What Will Kamala do for Black People? – The Journal of Steffanie Rivers | WATCH
*Kamala Harris‘ presidential campaign has raised more than $100 million, and more people have signed up to volunteer for her POTUS bid than for any other in history. She’s less than ten days in. Anybody who dares to ask questions about her platform or her past performance in criminal justice or in politics has to […]
Apollo Nida Arrested for Assault Following Wife’s 911 Call
*Apollo Nida, former husband of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Phaedra Parks, was arrested after his wife, Sherien Almufti, accused him of physical assault. According to In Touch, Sherien called police on Apollo, 45, on March 11. The police report stated that Sherien informed officers she had just returned home from a bar with friends […]
Chipotle CEO Announces Increased Portions Following Social Media Complaints
*Your next Chipotle order might feel a bit heavier. CEO Brian Niccol announced during a recent earnings call that all 3,500 U.S. locations will serve larger portions, according to NBC News. This addresses social media complaints that the chain has been short-changing customers. “Getting the feedback caused us to relook at our execution across our […]
‘The Media Be Lying’ – An ‘Ignorant’ Tiffany Haddish Responds to Backlash Over Her Viral Zimbabwe Video | WATCH
*Over the weekend, comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish caught some incoming after sharing a TikTok video of her experience in a Zimbabwean supermarket. The video, filmed in Harare, the country’s capital, showcased Haddish marveling at the size of the store and the variety of products available. The internet quickly reacted, with many labeling her reactions […]
FBI Confirms Bullet Struck Trump’s Ear During Assassination Attempt
*The FBI confirms that Donald Trump was indeed shot during the assassination attempt earlier this month. As we reported earlier, Trump was nearly assassinated at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13 and later stated that he was “shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.” The 20-year-old shooter […]
Erica Ash: Star of ‘Survivor’s Remorse’ and ‘Scary Movie,’ Passes Away at 46 After Courageous Cancer Battle
*Acclaimed actress and comedian Erica Ash, renowned for her roles in the ‘Scary Movie’ franchise and the television series “Survivor’s Remorse,” has passed away at the age of 46. Her family confirmed the sad news, revealing that she succumbed to a prolonged and valiant fight against cancer. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing […]
Vanessa Williams Recalls Johnny Carson’s Joke About Her Making Miss America History
*When Vanessa Williams became the first Black woman crowned Miss America in 1984 at age 20, she gained national attention. While many praised her as a role model and celebrated her historic win, she also faced a barrage of racist comments and death threats. Williams, now 61, recalls talk show host Johnny Carson mocking her […]
Documentary on JAY-Z’s Alleged Mistress Sparks Response from Publicist Behind Rihanna Affair Rumor| WATCH
*The new YouTube documentary “The Disturbing Death of JAY-Z’s Mistress” by Trap Lore Ross explores the mysterious death of 28-year-old model Cathy “Kori” White, who died from a brain aneurysm in 2011. The 49-minute film connects White to JAY-Z and Diddy, suggesting her death might be linked to claims that she was pregnant with Jigga’s […]
Sheila E. Claims Prince Recorded a Superior Version of Michael Jackson’s ‘Bad’
*Sheila E. recently shared that Prince recorded his version of Michael Jackson’s 1987 hit “Bad” before deleting it. During an interview with Jason Matheson on The Jason Show, the iconic drummer, now 66, dismissed any rumors of jealousy between Prince and Jackson, PEOPLE reports. “They hung out, we all hung out,” she said before recounting […]
‘I Don’t Have A Budget’: Why People Are Going Into Debt to Travel | VIDEO
*(CNN) — “I see money on holidays like Monopoly money,” says Lisa Fraser. The currently unemployed 30-year-old has been to Taipei, Budapest and New York in the past year, with no plans of giving up vacations while she looks for a job. “I don’t have a budget. I’ll have a rough idea, but if I […]
Roland Martin, Ed Gordan and Black Journalists Support Kamala Harris
*As Vice President Kamala Harris launched her campaign as the presumptive Democratic nominee, Black journalists Roland Martin and Ed Gordon played key roles. Martin and Gordon were involved in fundraising efforts that raised millions in the campaign’s first week, according to journal-isms.com. On Sunday, Win With Black Women held a Zoom call that drew 44,000 […]
Blair Underwood Declined Early ‘Sex and the City’ Role Due to Racial Fetishism Plot
*Blair Underwood explained in a new interview why he chose not to join “Sex and the City” three seasons before he was cast as Dr. Robert Leeds. According to IndieWire, Underwood revealed to the A.V. Club that he initially declined a role in an earlier season involving Kim Cattrall’s character dating a Black man. According […]
Swae Lee Criticized for Telling Fans Not to Vote for Kamala Harris: ‘Do Your Research’
*Rapper Swae Lee turned to social media to tell people to do their homework before voting for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. “Do not vote for Kamala!!! Do your research on that whole camp,” Lee tweeted on July 27. “I pay over millions in tax dollars every year this man Sent […]
Author Reflects on Legacy of Racial Violence Following Tragic Shooting of Sonya Massey
*Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, was fatally shot by Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson earlier this month. As we reported earlier, in the body camera footage released by the prosecutor’s office, Grayson (a White man) is seen threatening to shoot Massey over a dispute about moving a pot from the stove. Grayson then […]
Hip-Hop Legend DJ Polo Passes Away
*DJ Polo has passed away and his cause of death has not been reported at this time. Born Thomas E. Pough, he’s best known as the legendary DJ of the iconic duo Kool G Rap & DJ Polo. Their collaboration resulted in some of the most groundbreaking tracks of the late ’80s and early ’90s, […]
