skinned' Goddess
Amber Rose is getting some strong reactions for a caption on her photo with pop icon Mariah Carey. Rose wrote on her Instagram, “When you’re both light skinned, bright skinned multiracial goddesses.” She also added, “But one is talented and the other one is a hoe.” See below: Rose received …
Read More »Police Still Unsure Why Pop Smoke Was Fatally Shot
There have been no arrests made in Pop Smoke‘s murder as police continue to try to decipher if the incident was a random robbery or a targeted crime. Originally, TMZ reported that police thought the 20-year-old died from a “targeted hit.” Now, Capt. Jonathan L. Tippet, the head of LAPD’s …
Read More »Meet The Sisters Creating Yoga Mats For Black Women
(Image: Instagram) Yoga is a popular fitness trend these days but oftentimes, there is a specific type of person used for many companies’ marketing campaigns. For Julia and Cornelia Gibson, it was an opportunity to create something of their own to reflect other black yoga enthusiasts like themselves. After raising …
Read More »Report: White School Districts Receive $23 Billion More In Funding Than Black Districts
(Image: Instagram) It’s no secret that black and Hispanic youth face discrimination in education but a new report shows that the problem is even worse than we think. A new research report published on Tuesday from EdBuild, a New Jersey-based research and advocacy group, showed damaging information on the Board …
Read More »Tyler Perry’s Nephew Dies By Apparent Suicide While In Jail
Filmmaker Tyler Perry’s nephew, Gavin Porter has reportedly died by apparent suicide while being held in police custody, authorities say. Union Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Johnny Gunter, told Monroe, Louisiana station KNOE that Porter, 26, was found in his cell at the Union Parish Detention Center in Farmerville around 8:30 …
Read More »Changes To Medicare Premiums In 2020
Medicare premiums are on the rise. For seniors living on a retirement income, it’s important to know where the increase in cost is coming from. More importantly, it’s essential to learn how you can keep your monthly premiums as low as possible without sacrificing quality healthcare coverage. We will provide …
Read More »How Ford Inspired Young Black Girls to Believe They're 'Built Phenomenally' to Create Production Magic
Introducing the New 2020 Ford Escape: On Set Screenshot: Ford (YouTube ) For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a creator. Whether it was making mini-movies with the cast of my Barbie dolls or writing down short stories that often danced around in my head, I’ve …
Read More »Why Director Behn Zeitlin Cast The First Black Peter Pan
The story of Peter Pan is being brought back to life in the upcoming film, Wendy, but this time the famous Disney character will be played by a Black actor. Director Behn Zeitlin reimagined the 1953 classic and has cast Yashua Mack, a Black boy, to star as Peter Pan …
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