The true story of Fred Hampton was brought to life in the Golden Globe Award-winning film Judas and the Black Messiah. Now, a Democratic lawmaker is introducing a bill to rename the FBI headquarters in Washington D.C. According to Complex.com, Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee said he will reintroduce a …
Read More »Khadeen Ellis encourages women to ‘be relentless in your pursuits’
Our Black Women Amplified series highlights the accomplishments of ten Black women who are creating their own history with their unique contributions to the world whether it be through media, arts, science or politics. We salute their accomplishments and are inspired by their example. Below is more on our fourth …
Read More »Becoming a Parent During the Pandemic Was the Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done
Image above: The photographer Rose Marie Cromwell documented her experience giving birth and her growing child during the pandemic, in a series called Eclipse. In early March last year, I was heading home from a work happy hour on the subway when I realized that a woman was staring at …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth Responds To Meghan-Harry Oprah Interview
The fallout from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey apparently has the Royal Family scrambling to react. After almost 48 hours of silence, Buckingham Palace issued a statement on Tuesday (March 9), claiming the family was “saddened” to learn about the challenges Meghan and Harry had …
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Read More »Oprah Interview Filmed At Gayle's House Denied by CBS Host
Hours after the special aired, rumors took over the internet that Winfrey hinted that the sit-down bombshell conversation took place at Gayle King’s home. King has debunked the story that was first reported by Daily Mirror. “I’m not going to disclose the friend, because I don’t want people now going …
Read More »Goldman Sachs To Invest $10 Billion Over a Decade To Support Black Women
(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Group Inc said on Wednesday it will invest $10 billion in an initiative to support Black women over the next 10 years, focusing on areas including healthcare, job creation and education. The bank’s “One Million Black Women” initiative is a part of its commitment to impact …
Read More »B. Scott To Host New After Show For Hit Series ‘Twenties’
It’s time to join the ultimate party that is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community! Twenties The After Show will be hosted and executive produced by B. Scott, who will provide candid commentary and well-rounded insights into some of the characters’ mishaps and successes, an official BET press release states. An esteemed …
Read More »Oklahoma Republican Apologizes for ‘Colored Babies’ Freudian Slip During Debate on Anti-Abortion Bill
Screenshot: ABC 5 KOCO Boooooy, some of these conservatives really need racism rehab. They should all stand up in a room full of supporters and say, “My name is Slurry McNegroEpithet, and I just can’t seem to stop saying the quiet part out loud when in mixed company,” to which …
Read More »HBO Responds To Skin Darkening On ‘Lovecraft Country’
HBO has issued a statement of apology after an extra from Lovecraft Country revealed her skin was darkened for the series in a now-viral TikTok video. Kelli Amirah posted a video with the caption, “They really did me like Zoe saldana as Nina Simone,” which was a reference to Saldana’s …
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