Federal judges uphold several North Carolina US House districts drawn by Republicans
Federal judges on Thursday upheld several U.S. House districts that North Carolina Republicans drew in 2023 that helped the GOP gain additional seats the following year. They rejected accusations the lines unlawfully fractured and packed Black voters to weaken their voting power. The order by three judges — all of whom were nominated to the bench by […]
Rep. Jasmine Crockett reveals white supremacist threats to her office: ‘Political violence is being fueled from the very top’
On Thursday, Nov. 20, an individual reportedly appeared at Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s office making “white supremacist threats and hand gestures.” In a statement released on social media, the Texas Democrat thanked Capitol Police for their swift response and assured everyone’s safety. However, she says, “this cannot become the norm.” “We’re living in a time where […]
‘Because you all like to fight’: Nine Black women allege discrimination at Virginia steakhouse
Nine women in Chesapeake, Virginia, say what started as a simple Friendsgiving dinner turned into a humiliating and discriminatory ordeal; one they’re now taking legal action to address. A viral video captured a fistfight between two women inside the Cork and Bull Chophouse on Nov. 6. But the group says that despite having nothing to […]
‘I wouldn’t want to share it with anyone else’: Michael B. Jordan reflects on him and Chadwick Boseman hitting career milestones on the same day
In the same way Marvel fans proclaim “Wakanda Forever,” yesterday felt like the universe stepping in to show us that Michael B. Jordan and Chadwick Boseman’s brotherhood really is foreverever. On Nov. 20, Hollywood gathered to celebrate Boseman’s posthumous induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one of the industry’s greatest honors. Amongst the many […]
Wendy Williams claims her legal guardian is keeping her from friends as punishment after dementia update
For the last three years, Wendy Williams has been under a court-appointed guardianship. Since then, the former talk show host has rarely been seen in the public eye or by her friends and family, a retreat that sources say is instigated by her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morissey. “[Wendy Williams] can’t go anywhere without Sabrina signing […]