Awards of any kind are weighted with subjectivity and competition, two qualities that can make them seem unilluminating, corrupting, or just plain useless. Yet the public is still drawn to what critics and judges deem the best of the best: We closely watch the Oscars and the Emmys, and pore …
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Ayesha and Steph Curry are not raising their kids in a protective bubble. The NBA player and lifestyle entrepreneur are parents to son Canon W. Jack, 2, plus daughters Ryan Carson, 5, and Riley, 8. They revealed that after the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others, …
Read More »University of Iowa Football Program Found to Have Racial Bias and Bullying Problem
Iowa Head Coach Kirk FerentzPhoto: Steven Branscombe (Getty Images) After multiple former players spoke out last month about instances of racism and bullying, an inquiry found that a culture of racial bias and bullying has persisted within the Iowa football program. ABC News reports that the University of Iowa hired …
Read More »Trump Can’t Postpone the Election—But He’s Trying to Destroy Its Legitimacy
In short, Trump has a large degree of control over whether the election can be held safely, and he’s doing nothing to ensure that it will be. As long as he’s in office, there’s little prospect that any of this will improve—making a delay self-defeating. The American people know this …
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The NFL, especially its players, seem to be on a more unified front moving into the upcoming season when it comes to social and racial justice, but apparently not every player feels America needs change. Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt says he’s not going to kneel for the national …
Read More »GLAAD Media Awards 2020: Lil Nas X, the Cast of Pose and Wanuri Kahiu's Rafiki Among Winners
Lil Nas X; Pose (2018-present); Rafiki (2018)Screenshot: TheEllenShow/YouTube, Graphic: FX, Photo: Big World Cinema, Film Movement The 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards went down on Thursday night—because a little lockdown won’t stop no show! Comedians Fortune Feimster and Gina Yashere took over hosting duties for the virtual edition of the …
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Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. (JIM WATSON / AFP / GETTY) 1. President Trump floated postponing the election, something he lacks …
Read More »How Master P Is Opening The Door For Black-Owned Brands
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Read More »Oprah Honors Breonna Taylor on Historic September Cover of O Magazine
Oprah Winfrey is honoring the life of Breonna Taylor by putting her on the cover of the September issue of O, The Oprah Magazine—marking the first time in 20 years that Winfrey won’t grace the cover. “We can’t be silent. We have to use whatever megaphone we have to cry …
Read More »Confederate Dunce: Alabama Lawmaker Who Honored KKK Grand Wizard Instead of John Lewis Resigns—as Pastor
Photo: PhotosbyAndy (Shutterstock) It takes a staunch commitment to racist foolishness to celebrate the life of a Confederate general and Klan figurehead in 2020. To do so on the very same weekend, in the very same city that civil rights icon John Lewis was being honored? How much harder can …
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