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Photo: Brendon Thorne (Getty Images) Contrary to popular belief, Estelle is so much more than just an accomplished actress and Grammy Award-winning singer. These days, she also hosts The Estelle Show, where she delves into the songs and timeless musical influences that excite her. Her show also features a weekly …
Read More »The Books Briefing: Beverly Cleary Saw Kids as They Are
In a 2011 Atlantic interview, Beverly Cleary shared what she believed to be the reason for her popularity: “I have stayed true to my own memories of childhood, which are not different in many ways from those of children today,” she said. “I don’t think children’s inner feelings have changed.” …
Read More »LAPD Investigating Saweetie And Quavo Elevator Fight
Saweetie and Quavo’s physical altercation on an elevator went viral and the LAPD could be investigating. According to TMZ, law enforcement “sources” claim cops want to meet both of them. The police want to know what occurred before the fight, which is possibly domestic violence. Additionally, they both could be …
Read More »7 Texas Fired After Black Man Dies While In Police Custody
On March 14, Marvin David Scott III, 26, died in police custody after he was restrained and pepper-sprayed by county jail detention officers. He had been arrested after police stated they found marijuana in his possession. According to the New York Times, seven police officers in Collin County, Texas, were …
Read More »Undergraduate Students at Brown University Vote in Favor of Reparations for Students Who Descended From Slaves
Photo: Anthony Ricci (Shutterstock) A report commissioned by Brown University over a decade ago revealed that the school’s namesake family was deeply involved in the transatlantic slave trade. Citing the school’s history with slavery, the school’s undergraduate students have voted in favor of the university providing reparations for descendants of …
Read More »Michael Strahan’s Tooth Gap Closure Isn’t What It Seems
Michael Strahan may have won this April Fool’s Day. He had us all believing he closed the signature gap in his teeth, turns out it was all a joke. In an Instagram video today, the GMA host said his gap wasn’t closed. “I appreciate all the comments. I was surprised, …
Read More »President Biden’s American Jobs Plan Will Advance Racial Equity, Here’s How
President Joe Biden released his American Jobs Plan Wednesday which includes improvements in the country’s infrastructure but also includes a commitment to racial equity. Biden’s plan will invest $100 million in workforce development programs aimed specifically at underserved communities. These programs will put students on a career path before they …
Read More »Georgia Governor Says State's Voter Suppression Law Isn't About Fraud
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp speaks as U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams looks on during a press conference announcing expanded statewide COVID testing on August 10, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. . Photo: Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images (Getty Images) Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said during an interview with WABE, an Atlanta-based NPR affiliate, …
Read More »Pharrell Mourns Cousin Killed In Virginia Beach Shooting
Pharrell Williams is demanding justice after his cousin was killed during one of the three Virginia Beach shootings that took place on Friday (March 26). The Grammy Award winner took to his social media to mourn his loved one. “The loss of these lives is a tragedy beyond measure. My …
Read More »Virginia Voting Rights Act Drafted By Black Female Lawmakers and It’s a Big Deal
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed the Voting Rights Act of Virginia last week, becoming the first southern state to enact comprehensive voting protections. The Voting Rights Act was drafted by two Black women, state delegate Cia Price (D) and Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D). The bill adopts safeguards modeled after the …
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