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“How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. The 2021 Academy Award for Best Picture—covering the prior year, when many of us were stuck at home—was awarded, ironically, to Nomadland, a film about a woman who has no permanent home. …
Read More »Spike Lee Makes Appearance As Cannes Jury President
As the first Black president of the Cannes jury for the Cannes Film Festival, Spike Lee is making history! During an appearance in the South of France on Tuesday afternoon (July 6), the groundbreaking director reflected on attending several Cannes Film Festivals, dating back to 1986 when his first film, …
Read More »Time to Be Queen
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Read More »Shaunie O’Neal’s New Boyfriend Is A Pastor
Basketball Wives executive producer Shaunie O’Neal is introducing her new boyfriend to the world. On Tuesday (July 6), she took to her Instagram to honor Pastor Keion Henderson in a big way for his 40th birthday. The post features photos and videos of their time together, alongside a lengthy caption. …
Read More »President Joe Biden ‘Frustrated’ Over Stalled Civil Rights Bills After Promises He Made To Black Americans
In order to get Black Americans to vote for him, President Joe Biden made several promises to them, however he’s expressed frustration at stalled bills and a lack of action on his promises. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told The Grio the president is frustrated over police reform negotiations …
Read More »FBI Requests a New Look at Ronald Greene’s Autopsy Following Release of Graphic Body Camera Footage
Image: Louisiana State Police (AP) The FBI has requested a reexamination of Ronald Greene’s autopsy as a result of the graphic, leaked body camera footage that shed light on the circumstances that may have led to his 2019 death while in the custody of Louisiana state troopers. The Associated Press …
Read More »What Celebs Said About The BET Awards 2021
Some of the biggest stars in the world watched the BET Awards 2021 right along with us, and just like us, they had thoughts and opinions on what happened during the show. Whether they were participating onstage, in the audience, or watching from home, celebrity minds (and feeds) were buzzing …
Read More »Mom Sues New Orleans Restaurant for Calling The Cops Over Her Daughter’s Attire
A Louisiana mother is suing a restaurant in New Orleans after they decided to call the cops on her teenage daughter for wearing a bralette top to her graduation dinner. La Shawn Butler accuses Lula Restaurant Distillery of discriminating against her 17-year-old daughter Sanai Butler for wearing a bikini top, …
Read More »Federal Judge Declines to Block Parts of Georgia’s Voting Law Ahead of Runoff Election
Photo: vesperstock (Shutterstock) Georgia’s new voting law has been under fire due to both its restrictive nature and being high-key racist. Unsurprisingly, several lawsuits have been filed challenging the law, and a federal judge ruled on Wednesday that he wouldn’t block parts of the law ahead of a runoff election …
Read More »Kennesaw State Quarterback Killed In Gunfire
Police are searching for suspects in a tragic shooting that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Kennesaw State football player Ladarius Clardy. According to PEOPLE, in the early morning of July 1, Clardu was driving down a busy road in the Florida Panhandle when 50 shots were fired into his …
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