0 Two Black woman judicial nominees [Image: BE] President Joe Biden released a statement regarding his plans to nominate 10 “groundbreaking” individuals to serve as Federal Circuit and District Court judges, in addition to one individual who would serve as a Superior Court Judge for the District of Columbia. “This …
Read More »Nas Partners With Hennessy’s To Empower Black Entrepreneurs
Hennessy, the French cognac distillery, is continuing its thriving partnership with Grammy-award winning and legendary MC, Nas. Their latest campaign is “Never Stop Never Settle Society,” a comprehensive growth accelerator for Black entrepreneurship. In conjunction with the Marcus Graham Project (MGP), the joint venture seeks to provide equal opportunities for …
Read More »Why White People Hate Critical Race Theory, Explained
Screenshot: Fox News The Root UniversityThe Root University offers a wide range of online classes and academic resources “for the culture.” They’re back! On Monday, Mississippi state Rep. Chris Brown (not that one) introduced two bills in the state legislature affirming the “resolute opposition to the promotion of race or …
Read More »‘Bad Trip’: Lil Rel Almost Quit While Filming Netflix Film
If you are looking for a film full of shockingly laughable moments that make you do a double take, the Netflix film Bad Trip starring comedian Eric Andre and actor Lil Rel is likely right up your alley In the practical jokester movie, Andre and Rel play Chris and Bud. …
Read More »Jamie Foxx Signs Deal With MTV Entertainment Group
Jaime Foxx is joining the ViacomCBS family. The Oscar winner, along with his producing partner Datari Turner, signed a deal with ViacomCBS MTV Entertainment Group. The two will to develop and executive produce original movies with diverse filmmakers. Trevor Rose, EVP, Head of Talent and Content Development for MTV Entertainment …
Read More »Cam Newton Series 'Sip 'N Smoke' To Premiere On BET Digital
BET Digital announces the launch of its new original weekly talk show Sip N’ Smoke, an 8-episode sit-down interview series, hosted by NFL superstar quarterback, Cam Newton. Premiering Wednesday, March 31 at 1:00 pm ET on BET.com and BET’s YouTube channel, the show underscores Atlanta’s recognition as the new culture …
Read More »White Men Demand Apology From Black Family Whose Home They Trespassed On
Two white men, one who is a former sheriff, are demand apologies from the Black family they violated. Monica and Dameon Shepard, a mother and her son, experienced harassment from former Deputy Jordan Kita of the New Hanover Sheriff’s Office, Robert Austin Wood, and “a gang of white thugs,” The …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant Wants Mother’s Lawsuit Dismissed
Vanessa Bryant is asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit against her by her mother, Sofia Urbieta Laine. In the lawsuit, filed December 15, 2020, Laine claims she is owed back pay for personal assistant and nanny services provided to Vanessa and Kobe Bryant. She also claims that the late …
Read More »Low-Level Offenses, Including Drug Possession and Prostitution, to No Longer Be Prosecuted in Baltimore
State’s Attorney for Baltimore, Maryland, Marilyn J. MosbyPhoto: Larry French (Getty Images) The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has seen law enforcement and criminal justice agencies across the country make adjustments in what crimes they do and don’t prosecute in an effort to mitigate the spread of the virus. In Baltimore, those …
Read More »Jamie Foxx Signs Deal With MTV Entertainment Group
Jaime Foxx is joining the ViacomCBS family. The Oscar winner, along with his producing partner Datari Turner, signed a deal with ViacomCBS MTV Entertainment Group. The two will to develop and executive produce original movies with diverse filmmakers. Trevor Rose, EVP, Head of Talent and Content Development for MTV Entertainment …
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