Iconic filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles has died at 89 years old. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Van Peebles, father of Mario Van Peebles, passed away the evening of Sept. 21 and he was surrounded by family. The Criterion Collection and Janus Films said in a statement, “In an unparalleled career …
Read More »Oakland police officers line the street as demonstrators confront the officers during a protest against police brutality in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, April 16, 2021. Photo: Ethan Swope (AP) Nine Oakland police officers have been disciplined following an independent investigation into some racist and sexist posts shared on social media. …
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Wendy Williams is currently fighting a breakthrough COVID infection and has been hospitalized for a psychological evaluation. After her ex-husband Kevin Hunter posted on social media about his own thriving health, some are saying he was being insensitive. Hunter wrote on Instagram, “Bday vibes ALL WEEK..so THANKFUL to the MOST …
Read More »Charles Ommanney / Getty Devotees to the cause of religious liberty may be startled to discover during the Supreme Court’s upcoming term that the latest legal-theological dispute finds the state of Texas locked in conflict with traditional Christian practice, where rites for the sick, condemned, and dying disrupt the preferences …
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In November, Vanessa Bryant will be honored at the Baby2Baby Gala. According to PEOPLE, will be the recipient of Baby2Baby’s Giving Tree Award at the 10-year gala presented by Paul Mitchell. The award celebrates a mom in the public eye who advocates on behalf of the children the non-profit serves. …
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We haven’t heard much from or about recording artist August Alsina since he spoke about an affair he had with actress Jada Pinkett Smith back in the summer of 2020. Outside of Smith introducing us to the term “entanglement,” about a relationship she had with Alsina, he has pretty much …
Read More »Photo: Paul.J.West (Shutterstock) On Tuesday, Methodist University announced the suspension of one of their sororities after social media outrage over a racist presentation made by a member featuring Black student football players. According to the Fayetteville Observer, the Facebook post shows a screenshot of a white woman, a member of …
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When I was a second semester freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, I was your typical “broke” college student. I had less than $100 in my bank account and a majority of my undergraduate college education was funded with student loans. I managed my daily expenses through my paid work …
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Festival to include interviews with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Eric Schmidt, Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall, EPA Administrator Michael Regan, and Senators Marco Rubio and Ben Sasse. Events begin this week on building a racial-equity ecosystem, youth mental health, climate change, and “How to …
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Drake has put his money into a few food and beverage companies, and he is adding one more to his list of new business ventures. The Certified Love Boy artist has invested a large ownership stake in the Los Angeles-based restaurant chain Dave’s Hot Chicken. Drake has been named one …
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