“Change who you are, because you’re going to be a dinosaur.” Those are the words Wendy Williams heard from a former boss. She considers those words to be the worst, and most hurtful, advice that she’s ever received in her life. Hearing that “reduced me to tears,” right there in her office Williams said. Williams was in […]
Dozens of protesters gathered outside of a Brooklyn, N.Y. nail salon, demanding that the business be shut down after a viral video spread showed employees, who are Asian, attacking a Black woman with the handle of a broomstick or a mop and spraying what appears to be acetone nail polish remover. The New Red Apple […]
In an interview on NBC Nightly News, real life BlacKkKlansman Ron Stallworth tells Lester Holt that David Duke called him to discuss his concerns about the way he will be portrayed in Spike Lee’s new film. See the interview below. BlacKkKlansman opens in theaters August 10, 2018. View the official trailer: (story/video: NBC Nightly News) READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: […]
What would you do if your child sends a naked picture? Back in the day “we’d just go get a National Geographic,” but now they have these cell phones and send pictures. Sherri says she’d beat Jeffery with just as many clothes on as he was wearing in the photo. If Kim got a call […]
In honor of Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, Jacque Reid goes Inside Her Story with Michelle Gadsen-Williams to discuss her new book CLIMB. Williams titled the book CLIMB because the literal definition of the word climb is “to go upward.” And that’s how she would describe her career. On average, Black women are paid 38% […]
Last week, Shaun King shared that his family was the victim of a cruel attack. Someone filed a “completely bogus false report,” with child services. The report claims that he and his wife abandoned their children and allow them to do drugs. King feels that whoever filed the report must be someone of power, or with […]
He’s a few days late, but Huggy can’t remember if he wished the president a happy birthday. He sends a heart felt message to president Obama thanking him for, “making America great for eight,” and “getting it done despite the republicans hate,” and “for being a cool black cat and not an orange snake.” READ […]
Paul Manafort is on trial for allegedly committing financial fraud. Yesterday Rick Gates, his former business partner, took the stand and, “sang like Tyrese on the back of a bus.” He admitted to participating in crimes with Manafort and even stealing from Manafort. It might be time for his defense team to enlist the help […]