Cynthia Erivo, Regina King and more to be honored at the annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television Awards
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced its full slate of honorees for its seventh annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television awards. The ceremony, which will take place on December 9, will be hosted by “Saturday Night Live” actor and comedian Jay Pharoah. Celebrating standout performances and work in Black entertainment, this year’s honorees […]
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies. The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. They generally used a similar tone but varied in wording. […]
Pharrell Williams recalls being fired from McDonald’s three times: ‘I was eating the chicken nuggets’
Pharrell Williams has experienced stratospheric success in his career. The 13-time Grammy-winning artist, who currently heads Louis Vuitton menswear, is the epitome of a multihyphenate. However, he wasn’t always so prolific. Long before his former production duo, The Neptunes, and band N.E.R.D. were topping the music charts, Williams was just another day worker getting fired […]
50 Reassuring Quotes For A Stressful Day
Hard days are a normal part of life, and we’ve all been there. When you’re feeling the pressure, with worries on your mind and anxiety in your heart, it can be hard to see through the blur. But you’ve got this. Sometimes all it takes is a gentle reminder—of what’s true and what matters and […]
Nvidia Becomes the World’s Most Valuable Company, Leading a New Era of AI
This week, Nvidia reached a historic milestone, becoming the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, surpassing tech giant Apple for the second time this year. Nvidia stock rose to a record high on Wednesday with a market valuation of $3.58 trillion, ahead of Apple at $3.38 trillion. Nvidia’s stock has nearly tripled in 2024, thrilling […]
How Interacting With Your Future Self Can Dramatically Alter Your Life
If the idea of asking your future self for advice sounds like the plot of a Black Mirror episode, think again. “Future You” is a platform originally designed for students to get a glimpse of their 60- to 70-year-old selves, in hopes of feeling more secure in their life choices. Future You uses advanced AI […]
