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Essence has chosen Oscar-nominated director Ava DuVernay for its March 2017 cover celebrating Women’s History Month. Pausing from her adaptation of the popular children’s book A Wrinkle in Time, the acclaimed filmmaker shot the cover two days before Christmas, fresh off a flight from northern California. Inside, DuVernay chats about everything from her Oscar-nominated documentary […]
The Tallahatchie County Courthouse, where Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam were tried and acquitted in Emmett Till’s death in 1955, is being converted into a museum.
NBC News Los Angeles reports the Los Angeles United School District is investigating a teacher who gave a word problem to 7-year-olds that featured slaves, cotton picking, “masters,” the "missus," and the “Big House.”
Kenya Moore and Matt Jordan allegedly called it quits last year, yet their relationship is still making headlines. RadarOnline reports how after fans accused Jordan of hinting Moore has used cocaine, the personal trainer exclusively revealed to the celebrity news site the truth behind his cryptic post In a now-deleted Instagram post, Jordan captioned a […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A judge is expected to decide Wednesday whether the case against a Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a black man during a July traffic stop should be dismissed or proceed to trial. Lawyers for St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez argued at a hearing Wednesday that the case […]
In his latest column for The Hollywood Reporter, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pumps the breaks on La La Land, a film that has managed to dominate awards season, while simultaneously causing confusion as to what the fuss is all about. “There are a few elements that warrant closer examination, particularly regarding its portrayal of jazz, romance and […]
BALTIMORE (AP) — The CEO of Baltimore-based sports apparel company Under Armour responded Wednesday to criticism he received after calling President Donald Trump “an asset to the country.” In an open letter to Baltimore published as a full-page advertisement in The Baltimore Sun, Kevin Plank wrote that he wanted to clarify what values he and […]
2/15/17- The Celebrity Snitch details the real behind the first Black Bachelorette on ABC and why Tiger Woods is not going to be a fan. Also hear how Charles Oakley’s travel ban played out. Listen below.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Oscar-nominated film “Hidden Figures” about the untold story of the black women mathematicians who worked at NASA during the space race will screen for free in select U.S. cities in celebration of Black History Month. AMC Theaters and 21st Century Fox said Tuesday that screenings will take place on Feb. […]
2/15/17- Rev. Al Sharpton talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about the resignation of Michael Flynn and if this will lead to a Donald Trump impeachment. “Our concern should be that any time a combative foreign Government have direct contact with one in that Administration, that is a real threat and we ought to […]
Comedian and nationally syndicated radio host D.L. Hughley joins Cedric The Entertainer, Charlie Murphy, George Lopez and Eddie Griffin on The Comedy Get Down Tour. Hughley talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about Beyonce‘s performance at the Grammys, Donald Trump and Michael Flynn. On Flynn’s resignation: “That’s high treason. Can you imagine if […]
Bill Bellamy, LisaRaye McCoy, Carl Payne, Ginuwine, Chante Moore, Lamiyah Good, Skye Griffin and Terrell Carter star in the Je’Caryous Johnson produced hit play, Married But Single Too, the story of love, sex and relationships that is sure to raise a few questions throughout the story line. “This is the first time in history that a sequel […]
