After more than 25 years, Spike Lee will be working on a sequel to his musical School Daze. The film which starred Laurence Fishburne, Giancarlo Esposito, Tisha Campbell-Martin and Spike himself has a completed script for the second installment, as confirmed by Lee during an exclusive interview. Lee told Black&Sexy TV, “I had the script for ‘School Daze. But, what people … [Read more...]
Malcolm X Responds to Nicki Minaj & The Disrespect of Black History
Black History Month is supposed to be a time of honoring and remembering our unsung heroes, from the ones we learned about only briefly in school, to the ones who are making history in more present times. But unfortunately, it's also a time where we find ourselves frustrated by people who appear to be setting us back rather than propelling us forward. Young Money artist … [Read more...]
School Planned Fried Chicken and Watermelon for Black History Month Lunch
In February, we usually see a group of teenagers or young adults getting in trouble for their incentive actions surrounding Black History Month. This time, it's school officials who have some explaining to do. Carondelet High School for Girls in North California wanted to come up with a way to celebrate Black History Month with students. They decided on a lunchtime … [Read more...]
State of the Union 2014 Recap
Last night, millions of Americans tuned in as President Obama addressed the nation for the 5th time for the State of the Union. Men and women of Congress were present, along with other special guests who sat in the First Lady's Box Seats. The POTUS got right to business with his speech. He started the speech off talking about teachers, entrepreneurs, auto workers, farmers, … [Read more...]
Veteran’s Remains Returned to His Widow After 63 Years
Before leaving for the Korean War, Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Gantt told his bride Clara that if he didn't come back, she should remarry. She refused. He would be her only husband. The sergeant had been missing in action for decades, and everyone assumed he had died. Mrs. Gantt never gave up hope, and she never remarried. After 63 years, there is finally closure. On Friday … [Read more...]
BP Oil Executive Says She Was Fired for Ethnic Clothing and Hairstyles
Melphine Evans is suing her former employer, British Petroleum Oil Co., for unspecified damages, citing "race and gender discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination". Defendants include BP Products North America, BP West Coast Products located at her former office in La Palma, California, and nine of her former colleagues. Evans claims that she was fired … [Read more...]
Nelson Mandela Passes Away at 95
South African President Jacob Zuma has announced that Nelson Mandela has died. He was 95 years old. Zuma stated, "Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father." He will have a state funeral and will be mourned worldwide. https://twitter.com/NelsonMandela/status/408718988034592768 Mandela has been dealing with several health concerns recently. In … [Read more...]
Spread the Word: White House Announces First Student Film Festival
The Obama administration continues to bring new programs to the table. The White House has announced their first ever student film festival for students from K-12. Contest finalists will have their short films premiered at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and the films will also be featured on the White House website and other social networks. Students should create films under 3 … [Read more...]
12 Year Old Told to Cut Natural Hair or Get Expelled
An Orlando private school is threatening to expel a student if she does not cut and shape her natural hair. Faith Christian Academy is a PreK-12th grade private school located in Orlando, Florida. 12-year-old Vanessa VanDyke has been a student at the school since 3rd grade. School administrators have given her one week to comply, or she will be dismissed from the school … [Read more...]
Are You Ready for The Best Man 3?
We were first introduced to the cast of The Best Man back in 1999, with an all star cast and an intense story line. The gang all returned for a sequel, The Best Man Holiday, which is already a smashing success with $30.1 million earned at the box office its opening weekend. Those who have seen the movie are wondering if there's a third movie in the works. The answer is: very … [Read more...]
Teen Goes to Church to Ask Someone to Adopt Him
We hear it a lot, that there's a shortage of foster and adoptive families, but especially for our black children. From infants to teenagers, millions of kids are in the foster system, shuffling from group home to group home, looking for a place to call home, a group of people to call their family. The older you are, the harder it is to find your "forever home" of sorts. Many … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Speak Up: Postpartum Depression in African American Women
Last week, we watched a story unfold about a woman who was shot dead at after a bizarre car chase in Washington, D.C. Details were very fuzzy as the news initially reported who 34-year-old Miriam Carey was and what could have been her motive for driving erratically with her child in the car. Various stations speculated there may have been mental health issues surrounding her … [Read more...]
Mother and Son Both Graduate with Their PhDs
Vickie McBride has defied the odds of most teenage mothers. She had her son, Maurice, at only 13 years old. Despite the hardships the two have endured over the years, they have accomplished an amazing feat. They both have graduated with their doctorate degrees on the same day. After having Maurice at a young age, Dr. Vickie McBride stayed in school and took care of her son … [Read more...]
Ravens WR’s Pregnancy Announcement Goes Viral
If you're an avid user of Pinterest, you've probably seen some pretty awesome pregnancy announcements. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith and his wife Chanel added to the fun, announcing their pregnancy with this fun photo: The couple announced that they are expecting a baby by posting this photo on Chanel's Instagram page. Torrey shared the photo with his … [Read more...]
Applebees Calls 911 on Family Because of Their Noisy Kids
We've all experienced it: you're out to eat and there's a family with some active kids whose noise level is a little above normal. But we get over it, right? Well it seems like this Applebees franchise located in Texas took a more hands on approach. Eli Gau took his wife Lillian Maliti and their children out to eat at the "family-friendly" restaurant chain Sunday night. Gau … [Read more...]