Phylicia Rashad apologized to the Howard University community for her recent tweet supporting Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case being overturned, according to CNN. In a written statement to students, faculty, and parents, Rashad — who is the university’s newest dean — also showed support for survivors of sexual violence. “My …
Read More »Cori Bush Faces Backlash Over July 4th Comment
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush ignited fireworks on Sunday (July 4) social media for her Fourth of July tweet. “When they say that the 4th of July is about American freedom, remember this: the freedom they’re referring to is for white people,” the Missouri Democrat said. “This land is stolen land …
Read More »Bill Cosby Lashes Out At Howard U Over Tweet Scandal
Bill Cosby supported his former co-star Phylicia Rashad after Howard University, where she’s a dean of fine arts, disavowed her tweet celebrating his release from prison for sexual assault. “Howard University you must support ones Freedom of Speech (Ms. Rashad), which is taught or suppose to be taught everyday at …
Read More »Meet Mahogany L. Browne: The Lincoln Center’s First Ever Poet-in-Residence
Mahogany L. Browne is a poet, “author, organizer, and educator” from Brooklyn, N.Y. who knows a thing or two about fostering a sense of community. Browne serves as the Executive Director of JustMedia, which is a “literacy initiative designed to support the groundwork of criminal justice leaders and community members.” …
Read More »Ugliest Racist Calls Mickey Guyton's 4-Month-Old Son 'the Ugliest Child'
OUS CITIES – SEPTEMBER 10: In this screengrab, Mickey Guyton performs during the 45th Anniversary Gracie Awards on September 10, 2020.Photo: Getty Images for Women in Media Foundation (Getty Images) Mickey Guyton, a Grammy and Academy of Country Music Award-nominated Black country singer, unfortunately has to bear the brunt of …
Read More »Man Who Killed Son Over Cheesecake Sentenced To 20 Years
A father who fatally punched his five-year-old son over a cheesecake in June 2019 has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Travis Stackhouse, 30, was sentenced Tuesday (June 29) after being convictedin May on charges of first degree homicide in the death of …
Read More »Viral Video: A Becky Showed Her Whole A** In A Twerk-Off Against Nicole Bass, She Still Lost
TikToker Nicole Bass ate some unsuspecting Becky’s a** up after she tried to challenge her during a twerk-off in an unknown restaurant. The hilarious video posted by the woman known as Finesse_Badazz on TikTok showed her busting a move in a restaurant during Pride month (June). Apparently, the unidentified Becky …
Read More »White Nationalist Group Tries to March Through Philadelphia, Promptly Gets Chased Out of Town
A view of downtown Philadelphia, overlooking the Schuylkill River and Schuylkill Banks BoardwalkPhoto: Drew Angerer (Getty Images) Members of Patriot Front, a known white nationalist group based in Texas, marched their way through Philadelphia on Saturday. But as 6 ABC News reports, it doesn’t sound like they stuck around for …
Read More »U.S. Attorney General Imposes Moratorium On Executions
The Justice Department is halting federal executions after a historic use of capital punishment by the Trump administration. On Thursday night (July 1), Attorney General Merrick Garland made the announcement, saying he’s imposing a moratorium on federal executions while the Justice Department conducts a policies and procedures review. “The Department …
Read More »Newly Unveiled Ida B. Wells Sculpture is Chicago’s First Monument Honoring a Black Woman
Last week, Chicago unveiled the Ida B. Wells monument on the city’s south side. Located on 3724 S Vincennes Ave, It’s the city’s first monument dedicated to a Black woman. It stands as the second tribute overall to a Black woman in Chicago. Three years ago, the Chicago Defender reported …
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