Kenya Moore recently opened up about a date with rapper Kanye West. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star did not say when the date with the former presidential candidate occurred but she did reveal it was a disaster on The Wendy Williams Show. “I did go out with Kanye once, …
Read More »Rashida Jones to Become First Black Executive To Lead a Major Cable News Network as MSNBC President
There is history being made! According to Deadline, as of February 1, 2021, Rashida Jones will be taking over as president of MSNBC, making her the first Black executive to lead one of the major cable news networks. She is replacing Phil Griffin, who will be stepping down next year. …
Read More »Wendy Williams' Mother, Shirley Williams, Has Died
After news spread on social media on Sunday, (December 6), talk show host Wendy Williams confirmed on her show on Monday morning that her mother, Shirley Williams has died. Williams actually said that her mother “passed away many, many, many, many weeks ago.” “She passed away beautifully and peacefully and …
Read More »Black Firefighters Say Lack of Promotions and Rampant Use of Racial Slurs Embody Culture of Kansas City Fire Department
Photo: Firefighter Montreal (Shutterstock) One of the positives, for lack of a better word, of the renewed focus on systemic racism in America is seeing Black people across the country speaking out about the years of racist treatment they’ve tolerated in their respective fields. A group of Black firefighters in …
Read More »‘B.A.P.S.’ Star Natalie Desselle-Reid Dies At 53
Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid, who starred alongside Halle Berry in the cult classic B.A.P.S. has died at age 53. Her manager Dolores Robinson and her social media account confirmed on Monday (Dec. 7). “It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beautiful Natalie this morning. She …
Read More »The God Committee
Photo illustrations by Arsh Raziuddin This article was published online on December 8, 2020. The original “God Committee” had seven members: a surgeon, a minister, a banker, a labor leader, a housewife, a government worker, and a lawyer. They convened in the summer of 1961 in Seattle because a professor …
Read More »Halle Berry Speaks Out On Death Of ‘B.A.P.S’ Co-Star
Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid has passed away at the age of 53. She is being mourned by her fans and colleagues on social media, including by her one time co-star Halle Berry. The two starred in the 1997 comedy B.A.P.S., which has become a cult classic. Berry wrote on Instagram,”I’m in …
Read More »LeBron James Spotted Driving Million Dollar Supercar
LeBron James’ love for fancy vehicles follows close after basketball and family. The NBA all-star is frequently spotted in expensive whips, but his latest is worth the GDP of a small country. A car enthusiast named Alex recently spotted the Los Angeles Lakers superstar in a mask, driving his black …
Read More »Chadwick Boseman Broke Down Into Tears On Final Film
Chadwick Boseman’s final film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is currently playing in select cities and hits Netflix on Dec. 18. Director George C. Wolfe opened up about an emotional moment the actor, who passed away of colon cancer in August. Wolfe told WSJ. Magazine that Boseman, who plays trumpet player …
Read More »Venture Noire Launches $5 Million Fundraising To Support Entrepreneurs of Color
Venture Noire, a non-profit organization committed to assisting Black and minority entrepreneurs, hopes to raise $5 million to support more of those firms. Keenan Beasley, the founder of Bentonville, Arkansas-based Venture Noire, told BLACK ENTERPRISE via email the non-profit is seeking to raise the money in its second fundraising cycle to …
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