Black America Breaking News for the African American Community
Photo: Sam Wasson (Getty Images) California has decided to swipe left on y’all’s president’s threats to withhold funding from the state if it implements antiracism courses into its school curricula. On Monday, the Golden State unveiled plans to offer antiracist training to public school officials and students as well as …
Read More »‘Watchmen’ Stars Pay Tribute To Black Women
Watchmen dominated on Sunday night (September 20) at the 2020 Emmy Awards! The HBO series, which premiered in October 2019, received hardware in numerous limited series categories after entering the night nominated 26 times, the most of any program at the 72nd Primetime Emmys. Regina King, who stars as Angela …
Read More »How the Pandemic Remade Friendship
My friend Adam Nemett and I became close friends in college, when I basically lived in the house he shared with my then-boyfriend. We saw each other constantly—at home, on campus, over dinner. We got drunk together; took the train to New York City to go clubbing together; emailed during …
Read More »Emmys Set Record For Black Winners
The 72nd annual Emmy Awards were last night (September 20) and it was a huge night for Black star power. A record number of Black creatives were awarded for their unique and outstanding performances on television. The winners include Regina King, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (both of HBO’s Watchmen), Uzo Aduba …
Read More »Gabrielle Union To Host Black ‘Friends’ Cast Reading
On Tuesday evening (November 22), Gabrielle Union will host a live table reading of an episode from the 90s sitcom Friends. The reading will feature Uzo Aduba, Ryan Bathe, Aisha Hinds, Sterling K. Brown, Kendrick Sampson and Jeremy Pope. The actors will re-enact the episode “The One Where No One’s …
Read More »Issa Rae Was ‘Fuming’ When An Executive Told Her This
At only 35, Issa Rae is already an extremely accomplished producer and actress, but her success didn’t come easy. Recalling her first Hollywood pitch ever, the creator of Insecure said an “unofficial” encounter with an entertainment executive provided her motivation to keep “doing what I was doing.” “My first Hollywood …
Read More »Trump Supporters Reportedly Intimidated Early Voters In Virginia
Voters in Virginia lined up for early voting in Fairfax County Saturday, working their way through long lines. However, they also encountered a group of Trump supporters. Washington Informer reporter Anthony Tilghman posted multiple photos and videos of Trump supporters at a polling site praising President Trump and chanting four …
Read More »Gabrielle Union To Host Black ‘Friends’ Cast Reading
On Tuesday evening (November 22), Gabrielle Union will host a live table reading of an episode from the 90s sitcom Friends. The reading will feature Uzo Aduba, Ryan Bathe, Aisha Hinds, Sterling K. Brown, Kendrick Sampson and Jeremy Pope. The actors will re-enact the episode “The One Where No One’s …
Read More »A Unique, Slowed Down Approach to Warfare: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Alpha Impressions
Image: Activision Call of Duty has seen an unexpected resurgence this year. The March release of Warzone, the battle royale addition to last year’s Modern Warfare, has generated a wave of enthusiasm for the franchise not seen since its peak years during the Xbox 360-era. There has been much curiosity …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic Daily</em>: The Coming Confirmation Fight
GETTY / ARSH RAZIUDDIN / THE ATLANTIC The country spent the weekend mourning the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court justice and pop-culture icon. Her passing, just a month and a half before a presidential election, opens up a vacancy on the high court—one, my colleague Russell Berman warned, …
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