Gabrielle Union recalls the time she broke out into hot flashes while filming a steamy love scene in upcoming romcom
When Leslie Jones broke into a full-blown hot flash on a recent episode of “The View” to the point where it was all she and the hosts could focus on, women everywhere collectively nodded —including Gabrielle Union. The 53-year-old actress, who’s currently navigating the change herself, knows exactly what it’s like to have your body […]
Here’s why some say Trump’s threat to invoke Insurrection Act is so chilling
President Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 amid the violent escalations of federal officers in Minneapolis drew a chilling effect for those who say such an act is not only unnecessary but a threat to democracy. “There is no insurrection in Minneapolis. Donald Trump knows that since he incited an actual one […]
Russell Wilson to join Ciara by earning his Beninese citizenship
Russell Wilson is on his way to becoming a citizen of Benin. The Giants quarterback recently visited the francophone country for the first time this month, and spoke about his plans to bring American football over as he earns his nationality. If this story sounds familiar, it’s because Wilson’s wife, Grammy-winning artist Ciara, recently became […]
Tensions escalate in Minneapolis as ICE reportedly shoots man in the leg and tear gasses a vehicle with children in it
Since reports surfaced of Renee Nicole Good being fatally shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis, tensions have been bubbling around the country as civilians push back against the growing attempts to give Immigration officers authority in states. At the epicenter of these tensions is Minneapolis, where communities have taken to the streets in protest of […]
New poll shows Jasmine Crockett behind in Texas Senate election, but Black voters overwhelmingly back her
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett‘s initial commanding lead in early polling in the U.S. Senate primary election has reversed, as a new poll of likely Democratic voters shows her behind her opponent, Texas State Rep. James Talarico. According to the Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey, Crockett is 9 points behind Talarico, 47% to 38%, with less […]
Philadelphia chapter of Black Panther Party provides support amid tension between public and ICE
As tensions between the public and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement mount following an ICE agent’s shooting and killing of an unarmed U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense has shown up in a supportive capacity in Philadelphia — and they didn’t come to play. Last week, members claiming to belong to […]
‘Authoritarian’: Trump rebuked by civil rights leaders after saying ‘we shouldn’t even have an election’
President Donald Trump is facing rebuke after recently implying the United States should no longer hold elections, just days after he warned Republicans he could soon face impeachment if his party loses control of Congress. During an interview with Reuters, Trump expressed frustrations yet again about the likelihood of major Republican losses in November’s general […]
HBCU archives to feature in the newest exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is introducing an exhibit featuring the archival collections of historically Black colleges and universities. The exhibition, which is called “At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs,” is set to open Friday (January 16), and run until July 19. Visitors will be able to […]
A$AP Rocky says Rihanna changed his life—and his mom knew she would
A$AP Rocky always knew Rihanna was special, and it turns out he wasn’t the only one. During a recent appearance on the New York Times’ “Popcast,” the “Highest 2 Lowest” star revealed that his mom was rooting for him and Rihanna’s relationship, long before he even thought it could be a possibility. “My mother used […]
The aunt of George Floyd calls out Trump after murder of Renee Good
“Donald Trump is not God. He thinks he is, but he is not.” Angela Harrelson, the aunt of George Floyd, had this to say in reaction to the murder of Renee Good, whose killing by an Immigration Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis has been justified by the president and his administration. Almost six years before, […]