Howard University’s newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will have Chadwick Boseman’s name attached to the program in an enduring way. The late Black Panther actor who was an alum of the HBCU will have his legacy live on at the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. According to …
Read More »Roxane Gay Is Launching Her Own Imprint at Grove Atlantic
Roxane Gay accepts her Freedom to Write Award at the PEN Center USA’s 25th Annual Literacy Awards Festival at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif.Photo: Matt Sayles/Invision for PEN Center USA (AP) If you’ve been hungry for more work from Roxane Gay, you …
Read More »Oakland Declares Paul Mooney Day, May 19
The City of Oakland is commemorating late comedian Paul Mooney and has declared May 19 “Paul Mooney Day.” According to TMZ, Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife proposed the resolution to name a day after the trailblazing comedian whose career was also spent as an actor, writer, and producer for four …
Read More »Justice Now: The Way Forward – After Show
Soledad O’Brien and Brittany Packnett Cunningham talk about using their platforms for the collective good and having tough conversations one year after the death of George Floyd. Source link
Read More »BET Awards 2021: The Nominations Are In!
Even though the pandemic slowed things down considerably last year, it’s finally time to celebrate the most excellent examples of Black culture. The nominations for the “BET Awards 2021” are in, reflecting creative expressions across music, television, film, and sports. Find out who made the list of nominees, when and …
Read More »Black Winemaker Receives a Sizable Boost From Alcohol Giant
Constellation Brands Inc.—a leading alcohol and beverage distributor—announced that it has acquired a minority stake in the fast-rising rosé label, La Fête du Rosé. According to the press release, the Black-owned brand, which was created by winemaker Donae Burston, caters to diverse drinkers who share common interests across travel, food, …
Read More »Black Student at Nebraska High School Called 'Animal' on Science Test
Photo: maroke (Shutterstock) Another day, another racist-ass teacher trying it. Today’s fuckery takes us to Ralston, Neb., where a high school science teacher used a picture of a Black student without his consent on a test and labeled him an “animal.” KETV reports that the first question on a zoology …
Read More »Swimming in the Wild Will Change You
Some months ago, as the weather was first turning warm, I was out walking along the Mill River in New Haven when I saw a young man emerge from the water. He appeared to have gone for a swim wearing nothing more than boxer briefs. The sight was shocking; the …
Read More »Kim Kardashian Responds To Labor Lawsuit Against Her
Reality star and mogul Kim Kardashian is accused by maintenance staff of violating California labor laws and is now responding to the allegations, which include not paying overtime, not allowing meal breaks and overworking a 16-year-old. A spokesperson for Kardashian told Page Six, “These workers were hired and paid through …
Read More »Republicans Infrastructure Bill Falls Well Short Of President Biden’s Package
Reuters – U.S. Senate Republicans unveiled a new $928 billion offer to revitalize America’s roads, bridges and broadband systems on Thursday, which fell well short of President Joe Biden‘s latest infrastructure proposal but proved substantial enough to keep negotiations alive. The eight-year plan, from a group of six Republicans led …
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