Pres. Biden, V.P. Harris Praise LA Mayoral Candidate Karen. Bass for Leadership on George Floyd Policing Act
*On the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, President Joe Biden signed an executive order inspired by police reform legislation introduced in Congress called the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA-37), who is running for Mayor of Los Angeles, introduced the legislation that passed in the House of Representatives but has […]
Swing First, Ask Questions Later … if At All | WATCH
*Da Baby is always into something, and that “something” is usually violent. Now, we’re not the type to blindly correlate violent tendencies to young Black males. However, it is quite apparent that Da Baby, born Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, is a violent man. Now, don’t get us wrong, violent times call for violent reactions. Sometimes it […]
Mariah Carey Sued Over Her Iconic ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ Song | LISTEN & Compare Songs
*Mariah Carey is being sued for apparently ripping off “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by another artist (Andy Stone) who claims she was inspired by his song and used the same title. (Scroll down to listen to the two songs. You decide if she ripped him off.) Stone is suing Mariah Carey for […]
AL B. SURE! Hospitalized Again – This Time for Surgery in Mt. Vernon, NY | PICs
*Al B. Sure is looking for prayer support. Via multiple Instagram posts, we’ve learned from the entertainer that he’s currently hospitalized in Mt. Vernon, NY. He also revealed that he had surgery, but did not detail why. A posting from June 1 shows him laying down on a hospital bed as a nurse draws several […]
Community Involvement Drives New York’s WBLS Legend Doctor Bob Lee l LISTEN-to-Podcast
*On this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Doctor Bob Lee discusses: His longstanding career at WBLS, one of the most influential radio stations in the nation and the Black community. Being the President, Founder & CEO of the Make the Grade Foundation, a non-profit that provides mentoring, tutoring, and aid to students of all ages […]
DJ Quik’s Son (David M. Blake Jr.) Arrested On Suspicion of Murder | VIDEO Report
*David M. Blake Jr., the son of LA rapper DJ Quik, has been arrested by Downey Police Department detectives on suspicion of murder. According to City records, Blake Jr., 27, works as a “council liaison” to embattled Compton City Councilman Isaac Galvan. Authorities confirmed that the suspect was booked after being arrested in Porter Ranch. […]
Brittney Griner Getting Written Correspondence from Friends and Family | VIDEO
*(CNN) — Brittney Griner has been able to receive written correspondence from friends and family during her detention in Russia, where she has been held for over 100 days, her agent tells CNN — but the WNBA star has not been able to speak with her loved ones back home in the United States. “While […]
Go ‘Head Shaggy! Mr. Boombastic Receives Honorary Degree from Brown University | WATCH-His-Speech
*In 2019, the superstar reggae and dancehall entertainer Shaggy told The Gleaner that he was born for greatness. “I come from a Rae Town tenement,” he added. “But I understood that you can’t form fool when you are ‘the chosen.’ Man is just a tool for that higher power, and you have to do what […]
Bummer! :( Coco Gauff Loses to Iga Swiatek in French Open Final | WATCH Highlights
*(CNN) — Iga Swiatek has been nearly unstoppable this year — and now she has a second grand slam title to prove it. The Polish star won the French Open for the second time on Saturday as she defeated Coco Gauff 6-1 6-3 in Paris, extending her unbeaten run to 35 matches. That equals Venus […]
First African-born Miss France Investigated Over Apartment Gift from Late Gabon President
*(CNN) — Rwandan-born French actress Sonia Rolland has been placed under formal investigation in France following her indictment in a probe into the huge fortune of the late Gabonese President Omar Bongo, which prosecutors allege includes ill-gotten assets. Rolland was the first African-born winner of the Miss France pageant in 2000, when she was age […]
TikTok Introduces A New Crediting Tool That Favors Black Creators in Collecting Due
*TikTok has announced that it will introduce a creator crediting tool that will enable users to tag and credit videos directly with a new TikTok button. The feature is expected to start rolling out in the coming few weeks. Black creators are expected to benefit hugely from this gesture. In the past, Black creators have […]
Teen Arrested – He Allegedly Threatened to Kill Sheriff Over Young Thug Arrest | VIDEO
*We knew #YoungThug’s fan base was strong, but we didn’t know they got down like this! An 18-year-old Georgia man is reportedly facing nearly 24 felony charges for threatening to kill the Fulton County Sheriff. According to @fox5atlanta, Quartavius Mender was arrested on May 26th after he allegedly made multiple death threats to Fulton County Sheriff […]
