Photo: The Hollywood Reporter Oprah Winfrey received the 2018 Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globe awards on Sunday night — becoming the first black woman to receive the award. Winfrey joins an impressive list of DeMille Award recipients including Denzel Washington, Audrey Hepburn, Meryl Streep and directors Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg — but […]
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Eight winter TV shows you need to be watching
The year 2018 is here and there’s a whole new batch of TV snacks to feast on that has us excited. Here’s a rundown of some shows that should definitely be on your watch-list ASAP: “To Rome For Love” When: Sundays @ 9/8c on Bravo Relationship expert Diann Valentin has a secret weapon when it comes to finding love […]
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Hear from coaches Kirby Smart and Nick Saban before National Championship game in Atlanta
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart make their opening statements during their joint press conference Sun., Jan. 7, 2018. This is their final media appearance before the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Bulldogs and the Crimson Tide on Monday night, January 8 at Mercedes […]
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Activist Erica Garner remembered for her relentless campaign for justice
Erica Garner, who became an activist for all who were wronged by the American justice system, died on Sat., Dec. 30. She was 27. A Twitter account associated with Erica Garner spoke of her compassion for humanity. CNN reported that her family is controlling the account. “When you report this you remember she was human: […]
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Civil Rights resolutions for a better America in 2018
Will 2018 be the year when racism ends and America truly has liberty and justice for all? Why not? Crazier things have happened, even in 2017. For civil rights, it was a whipsaw year of mighty and momentous, sickening and sad events nationwide. Last year’s headlines should inspire, embolden and spur — if not downright […]
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Seven ‘Hip-Hop’ stars making America ‘woke’ again
The jury is out on whether hip-hop artists are making more political tracks in the era of Donald Trump or whether conscious rap — which has always been a defining component of the genre — is now in the forefront because people are experiencing an awakening and are more willing to listen. There was a […]
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Keisha Lance Bottoms is sworn in as Atlanta’s new mayor
Keisha Lance Bottoms took the oath of office on Tue., Jan., 2, 2018, becoming the 60th mayor in the history of Atlanta, and just the second woman to hold the office. Bottoms was sworn in at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel on the campus of Morehouse College. In her inaugural address, Bottoms promised […]
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Less than 1 ounce of marijuana leads to arrests of over 60 Georgia partygoers
At least 63 people were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of possessing less than an ounce of marijuana after police were unable to identify the actual owner of the drug stash found at a house party in Cartersville, Georgia, over the weekend. Cartersville police said they arrived at the party — billed as a lingerie-themed […]
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Morehouse begins the year with a new President
A missed opportunity to attend Morehouse College as a student makes the reality of serving as the college’s 12th president much sweeter. Dr. David A. Thomas started his dream job at the all-male HBCU on Tue., Jan. 2, 2018. “Dr. Thomas is a nationally respected business educator and visionary leader with a support network that will bring […]
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Shondaland’s ‘Scandal’ to cross paths with ‘Get How to Get Away With Murder’
Apparently, the BlackGirlMagic of Shonda Rimes’ TGIT is spilling into a meeting of the minds! Deadline reports that the paths of Olivia Pope and Annalise Keating will cross later in current seasons of both shows. Details are being kept under wraps, but Kerry Washington gave a hint on Instagram moments ago in a not so subtle message to Viola Davis. Both shows have […]
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Decisions, Decisions: Darius Taylor returns to the bench to join Atlanta Dream coaching staff
We all have had to face a tough decision during our lives. Do I stay or do I go? Where to live, work? Whom to marry? What to eat for lunch this afternoon? Both big and small, we all have had to make choices. Newly hired Atlanta Dream assistant coach Darius Taylor is no different. […]
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Netflix renews Spike Lee’s ‘She’s Gotta Have It’
Netflix has ordered a Season 2 for “She’s Gotta Have It,” the series version of Spike Lee’s 1986 film starring DeWanda Wise. The filmmaker and the actress on Monday shared the news separately on their Instagram accounts. Wise captioned her post: “Back ta work! Season 2 is OFFICIAL!!! Can’t wait to return to BK. Congrats […]
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In a victory for civil rights and voting rights activists, Trump disbands voter fraud commission
President Donald Trump dissolved his much-touted voter fraud commission on Wed., Jan. 3, attributing the step to various states’ refusal to participate in the board, which was criticized as a misguided step to solve a practically non-existent problem. “Many mostly Democratic States refused to hand over data from the 2016 Election to the Commission On […]
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel accused of forcing black people out by ‘strategic gentrification’
Chicago’s mayor, Rahm Emanuel, has been a controversial figure in the black community. High-profile Chicagoans such as Chance The Rapper have publicly called him out, questioning his commitment to quality education for all Chicagoans. Others have criticized him on matters of race and policing, in particular questioning his role in the Laquan McDonald cover up, as the Chicago […]
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“A Girl Named Keisha”: Mayor of Atlanta
Atlanta native Keisha Lance Bottoms took the oath of office on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, becoming the 60th mayor in the history of Atlanta, and just the second woman to hold the office. Bottoms also is the first Atlanta Public Schools’ alumnus to hold the office as well. Bottoms was sworn in at the Martin […]