The significance of Black actors over 50 in cinema
While famous Black actors are undeniably breaking records and making film history in real time, it often seems like older actors are overlooked in favor of newer faces. Here, we spotlight some of the most impactful Black actors over 50 — all true icons in our eyes. Iconic Black actors and their contributions HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL […]
Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ask judge to release identities of his accusers
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asked a New York judge Tuesday to force prosecutors to disclose the names of his accusers in his sex trafficking case. The lawyers wrote in a letter to a Manhattan federal court judge that the hip-hop music maker needs to know the identities of his alleged […]
Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnout
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former first lady Michelle Obama will headline a rally in Atlanta a week before the Nov. 5 election alongside celebrities and civic leaders focusing on engaging younger and first-time voters, as well as voters of color. The Oct. 29 event will be hosted by When We All Vote, a nonpartisan civic engagement […]
Gift and Estate Taxes: Should I Start Giving My Kids Their Inheritance Now?
As with past election years, 2024 has thus far been full of promises and threats from both sides of the political aisle. Taxes are always a common topic but have recently proven to be especially concerning as conversations arise about capital gains and estate tax changes. Regardless of who wins the presidency in November, a […]
Digital Banking Safety: Navigating the Fintech Landscape
Picture this: You wake up one morning, reach for your smartphone to check your bank balance, and poof! Your life savings have vanished into the digital ether. Welcome to the brave new world of financial technology (fintech), where groundbreaking innovation and hair-raising risk walk hand in hand down the information superhighway. In recent years, fintech […]
Has Big Tech Become a Religion?
At Harvard University’s commencement ceremony this year, humanist chaplain Greg Epstein gave a blessing that was not religious in nature. “Take a deep breath, not because you earned it,” said Epstein. “You never have to earn breath. You deserve it because you are human.” Epstein’s book, Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World’s Most Powerful […]
Making Modeling More Inclusive
Britney Wittes was just 10 years old when she landed her first modeling gig. From there, her career took off almost overnight: She began booking job after job, working with top brands like Kohl’s, American Girl, Walgreens and Procter & Gamble, among others. But around the time she hit puberty, the calls started to slow […]
Five years ago, we asked Kamala Harris about reparations. Now her opponents are distorting her answer
During Charlamagne Tha God’s interview in Detroit with Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday night, an exchange took place that I’d been bracing for since she announced her run for president: Charlamagne: Have you seen the clip Madam Vice President from theGrio? It’s a clip that’s kinda of out of context, and it says that […]
