‘Genius: MLK/X’ Stars Share Their Experience Portraying Coretta and Betty | WATCH
National Geographic’s Genius series returns with “Genius: MLK/X” the tale of two of America’s greatest icons, Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. The Genius is an autobiographical dramatization of those who have been influential in our society. Now in its fourth season, “Genius: MLK/X” focuses on the lives of both Martin and Malcolm simultaneously. […]
MLK III Tells Jonathan Majors His Mother ‘Was More Than a Prop’ | Video
*Martin Luther King III reacted to Jonatha Majors’ recent comments about his mother, Coretta Scott King. We reported earlier that when Majors spoke about his controversial domestic violence trial on ABC News, he referred to Coretta twice while noting how he wanted his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari (the woman at the center of the DV case), […]
‘My Mother Wasn’t A Prop’ – Dr. Bernice King Responds to Jonathan Majors’ Comments About Her Mother Coretta Scott King
*Coretta Scott King’s daughter, Dr. Bernice King, has seemingly responded to Jonathan Majors’ likening the women in his life to her late mother. During his recent interview with “Good Morning America,” the disgraced actor said his girlfriend, actress Meagan Good, “held me down” like Coretta Scott King amid his domestic violence trial last month. “She’s […]
Jonathan Majors Compares Girlfriend Meagan Good to Coretta Scott King
*Jonathan Majors claims his girlfriend, actress Meagan Good, “held me down” like Coretta Scott King amid his domestic violence trial last month. Majors was found guilty of assault and harassment against his ex, Grace Jabbari, and he’s speaking out for the first time about the high-profile trial in a new interview with GMA. “She’s an […]
Stephen A. Smith Back Pedals Comments About RiRi – Dissed MLK Monument’s Creator Says Deal with it + More | WATCH
*Social Heat is pretty spicy. Stephen A. Smith backtracked the messy comments he made on the “Sherri” talk show about Rihanna‘s planned 2023 Super Bowl performance and also blamed the supposed gaffe on his social media management team. The Blacklash (we know the correct spelling, it stays) was fast and furious, with many thinking Jay-Z […]
A New MLK and Coretta Scott King Monument is ‘INSULTING’ to Coretta’s Family – Says it Looks Like A Penis | PicsVideo
*(CNN) — Backlash ensued soon after a monument meant to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King‘s legacy in Boston was unveiled. The 20-foot tall, 40-foot wide “The Embrace“ statue was unveiled Friday on Boston Common, where King gave a speech on April 23, 1965, to a crowd of […]
Julia Roberts Reveals Martin Luther King Jr. Paid Hospital Bill for Her Birth | Video
*Julia Roberts revealed in a new interview with Gayle King that her birth was paid for by civil rights icons Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King. Roberts’ parents became close friends with the Kings in the 1960s when the children of Martin and Corretta were students of an acting workshop owned […]
MLK’s Niece Says He Would’ve Laughed at Cardi B’s ‘Housewives of the Civil Rights Movement’ Spoof
*Cardi B has apologized for appearing in a controversial comedy sketch in which she played Martin Luther King Jr.’s widow, Coretta Scott King — but the niece of the late civil rights activist says her uncle might’ve actually gotten a kick out of the skit. TMZ caught up Alveda King — whose father was Dr. King’s brother — and […]
MLK’s Daughter Seriously Pissed at Cardi B for Role as Coretta Scott King in Unflattering Skit – WATCH
*Can’t say we didn’t see this one coming. We’re talking about the reaction MLK, Jr‘s daughter is having to Cardi B‘s portrayal of Coretta Scott King in a skit from “Wild ‘N Out” star Rip Michaels’ new show, “Off the Rip.” Dr. Bernice King — the youngest child of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta […]
Black Caucus Dems Visit Senate to Read Coretta Scott King’s Letter and Protest Jeff Sessions
*About 10 members of the Congressional Black Caucus just stepped into the Senate chamber to protest the confirmation of President Trump’s attorney general nominee, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), and express outrage against the silencing of Sen. Elizabeth Warren. “Sen. Sessions may be one of the most incompatible nominees to the Department of Justice that we’ve seen in decades […]
Oyelowo, Thompson, Ejogo, Boseman on W Mag Best Performances List
*David Oyelowo, Chadwick Boseman, Tessa Thompson and Carmen Ejogo starred in some of Black Hollywood’s best movies of 2014 and now they’ve made W Magazine‘s 2015 best performances list. For the movie issue, Boseman easily made it onto the list since he’s been on a role playing pop iconic figures. Last year, he made folks get […]
