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If you’re an active social media user, you know that some of the funniest and most influential people on the Internet are all over Instagram, Twitter and Facebook—and now BET has an upcoming award show to celebrate the most outstanding of the bunch. https://twitter.com/Blavity/status/950853451973525504 With the network’s first annual Social Media Awards, BET just announced […]
In case you’re not reading this from the United Kingdom, singer Elgin ‘Ginuwine’ Lumpkin is currently aboard the reality TV train and randomly starring on Celebrity Big Brother with a bunch of English folks we have no clue about. (Enlighten us, please, Brits. Just who are the other people?) This has led to some interesting […]
It’s safe to say that most people already know the story of the tragic death of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 at the hands of white supremacists. Since his death, there have been numerous plays, poems and documentaries on his life and brutal murder, however no proper biopic has been made…until now. https://twitter.com/shadowandact/status/950841356712316931 Today it […]
Sunday night’s episode of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” saw the ladies come together to share their respective experiences with domestic violence. Kenya Moore tackled the role of producer for a PSA to spread awareness about the widespread issue. “I decided to produce a PSA on domestic violence to help spread the word on this important […]
A teacher at Florida Gulf Coast University is attempting to unpack the history of white people and racism. According to the course description from assistant professor of sociology Ted Thornhill, the class will “examine the racist ideologies, laws, policies, and practices” that have allowed “white racial domination over those racialized as non-white.” Sounds like an […]
Ivanka Trump was among the throngs of folk taking to social media with praise for Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globes speech, and the irony was not lost on Twitter. The first daughter tweeted her approval on Monday night, urging everyone to “come together, women and men and say #TimesUp.” She also added the hashtag #United. Twitter […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress’ official budget analysts have eased one stumbling block to lawmakers’ fight over renewing a program that provides health insurance for nearly 9 million low-income children. The Congressional Budget Office says a Senate bill adding five years of financing to the program would cost $800 million. Previously, the analysts estimated it would […]
Adidas released a new ad for their Predator cleats, which features French soccer player Paul Pogba. The ad is Paul’s face with “Predator” at the bottom — there are no shoes in the ad. CNN commentator Angela Rye is calling out the ad for being irresponsible, writing on Instagram, “Do you understand that PREDATOR has […]
Russell Simmons has reportedly abandoned the #NotMe crusade he attempted to launch in the face of multiple sexual assault allegations. According to Page Six, the mogul’s reps said he has instead decided “that this is a time for women to speak.” In November and December, the Def Jam co-founder was accused of various forms of […]
PHOENIX (AP) — Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was spared a possible jail sentence last year when his political ally President Donald Trump pardoned his criminal conviction for disobeying a judge’s order, announced Tuesday he plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Jeff Flake. The 85-year-old lawman tweeted he is seeking […]
The Iowa state director for former President Obama’s reelection campaign tweeted Monday at Oprah Winfrey amid speculation she could run for president in 2020. “Call me @oprah,” Brad Anderson tweeted. “I’ve got some Iowa county chairs who would love to hear from you.” Winfrey said in an interview after the show she does not have […]
