Lies Cops Tell On Police Reports: The Journal of Steffanie Rivers / WATCH
*Now that disgraced ex cop Derek Chauvin is on the way to prison for what we hope is at least the next 30 years, word on the street is unarmed Black people can breathe a sigh of relief because bad apple cops like Chauvin know they are under the spotlight. But the truth is cops […]
Covered California’s Special Enrollment Underway to Sign Up for Super Low-Cost Health Plans
*Covered California’s new special-enrollment period is underway to allow millions of Californians to benefit from lower monthly health care costs available through the American Rescue Plan. This new special enrollment period runs through Dec. 31, 2021, and consumers who enroll by April 30 will see lower premiums for their health coverage beginning on May 1. […]
Jay Z Wants His Name to be Remembered Like Bob Marley and Other Musical Greats
*In a rare interview with The Sunday Times to promote his Puma partnership, Jay-Z talked about many things including fame, fortune, race, lockdown life with Beyoncé and their kids, and even some of his proudest moments. While speaking with the outlet about his decades-long career and extensive portfolio, the 51-year-old rap star and business mogul […]
Backstage At the Oscars with Travon Free Best Live Action Short Film Winner | WATCH
*Come backstage with us at the Oscars and watch Travon Free‘s winning interview for his film, “Two Distant Strangers.” “When we started the journey to make this film, I knew it would be a difficult film for people to watch, difficult for people to politically engage. For it to have done what it’s done and […]
Backstage At The Oscars with H.E.R. Best Original Song Winner | WATCH
*Come backstage with us at the Oscars and watch H.E.R.‘s winning interview! I couldn’t think of a better time to win something like this! I was just happy to be here at the Oscars. I was happy to be part of an important film. This film is educating people. I feel connected to my roots. […]
Charles Barkley Compares Women in Georgia to ‘Bulldogs’ [WATCH]
*Charles Barkley recently had some not-so-kind words for the women in Georgia. While recapping the Mavericks’ 115-110 win over the Lakers on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” co-host Ernie Johnson noted that Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope went to school at the University of Georgia. Charles Barkley replied by comparing the women in Georgia to bulldogs. “Georgia […]
Body-Cam Footage Shows North Carolina Deputies ‘Execute’ Andrew Brown Jr.
*The family of Andrew Brown Jr. and their lawyers were finally able to view the body cam video of his fatal shooting at the hands of law enforcement in North Carolina. Even though they were only shown 20 seconds of one deputy’s body cam, the family describe it as an “execution.” Brown Jr. was […]
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Says he ‘Felt a Little Bad’ for Chauvin after Guilty Verdict (Watch)
*Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison raised a few eyebrows Sunday night by comments made about Derek Chauvin during a “60 Minutes” interview. Ellison said that after the guilty verdict, he “felt a little bad” for the former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd. “I spent 16 years as a criminal defense lawyer, so I […]
Attorney for Daunte Wright’s Family is Receiving Racist Hate Mail, Death Threats
*Daunte Wright’s family attorney said they have received threats and racist messages following the death of the 20-year-old. “There are concerns as far as safety for the family that we’re addressing,” attorney Thomas Bowers said at a press conference. Daunte was fatally shot by former Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter during a traffic stop earlier […]
Tyler Perry Wins Humanitarian Award at Oscars, Urges Americans to ‘Refuse Hate’ [VIDEO]
*Tyler Perry was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 93rd Oscars on Sunday, and during his acceptance speech he urged viewers to “refuse hate.” “I refuse to hate someone because they are Mexican, Black or White, or because they are a police officer, I refuse to hate someone because they are Asian,” […]
Breonna Taylor’s Fatal Shooting Prompts Justice Dept Probe of Louisville Police Dept.
*There’s good news, if you can call it that, from the Justice Dept. associated with the death of Breonna Taylor. On Monday, Attorney General Merrick Garland that the Department of Justice will open an investigation into the practices of the Louisville, Ky., Police Department. If you’ve been following the news, you’ll notice that today’s announcement […]
Oprah Winfrey Reacts to ‘Reverberating Impact’ of Her Meghan Markle Interview
*Oprah Winfrey has addressed the public’s reaction to her explosive interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Speaking to Nancy O’Dell on her new series held on TalkShopLive, Oprah said she “had no idea that it would have the reverberating impact that it has had and continues to have.” Oprah continued: “I did a lot of […]
Was Chadwick Boseman Cheated of His Oscar Award? (WATCH)
*Attorney Antonio Moore looks closely at the Oscars supporting and lead actor categories critically evaluating who won and lost. He particularly focuses on the Chadwick Boseman performance in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Moore also looks at the number of films and business decisions behind who is put in lead or supporting categories. Do you think […]
Meet Patrix and Patrica From TLC’s ‘Extreme Sisters’ / EURexclusiveWATCH
*With shows like “90-day Fiancè,” “My 600-LB Life,” and “Sister Wives,” TLC is known to have series that showcase people’s lives outside of what is considered normal. Now they are adding to that roster with “Extreme Sisters” – which follows five groups of sisters who take the word to the next level. Most of us with siblings know […]
DMX’s 15 Children, Their Mothers Honor Him Onstage At Memorial [VIDEO]
*A two-hour memorial service for DMX was held Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Fans of the late rapper were able to watch a livestream of the service on YouTube channel, which saw DMX’s close family and celebrity friends come together to honor the hip-hop icon. There was also a performance from Kanye West’s […]
