Funnyman Bill Cosby (pictured) isn’t doing very much laughing these days as alleged sexual assault victims continue to crawl out of the woodwork to point the finger at him as their aggressor. The performer canceled a Sunday show in Boston, reportedly cited an impending snow storm. On the same day Cosby X’ed out his performance, a […]
A Georgia teen was sentenced to 40 years for an attack sparked by her friend’s online feud. Myzelle Chantal Armstrong (pictured) was sentenced to 4 years in prison and 36 years probation by a Cobb County, Georgia, judge for aggravated battery and aggravated assault. The The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the charges stem from an attack where she aided […]
Members of Bobbi Kristina Brown’s family held a prayer vigil for the ailing 21-year-old Monday in Atlanta. Reports ABC News: Bobbi Kristina Brown’s family is still praying for a miracle, and tonight several hundred people gathered for a vigil with that goal in mind. The “Shining a Light for Healing” vigil began at 7 p.m. […]
NYU and Columbia University students spotted Malia Obama with sister Sasha and First Lady Michelle Obama (pictured) touring their campuses Friday. This begs the obvious question: Could one of the first daughters be coming to New York City for college? Bwog.com, a Columbia student blog, posted images and video of the girls and their mother eating at the Community Food and […]
It’s no secret that some college students like to, well, “turn up,” over spring break. But, some activists in Ferguson, Mo., are asking students to “turn down,” for civic action. The Guardian is reporting that activist leaders in the St. Louis suburb are looking to sign up 250 young people for a week of “community […]
“Selma” director Ava DuVernay addressed attendees of the 46th Annual NAACP Image Awards with a heartfelt and passionate message about #BlackLivesMatter. During her speech she reminded us that African Americans are now not the only ones who are committed to the movement sweeping the nation. She said, “It was 60 years ago that Emmett Till was […]
Man of the cloth, Pastor George Hunley (pictured) of Louisa, Virginia, was cuffed by police and charged with making false statements. The good reverend claimed that he was shot and robbed by an interracial couple–a black male and a white female–who had an infant in the rear seat of their vehicle, after he spotted them on […]
During the NAACP Image Awards, writer-director, actor, producer and author Spike Lee was presented with this year’s President’s Award. The NAACP President’s Award, chosen by NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks, is bestowed in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service. Past honorees include Van Jones, President Bill Clinton, Soledad O’Brien, Ruby Dee, […]
There’s a line that says, “Don’t tell me what your priorities are. Show me how you spend your money and I’ll tell you what your priorities are.” Earlier this week, President Barack Obama released his 2016 budget. The $4.1 billion budget is aimed at providing support for families – specifically, middle class families. Whether you […]
Chipotle found itself the victim of racist hackers Sunday, the Daily Dot reports. SEE ALSO: Cops Caught On Facebook Showing Their Racial Biases Users screen-grabbed the offensive Tweets shortly before the burrito chain deleted them. You can see the company’s explanation and apology in the image above. The earlier, hacked version featured a swastika replacing the […]
Many in law enforcement use social media to nab criminals, so you’d think that they’d know to be careful when posting on websites like Facebook, because everyone is watching. Cops across the country have naively been using social media sites to rant about their jobs and put a spotlight on their racial biases. The Marshall Project published a collection of Facebook […]
Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard are not just making records on Fox’s “Empire,” they are breaking records. The hit hip hop drama, created by Lee Daniels, is the only primetime series—not just scripted—to grow in total viewers over each of its first five telecasts since at least 1991, smashing a 23-year ratings record, according […]
