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Trump-Supporting Republican Strategist Kimberly Klacik Announces Run for Elijah Cummingsâ Maryland Seat
Stacey Dash had better look out. Thereâs another black beauty coming up in conservative political ranksâand this one is running and gunning for power in what could be a hotly contested election next year. Rising Republican strategist Kimberly Klacik has announced that she will run for the late Rep. Elijah Cummingsâ congressional seat. âI am…
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Atatiana Jeffersonâs Father Dies From Heart Attack, Weeks After Daughterâs Killing By Cop
Did his broken heart led to a heart attack, leading to his untimely death? Weeks after Atatiana Jefferson was fatally shot by a white police officer inside her Fort Worth, Texas home, her father has died. Marquis Jefferson, 58, passed away Saturday night from a heart attack, at Methodist Charlton Medical Center, family spokesperson Bruce…
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Elizabeth Warren Had a Hard Time Naming Prominent Black PeopleâOn Two Occasions
Just when we thought she was on the right track, the leading lady of the Democratic presidential frontrunners may need new people. Elizabeth Ann Warren didnât seem to be prepared to talk black folks during recent interviews with black folks. As noted by Tommy Christopher on Mediaite Saturday, the Massachusetts Senator was asked, TWICE, to…
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O.J. Simpson Sues Cosmopolitan Hotel For Defamation, but Not TMZ
The juice is sour! O.J. Simpson is hopping mad and taking matters into his own hands. Letâs just hope this go-round no one has to say anything about a glove fitting his handâif you catch my drift. The fallen football legend is suing Las Vegasâ Cosmopolitan Hotel for defamation after planting incriminating stories about him…
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Black Lives MAGA: President Launches Campaign Effort Called âBlack Voices for Trumpâ (of All Things)âIn Atlanta (of All Places)
Move over Arianna Huffington! Donald Trump is now co-opting âBlack Voicesââas you did in 2011 when you took it over with your multimillion-dollar deal with AOL. And as AOL did years before when they took it over from Barry Cooper and Tribune. But I digress.On Friday, AmeriKKKaâs favorite president hit Hotlantaâthe quasi-mecca for upwardly mobile,…
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NFL Quarterback Deshaun Watson Says Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Healed Eye Injury
As Popeyesâ Chicken Sandwich finally makes its eagerly anticipated return to the marketplace this week comes the news that an NFL player is talking up its healing powers. Mill Vanilli used to blame it on the rain. Jamie Foxx blamed it on the alcohol. And these days, Lizzo is blaming it on her juice. But…
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#FreeRodneyReed Family Members, Supporters (Including Kim Kardashian West) Demand Justice for Death Row Inmate Weeks Before Execution
Kim Kardashian West for the people! Family, friends and supporters of Rodney Reedâincluding the social media and reality TV superstarâwant justice, and they are making their voices heard far and wide about what is considered a miscarriage of justice, by some, including Kim Kardashian West. On Saturday, nearly a hundred supporters rallied outside of the…
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Acid Attack on Milwaukee Man Investigated As Hate Crime
A Milwaukee man is afraid to live in his own city after being attacked with acid outside of a Mexican restaurant on Friday night. At a Saturday press conference with city officials and activists, Mahud Villalaz, showed second-degree burns on his face and shared the shocking encounter with a deranged fool who threw acid on…
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Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish: Trump Bids Adieu to Longtime Hometown; New York Political Heavyweights Rejoice
Poor POTUS done up and abandoned his longtime hometown. But no one in power there seems to be shedding any white tears about his duplicitous departure. As a matter of fact, soon after The New York Times broke the news of how Donald John officially changed his residency from New York City to Palm Beach…
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Longest Serving Black Congressman John Conyers Jr. Passes Away at 90
John Conyersâthe longest-serving black congressman in U.S. historyâhas passed away. The Michigan Democrat who represented Detroit died Sunday at age 90. PBS Newshourâs White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor broke the news on Twitter that he died in his sleep, after confirming the death with family members. A founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, the…
