Two former police officers in California who were accused of seriously beating a Black teenager nearly two years ago have been indicted. According to NBC News, the Stockton, CA, police officers, Michael Stiles and Omar Villapudua, who beat a Black teen Devin Carter, after pursuing him in a car chase, …
Read More »ESPN Hands Malika Andrews the Keys to the Kingdom With New Daily Show NBA Today
Screenshot: ESPN Remember when the New York Times dropped a bombshell report on July 4 about the subsequent fallout from Rachel Nichols privately accusing ESPN of only pushing for fellow NBA analyst Maria Taylor because she’s a Black woman? And then ESPN booted Nichols from covering the NBA Finals in …
Read More »Where Is the Reckoning Over Disability Rights?
When Angel Love Miles arrived at Penn State in 1998, she realized she was going to have to fight to finish school. To begin with, Miles was a low-income Black student, and Penn State was mostly white. In addition, she has spina bifida, a condition that affects spinal development in …
Read More »Tyler Perry Reacts To Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala Look
Tyler Perry had a hilarious take on Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala outfit. In a clip posted to his social media, Perry transforms into his famous character and alter-ego Madea, to comment on the head to toe (literally) black Balenciaga ensemble. RELATED: How Tyler Perry Conquered Theater, Film And TV “I’m …
Read More »‘You Betta Werk!’: RuPaul Becomes Most-Awarded Black Emmy Award Winning Artist of All Time
The latest Emmy Awards has created yet another controversy when it comes to diversity when, in a not too surprising move, only white actors won all 12 lead and supporting acting categories with shows like The Crown and Ted Lasso sweeping the award show. But, the one saving grace for …
Read More »Former Arkansas Deputy Charged With Manslaughter in Death of Teen Motorist
Attorney Ben Crump stands next to Hunter Brittain’s casket at the Beebe High School Auditorium before his memorial service in Beebe, Ark., on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Brittain was shot and killed by a Lonoke County Sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop June 23. Photo: Andrew Demillo (AP) For the …
Read More »Another Truth About Remote Work
A misconception about the prevalence of working from home explains a lot about confirmation bias in America. Mara Truog / 13 Photo / Redux About six months ago, a colleague asked me to guess what percentage of Americans were still working from home. I was still spending eight hours a …
Read More »2021 Emmy Awards: Most Unapologetically Black Moments
Tonight (Sept. 19), the 73rd annual Emmy Awards are taking place at the L.A. Live entertainment complex. The show is sure to be filled with exciting moments that will keep viewers entertained, celebrating the best television and streaming shows. All those months of binge watching have finally paid off and …
Read More »U.S. To Begin Allowing International Travelers Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Starting November
Reuters – The United States in November will re-open air travelers from China, India, Britain and many other European countries who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the White House said on Monday, rolling back tough pandemic-related travel restrictions imposed beginning early last year. The decision, announced by White House coronavirus …
Read More »Candace Parker's New Footwear and Apparel Collection Is the Latest Milestone in Her Already Legendary Career
Photo: Adidas Candace Parker has a lot on her plate. Aside from her day-to-day duties as a six-time WNBA All-Star (who just so happened to be named one of the greatest players in the history of her sport), she’s also a devoted mother to her daughter Lailaa, she recently became …
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