Missouri Rep. Cori Bush is speaking out about death threats she’s received since taking office in January. Taking to Twitter, the freshman Congresswoman, 45, says the racism she’s faced has only increased as the months go by. “White supremacists wanted me dead before I came to Congress,” the St. Louis …
Read More »Naomi Osaka Wins Opening Tennis Match; Opens Up to Reporters at Tokyo Olympics
Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka is back on the court and she’s still claiming victories. On Sunday, Osaka won her first match against China’s Saisai Zheng at the Tokyo Olympics. Saisai ranks 52nd in the world in women’s tennis, ESPN reports. Osaka defeated Saisai in straight sets — 6-1, 6-4 — …
Read More »Montana Man to Tucker Carlson: 'You Are The Worst Human Being Known to Man'
Photo: Chip Somodevilla (Getty Images) Someone buy Dan Bailey a drink. Or send him an Edible Arrangement. Maybe even a gift card or two. Anything to show appreciation for giving Tucker Carlson the smoke right to his smug face. Slate reports that Bailey, a Livingston, Mont. fly-fishing guide, approached Fox …
Read More »Kanye West Day Proclaimed In Atlanta
Kanye West is associated with Chicago, and for good reason, considering it’s where he grew up and launched his music career. The rapper, superproducer and fashion designer was actually born in Atlanta, though and it’s where he held his Donda Listening Event on Thursday night (July 22) in preparation for …
Read More »Facebook is Offering 100,000 Scholarships to Black Learners Seeking Digital Marketing Certifications
Last year, Facebook announced initiatives to support the Black community. The company earmarked $200 million to support Black-owned businesses following the death of George Floyd. The pledge is part of a broader $1.1 billion supplier diversity program designed to provided funding and resources to Black-owned businesses this year. The organization …
Read More »Naomi Osaka 'Refreshed' and 'Happy' After Olympics Debut Match
Naomi Osaka, of Japan, plays against Saisai Zheng, of China, during the first round of the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.Photo: Seth Wenig (AP) Even though she hasn’t played tennis in about two months, Naomi Osaka hasn’t missed a beat. On …
Read More »J-Lo Flaunts Bikini And Ben In Birthday Post
Jennifer Lopez is defying the odds of aging. The singer and actress celebrated turning 52 on Saturday (July 24) by posting a few steamy pictures on her social media. From a yacht in the South of France, Lopez posed in a bikini and locked lips with newly-rekindled flame Ben Affleck. …
Read More »This 72-Hour Bundle Will Keep You Updated On The Best Digital Marketing Tools
It’s the year 2021, and everything is digital. By ‘everything’, we mean everything good. If you’re an entrepreneur trying to get in on all the good stuff the internet has to offer, then you’ll need to have a solid background in digital marketing. Whether you’re just starting out and you’re …
Read More »Black Michigan Resident Sues Police Department For Wrongfully Detaining Him While He Was on a Walk
Image: Gagarin Iurii (Shutterstock) Brian Chaney, a Black man from Michigan, is suing a suburban police department on allegations that one of its officers wrongfully detained and racially profiled him while he was out on an early morning walk. The Associated Press reports that Chaney’s lawsuit was filed in federal …
Read More »Nora Ephron’s 3 Rules for Middle-Age Happiness
May 2011 “The only thing a uterus is good for after a certain point is causing pain and killing you. Why are we even talking about this?” Nora jams a fork into her chopped chicken salad, the one she insisted I order as well. “If your doctor says it needs …
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