Joshua Williams waded into the Ferguson, Missouri unrest after the shooting of Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson and became a prominent voice for peaceful protests. However, he has now been sentenced to 8 years in prison after pleading guilty to arson, burglary, and stealing. He had been accused of starting a fire at a Quik Trip in Berkeley, Missouri after the officer … [Read more...]
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FLOTUS Flows: Michelle Obama is Dropping Lines in “Go to College” Rap Video
Striding out of the White House in slow motion, sporting oversized sunglasses, Michelle Obama lays down a rap track aimed at raising the star power of math majors and engineering students. "If you wanna fly jets, you should go to college. Reach high and cash checks? Fill your head with knowledge," Obama rhymes as comedian Jay Pharoah, known for his Saturday Night Live … [Read more...]
Wake Up People: SCOTUS Will Hear Case That Could End Affirmative Action
Opponents of affirmative action in college admissions are hoping they can cripple the positive discrimination measure — if not outright kill it — when the Supreme Court takes up the issue Wednesday. The University of Texas at Austin says students learn better when there's diversity on campus and within racial groups. But lawyers for a woman who was denied admission to the … [Read more...]
Barbie Releases New Doll Based on Ava DuVernay and We Think It’s Amazing!
Whether she's standing up or sitting down, Ava DuVernay is one director who is a force to be reckoned with. Her fans think so and petitioned Mattel to make a Barbie Doll in her likeness. Well, apparently, Mattel Toys thinks so too. The Selma director is the latest African American celeb to snag her very own Barbie doll and the dreadlocked beauty goes on sale today. Check it … [Read more...]
First Look: Nat Turner Biopic Is the Slave Movie Slaves Would Love
He has wowed us in everything from The Great Debaters to Beyond the Lights. Now, Nate Parker is taking on what will most likely be hailed as his most challenging role to date as preacher and freedom fighter Nat Turner in the upcoming film The Birth of a Nation. For its part, Hollywood has long had a morbid fascination with all things slavery, including the portrayal of blacks … [Read more...]
This Sneak Peek of ‘The Wiz Live’ Will Definitely Make You Want to Watch It!
Queen Latifah, Common, and David Alan Grier are among the all star cast of the long awaited remake of the award-winning Broadway musical 'The Wiz' which airs live tonight on NBC. Starring newcomer Shanice Williams as Dorothy, the star-studded 3 hour live event promises to be a show stopping, eye popping new take on the Tony Award winning funky musical. And, it reintroduces … [Read more...]
They’re Baaaack! Rev Run and Wife Justine Star in New Travel Channel Reality Show
Rapper Mogul, turned Reverend, turned Reality Star Super-mogul, and now known to us as Rev Run is traveling around the world with his family and he wants to take us with him. The good right Reverend brings the funny as he tries to get some good ole r&r in the first episode of Rev Runs Around the World which airs tonight on The Travel Channel. Check out a sneek peak of … [Read more...]
Sixty Years Later: Here’s What the Black Lives Matter Movement Can Learn from Rosa Parks
Sixty years ago today, Rosa Parks sat down, took a load off, and unwittingly became the icon of the Civil Rights Movement. For one year, African Americans boycotted the bus system in Alabama. For one year, they protested, marched, and protested some more with their dollars and their sense. Thanks to Rosa, and many who have come after her, African Americans have come a long … [Read more...]
Check Out What President Obama and Stephen Curry Both Will Be Doing Tomorrow!
Aside from their love of basketball, President Barack Obama and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry share a love of Africa and giving. And they are both now on board encouraging all of us to support Giving Tuesday. What exactly is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to give on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to kick off a philanthropic Christmas season. … [Read more...]
Video: Huge Breakthrough Finally Allows African Americans to Discover Their Roots
I won't lie. Every time I see a commercial for ancestry.com, I feel some kind of way. It's hurtful. I'm pretty sure I don't need to spell out why. But with little ability to do anything about it, it became downright annoying. And then I heard about this. By the end of 2016, with the help of much needed volunteers, 1.5 million historical documents will be unleashed that … [Read more...]
Lupita Nyong’o Lands Mysterious Star Wars Role and You’ll Never Guess What It Is!
She was named People Magazine's 2014's Sexiest Woman Alive. Now, Lupita Nyong'o will portray the small alien with big eyes Maz Kanata in the December 16th release of the newest addition to the Star Wars Saga - Star Wars: The Force Awakens. J.J. Abrams reveals the sexy sensation will perform as a motion capture character whose eyes "have special meaning and … [Read more...]
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: 33 Veteran’s Day Food, Family and Fun Freebies
Yesterday, I came across a couple each wearing a 'Navy Dad' and 'Navy Mom' sweatshirt respectively. I cheered them on all the while being grateful for being a 'Navy Wife'. All too often, it's easy to forget our freedoms have been bought at a high price. There are men and women who serve our country tirelessly every day. Many times we don't know their names or where they … [Read more...]
VIDEO: David Banner’s “Marry Me” Is the Song that Black Love Needs Right Now
The first time I heard David Banner's new hit single, "Marry Me," featuring singer Rudy Currence, unexpectedly, I teared up. I have lived my forty plus years beneath this dark chocolate coating, proudly embracing it and daring others to do the same. But the thing with experience is you get to... experience. And, unfortunately, despite my self love, I have experienced the … [Read more...]
Univ. of Missouri Black Football Players Fight Racism by Refusing to Play
Graduate students called for a walkout on Monday as protests demanding the University of Missouri president's ouster over racial insensitivity gained steam. Black student groups all semester have criticized President Tim Wolfe's handling of racism on campus. A black graduate student went on hunger strike last week to draw awareness to the issue and black football players … [Read more...]
Charlie Brown and the Gang are Back in New ‘The Peanuts Movie’
By: Dwayna Clark BMWK attended the VIP Screening of The Peanuts Movie red carpet screening on, November 3rd at Regal Atlantic Station. The Ludacris Foundation along with The Ryan Cameron Foundation were the hosts of the VIP 20th Century Fox’s family film. Many local celebs and influencers brought their families to the screening including: Ludacris (Rapper … [Read more...]