Blackface again mars Philadelphia’s troubled New Year parade
The mayor of Philadelphia is sharply criticizing two men who wore blackface while marching in the city’s annual New Year’s…
Ethan Couch of ‘affluenza’ case arrested, accused of probation violation
Couch, 22, is accused of testing positive for THC on a drug patch, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported, citing court…
Pentagon leadership confident in security of US Embassy in Baghdad, undecided about additional troop deployments
The Pentagon has deployed 100 Marines and 750 soldiers in response to protests. January 2, 2020, 5:51 PM 6 min…
'Pure evil': Satellites show destroyed gravesites in China
• More than 100 Muslim graveyards demolished by Chinese authorities Source link
Cleveland man allegedly fires celebratory bullets that killed girlfriend on New Year’s
Erika Miranda’s death was the first reported homicide in Cleveland in 2020. January 2, 2020, 9:46 PM 3 min read…
US military warns anyone who attempts to overrun Iraq embassy “will run into a buzz saw”
“We are very confident that the integrity of that embassy is strong and it is highly unlikely to be physically…
Julian Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro announced the end to his campaign on Thursday. “It’s with profound gratitude to all of…
Pelosi finished impeachment, then came an unusual statement
President Donald Trump is using the issue of homelessness to attack House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the midst of a…
Hanukkah stabbing victim may never walk, talk again; daughter begs to ‘stop the hatred’
The daughter of a man critically hurt in a machete attack during Hanukkah is pleading with the public to “stand…
Bill Taylor departs post as top US diplomat in Ukraine
In his six months as charge d’affaires in Kiev, Taylor twice testified as part of the House probe into President…
Leaked emails on Ukraine aid freeze bolster case for witnesses at Senate trial: Schumer
Democrats on Thursday quickly seized on freshly leaked emails in which a White House budget official told the Pentagon last…
Trump impeachment: All eyes on McConnell as Senate returns Friday
McConnell’s speech will mark a return to the impeachment saga after two weeks of relative quiet, where little was learned…
‘Affluenza teen’ Ethan Couch arrested for probation violation
Couch, 22, was on probation after he was released from jail in April 2018. January 2, 2020, 11:12 PM 6…
Burnett: Trump didn't want anyone to see these emails
CNN’s Erin Burnett reacts to unredacted documents reviewed by Just Security which purport to show that the order to freeze…
Trump administration restricts most flavored vaping cartridges but not menthol
The Trump administration on Thursday said it will effectively ban all flavors of vaping cartridges except menthol and tobacco, a…
Donald Trump ordered hold of Ukraine aid according to White House budget official
The documents, including emails from officials at the Department of Defense and the Office of Management and Budget that were…
Portland coach who comforted armed student named one of Time magazine’s heroes of 2019
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) — A Portland high school coach who confronted and comforted an armed student back in May has…
A 1970 Law Led to the Mass Sterilization of Native American Women. That History Still Matters
Marie Sanchez, chief tribal judge on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, arrived in Geneva in 1977 with a clear message to…
Truck Driver Launches Website To Help Travelers Find Black Owned Restaurants
Truck drivers spend a lot of time on the road and the meal options can be hit or miss. The…
Teen Entrepreneur Celebrates 10 Years in Business, Lemonade Distribution in 1,500 Supermarkets
She started a business that went from a single lemonade stand to the shelves of 1,500 supermarkets across the country.…
Lindsay Lohan Says She’s Returning To The U.S. For A Hollywood Comeback In 2020
Lindsay Lohan has big plans for 2020. In a New Year’s Eve interview with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper, Lohan…
People Are Here For Blue Ivy’s Photoshoot With Megan Thee Stallion, Beyoncé
Megan Thee Stallion is ringing in 2020 by sending Twitter into a frenzy. The rapper shared two snapshots on social…
Sharon Stone Did Not Take Kindly To Bumble’s Quip After Unblocking Her From App
This dating app certainly made a bumble of the situation with Sharon Stone. The 61-year-old actor was not impressed with…
Don Larsen, Yankees Pitcher Who Threw Only Perfect World Series Game, Dead At 90
NEW YORK (AP) — Don Larsen, the journeyman pitcher who reached the heights of baseball glory when he threw a…
Filmmaker Ron Howard Reveals What Hollywood Really Thinks About Trump
Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard didn’t mince words when asked why people in his industry tend to oppose President Donald Trump.…
Mark Hamill Has The Question People Should Ask About The Trump Impeachment
Namely, “why would an innocent man bar witnesses who could exonerate him” from testifying in the Senate’s impeachment trial. ″#Duh,”…
One Crazy Detail About ‘The Wonder Years’ Is Blowing People’s Minds
Those who grew up watching “The Wonder Years” on television are experiencing an uncomfortable reminder about just how much time…
Old Photo Of John Cena With Baby Goat Finally Sparks ‘Photoshop Battle’ It Deserves
An old image of professional wrestler and actor John Cena cradling a baby goat is going viral on Reddit, where…
‘Captain America’ Actor Charged With Stabbing Mom To Death
An actor in “Captain America: The First Avenger” was arrested Tuesday and charged in the stabbing death of her mother,…
Wilmer Valderrama Gets Engaged And The Photo Is Ultraromantic
The “NCIS” and “That ’70s Show” star got engaged to girlfriend Amanda Pacheco on Wednesday and posted an Insta-worthy photo…
First Transgender Character Is Coming To Marvel ‘Very Soon’
The first transgender character will join Marvel’s ranks “very soon,” studio president Kevin Feige said, answering calls for the studio…
Dan Reynolds Of Imagine Dragons Has Perfect Reply To Critics After Band Scores Rock Honor
Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds has no time for purist rock fans sore about his band’s success. On Tuesday, Billboard…
Busy Philipps Opens Up About ‘Busy Tonight’ Being Canceled In Emotional Post
Busy Philipps opened up on Instagram about how devastated she was when her talk show “Busy Tonight” was canceled last…
John Boyega Ripped For Crude Sex Remark About Daisy Ridley’s Rey (Spoiler)
“Star Wars” actor John Boyega exited 2019 in an online war after he made a crude joke about his Finn…
Finally, Some Good News For Women Directors in Hollywood
The proportion of women directing top movies at the box office markedly increased last year, according to one of the…
‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ Editor Reveals Answers To Major Mysteries
Warning! “Star Wars” spoilers below! Just when you thought you had all the “Star Wars” mysteries figured out, “The Rise…
Danielle Brooks Of ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Gets Engaged
“I never thought one of the best days of my year would happen the last week of the year. I…
Jessie J Slams Blog For Channing Tatum Remarks: ‘Lying Isn’t Journalism’
Jessie J is not happy with an entertainment blog that claimed the singer’s recent Instagram post about mental health related…
Meat Loaf Says He’s A ‘Sex God,’ Calls Greta Thunberg ‘Brainwashed’
Meat Loaf gave quite the interview to The Daily Mail this week, talking about everything from his sex life to…
Robin Williams’s Daughter Gets Sweet Surprise From Disney Character Filter On Instagram
Zelda Williams has delivered something as warm and fuzzy as a Disney movie. On Sunday, the 30-year-old daughter of the…
West Virginia Corrections Dept. Will Institute Holocaust Training After Nazi Salute Photo
West Virginia plans to institute Holocaust-related training for its corrections department staff after a photo of cadets making a Nazi…
Lizzo Reflects On Her Inspiring Journey: ‘Anything Can Happen In A Decade’
Lizzo is celebrating the new year by reflecting on her past. The singer/rapper tweeted an inspiring note on Tuesday about…
This Woman is a C-suite Exec of the First Equity and Debt Crowdfunding Platform in Illinois
When Florence Hardy started helping business owners obtain licenses as a business consultant for the City of Chicago, she noticed…
Annual Kwanzaa Crawl Brings $250,000 to Black Businesses in New York City
Let’s support black businesses through libations! According to The Root, the annual Kwanzaa Crawl helps generate $250,000 for black businesses…
Michelle Obama is Once Again ‘Most Admired Woman’ in 2019 Gallup Poll
In another election, Obama wins again! According to ABC News, former first lady Michelle Obama has been named the “most…
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Pardons Over 11,000 Marijuana Convictions
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has pardoned low-level marijuana convictions for more than 11,000 people, according to CNN. Now that Illinois…
Danielle Outlaw Becomes Philadelphia’s First Black Woman Police Commissioner
Philadelphia has hired Danielle Outlaw, making her the first black woman police commissioner hired to lead the city, according to…
Toy Company Hasbro Officially Owns Death Row Records
Can you make fun-filled and enjoyable toys for children AND own the catalog to hip-hop’s most notorious label? Well, this…
11-Year-Old Entrepreneur Opens Obocho’s Closet Thrift Store in Brooklyn
An 11-year-old entrepreneur has opened a thrift store in Brooklyn, New York, according to Fox 5 NY. Obocho Peters has…
Vaping industry offers academic scholarships to high school kids
(Reuters Health) – Even as makers of e-cigarettes insist they are not marketing to U.S. youth, others in the vaping…
Howard University Receives $4 Million Donation For STEM Scholars Program
Howard University has announced that the college has received a $4 million gift from the Hopper-Dean Foundation to help fund…
Octavia Spencer as Madame C.J. Walker in ‘Self Made’
Netflix Netflix just unveiled the first look at Self Made: Inspired By The Life Of Madame C.J. Walker. In it,…
Marvel to introduce its first transgender character: report
Marvel is set to welcome its first-ever transgender character, according to a new report. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige was…
Daughter of Texas church shooting victim says she forgives her dad’s killer
In this still frame from livestreamed video provided by law enforcement, churchgoers take cover while a congregant armed with a…
Country music singer Tyler Childers helps ground crew clean up after his concert
Country singer Tyler Childers lent a helping hand after his concert this week. The Grammy-nominated artist was snapped cleaning up…
DC elementary school apologizes after Black students are asked to portray slaves
A 14-year old boy allegedly posted a photo of his Black former friend and classmate on Craigslist, saying “slave for…
WWE stars Charlotte Flair and Andrade are engaged
WWE stars Charlotte Flair and Andrade are ringing in the new year in a big way. On Tuesday, the couple…
‘Year of Return’ movement beckons Blacks back to Africa prompting powerful cultural and economic exchange
Cape Coast Castle on the Gulf of Guinea in Cape Coast, Ghana. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Centuries ago, when the first…
Kevin Spacey accuser Ari Behn ‘was an important part of our family,’ says Norway’s King Harald V
The royal house of Norway has come forward following the death of Ari Behn, who took his life on Christmas,…
Nolan Oswald Dennis in Conversation with Astrologer Monisha Holmes – ARTnews.com
The horoscope of artist Nolan Oswald Dennis, who lives in Johannesburg, promised that exciting ideas would be shared on October…