Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Today’s News
- Oscar Winner Regina King Gives the Docudrama ‘Shirley’ the Respect It Deservesby Delaina Dixon on March 18, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Shirley Chisholm, Brooklyn-born with a distinct British West-Indian accent, shattered barriers by becoming the first Black woman to seek a major party’s nomination for president. Her prominence started in 1968 when Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress and represented New York’s 12th Congressional District. She would serve seven terms in office through The post Oscar Winner Regina King Gives the Docudrama ‘Shirley’ the Respect It Deserves appeared first on EBONY.
- Shirley Chisholm Was a Politician and Trendsetter That Surpassed ‘The Hill” and Into Fashionby Victor Qunnuell Vaughns Jr on March 18, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Shirley Chisholm was a trailblazing figure in American politics, known not only for her groundbreaking achievements as the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress but also for her distinctive style and presence. Chisholm’s style was a reflection of her boldness, confidence and commitment to breaking barriers. Chisholm’s style undoubtedly inspired a The post Shirley Chisholm Was a Politician and Trendsetter That Surpassed ‘The Hill” and Into Fashion appeared first on EBONY.
- Let’s Give It Up For These 11 Black Women Artists Who Broke the Mold With Their Soundby Josh Baker on March 18, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Curating a playlist for Women’s History Month that celebrates the trailblazing contributions of Black women artists is an opportunity to showcase their innovative sound and empowering anthems. From the soulful melodies of Aretha Franklin to the rhymes of Queen Latifah, the playlist can span decades and genres, reflecting the diverse talents of these visionary musicians. The post Let’s Give It Up For These 11 Black Women Artists Who Broke the Mold With Their Sound appeared first on EBONY.
- Empowering Health: Breaking The Stigma And Raising Awareness Of Endometrial Cancerby Kristin Morgan on March 18, 2024 at 2:28 pm
With an estimated 61,000 new cases every year (American Cancer Society, 2024a), endometrial cancer has become an increasingly threatening cancer to people in the U.S., and we’re still not talking about it enough. Endometrial cancer (also known as uterine cancer) is a type of cancer found in the inner lining of the uterus, which is The post Empowering Health: Breaking The Stigma And Raising Awareness Of Endometrial Cancer appeared first on EBONY.
- The 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards: Best Moments and Winners!by Delaina Dixon on March 17, 2024 at 2:42 am
The 55th NAACP Image Awards was sharp and sexy in its live broadcast from the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California. Queen Latifah’s opening bit featured Vice President Kamala Harris, who asked the Queen to remind all Americans to register and vote. After Queen Latifah announced that just one drop of Usher’s The post The 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards: Best Moments and Winners! appeared first on EBONY.
- The Best Looks From the NAACP Image Awards Red Carpetby Victor Qunnuell Vaughns Jr on March 16, 2024 at 11:45 pm
The NAACP Awards red carpet is a beacon of cultural celebration and empowerment, where celebrities and influencers from the African American community gather to showcase their talent, style, and commitment to social change. This iconic event serves as a platform for honoring excellence in various fields, from entertainment and activism to entrepreneurship and leadership. The The post The Best Looks From the NAACP Image Awards Red Carpet appeared first on EBONY.
- 10 of the Best Beauty Launches of the Weekby Victor Qunnuell Vaughns Jr on March 15, 2024 at 7:11 pm
TGIF! Friday is finally here and the weather is warming up and the sun is out longer. Before we head into the weekend officially we wanted to share the latest and best beauty launches of the week. From Keys Soulcare founded by singer Alicia Keys to Starface the pimple patches you won’t be embarrassed to The post 10 of the Best Beauty Launches of the Week appeared first on EBONY.
- Woman Art Warrior: Renée Cox Uses Her Body (of Work) to Change the Black Narrativeby Delaina Dixon on March 15, 2024 at 5:12 pm
Renée Cox isn’t afraid to put her body on the line. Over her 30-year-plus career, the artist has tackled history, race and sexuality in her work, working through the mediums of photography, collage and video. Cox has often used her own body as a canvas to challenge conventional beauty standards and power structures. The result The post Woman Art Warrior: Renée Cox Uses Her Body (of Work) to Change the Black Narrative appeared first on EBONY.
- I Scored A Ticket to the 96th Academy Awards—Here’s My Experienceby Delaina Dixon on March 14, 2024 at 10:00 pm
Most people only dream about attending the Oscars: being inside the Dolby Theatre to rub shoulders with A-list celebrities and the select handful about to win that golden statue. Well, I had a seat at the Oscars to witness it all. It started with a personal invitation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and The post I Scored A Ticket to the 96th Academy Awards—Here’s My Experience appeared first on EBONY.
- Shannon Sharpe & Chad Ochocino React To Bruno Mars’ Alleged $50M Gambling Debt As MGM Denies Reportsby Noah Williams on March 18, 2024 at 8:17 pm
Amid Rumors Bruno Mars is indebt to the MGM Grand for $50 Million Shannon Sharpe alleges he heard the popstar lost $17M in one night alone.
- Broke Boi Behavior: Donald Trump Can’t Pay His $454 Million Bond For Civil Fraud Case, 30 Insurance Companies Reject His Pleaby Jason "Jah" Lee on March 18, 2024 at 7:40 pm
Donald Trump can't secure $454 million bond for civil fraud judgement that is due at the end of the month
- NeNe Pettily Poses For Pic With Simon Guobadia & His ‘Friend’, Believes She Doesn’t Owe Porsha ‘Anything But An A** Whooping’by Shannon Dawson on March 18, 2024 at 7:20 pm
Are NeNe Leakes and Simon Guobadia forming an alliance against Porsha Williams?
- ‘Love Is Blind’ Star AD Opens Up About Spending Thanksgiving With Her ‘Flirty Friend’ Clay After Being Dumped At The Altarby Rebecah Jacobs on March 18, 2024 at 6:26 pm
Love Is Blind Season 6 is officially behind us, but fans still have a lot of questions lingering--especially when it comes to AD's relationship with Clay.
- It’s An #RHOA Wrap: Sanya Richards Ross Exiting ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ After Two Seasonsby Danielle Canada on March 18, 2024 at 5:05 pm
The rumors about another Real Housewife of Atlanta leaving the franchise are indeed true. Amid ongoing reboot rumors, Andy Cohen confirmed that Sanya Richards Ross is exiting the Bravo series after two seasons making her the third #RHOA star to leave ahead of season 16. On Thursday, Bravo boss Andy Cohen hosted another episode of
- Raising Bae-dom? Here’s Why Social Media Suspects ‘Snowfall’ Star Gail Bean & ‘Raising Kanan’ Star Malcolm Mays Are Datingby lexdirects on March 18, 2024 at 3:58 pm
Here's why Gail Bean sparked relationship rumors with her former 'Snowfall' co-star Malcolm Mays at the NAACP Image Awards.
- BOSSIP Horoscopes: Week Of March 17by Janeé Bolden on March 18, 2024 at 3:34 pm
Horoscopes for an astrological forecast for the week of March 17, 2024 based on sun or rising sign, as predicted by Psychic Zya.
- Immanueal ‘Manny’ Clark: Family Files Federal Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Portland Officer Who Shot Unarmed Man In The Backby Jason "Jah" Lee on March 18, 2024 at 2:47 pm
Immanueal “Manny” Clark’s family files wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Portland and the police officer who fatally shot him in the back unjustly in November 2022
- Amber Rose Reveals Machine Gun Kelly Apologized For Not Treating Her Better, Says She Wants Compensation From Kanye Westby Rebecah Jacobs on March 18, 2024 at 2:41 pm
Amber Rose isn't holding back when she talks about how she was really treated in previous relationships.
- Pop-up Shop Selling $20 YZY GAP Merchandise Shut Down By LAPD After Kanye West’s Team Alleges The Inventory Was Stolenby Noah Williams on March 18, 2024 at 12:15 pm
'The Last Supply' pop-up featuring unreleased Yeezygap was shut down by LAPD after Kanye West alleged the inventory was stolen.
- Former Tesla worker settles discrimination case, ending appeals over lowered $3.2 million verdictby Associated Press on March 17, 2024 at 3:03 pm
The April verdict was the second one reached in Owen Diaz’s case seeking to hold Tesla liable for allowing him to be subjected to racism. The post Former Tesla worker settles discrimination case, ending appeals over lowered $3.2 million verdict appeared first on TheGrio.
- Massachusetts investigators pursue six 8th graders who created a mock slave auction on Snapchatby Associated Press on March 16, 2024 at 5:30 pm
Six teenagers are accused of participating in “a hateful, racist online chat" that included "a mock slave auction," investigators say. The post Massachusetts investigators pursue six 8th graders who created a mock slave auction on Snapchat appeared first on TheGrio.
- Vaughan Gething elected first Black leader of a U.K. governmentby Associated Press on March 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Vaughan Gething won the Welsh Labour Party leadership race, setting him to be the first Black leader of Wales’ semi-autonomous government. The post Vaughan Gething elected first Black leader of a U.K. government appeared first on TheGrio.
- David Harris, the first Black pilot hired by a major U.S. airline, has died at 89by Associated Press on March 16, 2024 at 2:54 pm
David E. Harris, who flew bombers for the U.S. military and broke barriers in 1964 when American Airlines hired him as a pilot, has died. The post David Harris, the first Black pilot hired by a major U.S. airline, has died at 89 appeared first on TheGrio.
- Fulton County DA Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case in Georgia after special prosecutor resignsby Associated Press on March 16, 2024 at 2:28 pm
Fulton County DA Fani Willis will remain on the most sprawling of four criminal cases against former President Donald Trump. The post Fulton County DA Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case in Georgia after special prosecutor resigns appeared first on TheGrio.
- South Africa’s foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza will be arrestedby Associated Press on March 16, 2024 at 2:07 pm
South Africa Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor made the comment earlier this week at a Palestinian solidarity event. The post South Africa’s foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza will be arrested appeared first on TheGrio.
- Police reforms enacted after Tyre Nichols’ death will end if Tenn. governor signs billby Associated Press on March 15, 2024 at 3:57 pm
The bill sponsor, noting he was empathetic, said "we can’t let that empathy cloud our judgment in protecting 7 million Tennesseans." The post Police reforms enacted after Tyre Nichols’ death will end if Tenn. governor signs bill appeared first on TheGrio.
- After video shows Black man being kicked in head during arrest, 2 officers placed on leaveby Associated Press on March 15, 2024 at 3:13 pm
Sterling Heights police said Wednesday that it released the edited, nearly nine-minute-long video footage “in the spirit of transparency.” The post After video shows Black man being kicked in head during arrest, 2 officers placed on leave appeared first on TheGrio.
- Fulton County DA Fani Willis can stay on Trump case only if she removes her ex as a special prosecutor, judge saysby Associated Press on March 15, 2024 at 2:20 pm
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must step aside from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump or remove the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship before the case can proceed. The post Fulton County DA Fani Willis can stay on Trump case only if she removes her ex as a special prosecutor, judge says appeared first on TheGrio.
- Judge throws out land discrimination lawsuit filed by descendants of enslaved people for technical errorby Associated Press on March 14, 2024 at 2:47 pm
Judge Jay Stewart's order allows the Southern Poverty Law Center to file a new version of the lawsuit for Hogg Hummock residents. The post Judge throws out land discrimination lawsuit filed by descendants of enslaved people for technical error appeared first on TheGrio.
- Black Women Entrepreneurs Generate $100B In Revenue Yet Still Have Issues Being Treated Equitablyby Kimberly Wilson on March 17, 2024 at 6:11 pm
Black women are continuing to dominate the entrepreneurial ecosystem, but have yet to get the support they deserve per a report from Wells Fargo.
- 30-Somethings Share Why Moving Back Home Was The Best Decision They Made For Their Financial Futureby Kimberly Wilson on March 17, 2024 at 5:55 pm
Living on your own is one of the key markers of adulthood. However, as rent and mortgage rates continue to over-index, young-ish adults are moving back home.
- Our Favorite Beauty Looks From The 2024 NAACP Awardsby India Jones on March 17, 2024 at 2:26 am
From Taraji P. Henson’s finger waves to Keke Palmer’s black and white eyeshadows, here are the best beauty moments from the red carpet.
- The Best Red Carpet Looks At The NAACP Image Awardsby Kerane Marcellus on March 17, 2024 at 1:26 am
Stars like Damson Idris, Kyla Pratt, and Michelle Buteau stepped out in style for one of the biggest nights for Black entertainers.
- Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis Can Remain On Trump Georgia Election Caseby Melissa Noel on March 15, 2024 at 8:28 pm
The judge said Willis could continue on with the case only if special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she had a romantic relationship with, resigned. Wade resigned Friday afternoon.
- There Aren’t That Many Black Major League Baseball Players Right Now. But Change Is On The Wayby Rayna Rayford on March 15, 2024 at 8:25 pm
Diversity within the youth pipeline is slowly, but steadily improving, and the league anticipates this will eventually increase the number of Black players.
- California Black Women's Health Project: Celebrating A 30-Year Legacy Of Improving Health And Wellness For Black Women And Girlsby Rayna Rayford on March 15, 2024 at 7:17 pm
“Until we see a true dismantling of explicit and implicit racism in healthcare and other social systems, we will continue to fight for our lives and bridge the gaps for the health of Black women and girls,” says Sonya Young Aadam.
- Essence Fashion Diary: Get Ready With Arsema Thomas For The NAACP Image Awardsby Robyn Mowatt on March 15, 2024 at 5:55 pm
Ahead of the special evening for the rising actress, we discussed her style origins and her role in 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.'
- Idris Elba Is Laying Plans To Create A Smart Eco-City Along The Coast Of Sierra Leoneby Kimberly Wilson on March 15, 2024 at 3:12 pm
Sherbro Island, an area of Sierra Leone, is the rich coast Elba plans to collaborate with the government to develop.
- This Is The Real Reason People Aren't Having Childrenby Kimberly Wilson on March 15, 2024 at 3:11 pm
A new study from NerdWallet has found that cost is playing a major role in family planning, and is ultimately leading many to remain child-free.
- Two Sisters Are Shaking Up Jacksonville With Their Homemade Deviled Crab Recipes, Moving From A Food Truck To Brick And Mortar Locationsby Aria Bell on March 18, 2024 at 6:14 pm
What started as a food truck business built by two sisters out of love for a special hometown dish has now morphed into a brick-and-mortar location with more on the way.
- A New Waterpark To Open At Georgia’s Lake Lanier Amid Haunted Reputation: ‘Everyone Knows Lake Lanier Is Haunted’by Jahaura Michelle on March 18, 2024 at 6:10 pm
The anticipation surrounding the forthcoming launch of a waterpark at Georgia’s Lake Lanier this summer has triggered mixed reactions on social media, with users reflecting on the eerie tales associated with the lake’s past.
- ‘All That’ Former Stars Giovonnie Samuels And Bryan Hearne Reflect On The Dark Side Of Their Experiences As ‘Quiet On Set’ Docuseries Dropsby Shanique Yates on March 18, 2024 at 4:53 pm
Nickelodeon raised an entire generation of children with its programming during the 1990s and 2000s, but did it come at the cost of the well-being of the child actors involved?
- Tracee Ellis Ross Gets Candid About ‘Girlfriends’ Reboot Potential: ‘I Genuinely Don’t Think It’s Ever Going To Happen At This Point’by Tomas Kassahun on March 18, 2024 at 4:13 pm
Tracee Ellis Ross is shutting down rumors about a possible Girlfriends reboot. Ross, who played Joan on the popular UPN show, addressed the rumors during a recent interview with Vibe. “The cast has always wanted to do it, but I’ll be honest with you, the ship has sailed,” Ross told VIBE. “I don’t think it’s… Continue reading Tracee Ellis Ross Gets Candid About ‘Girlfriends’ Reboot Potential: ‘I Genuinely Don’t Think It’s Ever Going To Happen At This Point’
- Halle Bailey’s New Single, ‘In Your Hands,’ Is A Sentimental Ballad Of Honesty And Vulnerabilityby JaJuan Malachi on March 18, 2024 at 3:21 pm
Halle Bailey has returned to music after taking the movie world by storm with her appearances in The Little Mermaid and The Color Purple.
- Russell Wilson’s $165 Million Net Worth Proves He’s One of the Highest Paid Athletesby Hayley Hynes on March 18, 2024 at 12:55 pm
There’s been a lot of talk about Russell Wilson lately thanks to his new deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As with all NFL contracts, the father of four is set to rake in over a million dollars from this, but that has nothing on the multi-millions he’ll have to be paid out from his last… Continue reading Russell Wilson’s $165 Million Net Worth Proves He’s One of the Highest Paid Athletes
- Women’s Sports Deserve The Same Space For Aggression That Men’s Sports Getby Kahlil Haywood on March 15, 2024 at 7:58 pm
I may sound like a broken record, but women’s basketball is on fire! Coming off the heels of a superb SEC finals game, we now turn to the NCAA tournament. Competition is at an all-time high, and that’s evident through the aggressive play we’ve been seeing. Most recently, we saw quite the brouhaha develop between… Continue reading Women’s Sports Deserve The Same Space For Aggression That Men’s Sports Get
- Judge Rules That Either Fani Willis Or Nathan Wade Must Withdraw From Trump Caseby Christopher Rhodes on March 15, 2024 at 6:53 pm
Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis can continue to lead the prosecution against former President Donald Trump and associates for attempting to interfere in the Georgia 2020 presidential election. After months of speculation and accusations surrounding the personal relationship between Willis and prosecutor Nathan Wade, a judge has decided that either Willis or Wade… Continue reading Judge Rules That Either Fani Willis Or Nathan Wade Must Withdraw From Trump Case
- Former NFL Player’s Daughter Says She Was Discriminated Against Because Of Her Braids While Working At ShopRite, NAACP Gets Involvedby Aria Bell on March 15, 2024 at 6:16 pm
Citing The CROWN Act, the NAACP is rallying behind retired NFL Player Andrew Pinnock after his daughter allegedly experienced racial discrimination at her new job.
- Not So Private Parts Blogger And Doula Brandi Sellerz-Jackson Pens Book On Healing From Traumaby Kui Mwai on March 15, 2024 at 5:55 pm
Birth and postpartum doula Brandi Sellerz-Jackson, who is the creator of Not So Private Parts, a lifestyle blog that aims to end the stigma surrounding talking about women’s issues, is now adding another title to her resume: author. On Thriving: Harnessing Joy Through Life’s Great Labors, penned by the life doula, helps readers thrive in… Continue reading Not So Private Parts Blogger And Doula Brandi Sellerz-Jackson Pens Book On Healing From Trauma
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