Written by Debbie Allen is Academy Award certified after being presented with her honorary Oscar alongside Tom Cruise and scenographer Wynn Thomas. On Nov. 16, the 16th Governors Awards was held at the Ray Dolby Theater in Hollywood, where Allen was presented with her honorary Oscar from Tony and Grammy-winning actress and singer Cynthia Erivo, as cited … Continue reading “Debbie Allen Receives Honorary Oscar Alongside Tom Cruise And Wynn Thomas”
Action star Michael Jai White made history when he accepted an award at the Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), becoming the first non-Asian to receive an honor. The actor, who initially got his start as a martial artist before becoming an actor, posted a message on his social media accounts about receiving the coveted award. … Continue reading “Michael Jai White First Non-Asian to Win Asian World Film Festival’s Bruce Lee Award”
The childhood home of Nina Simone has been restored into a historic landmark of the activist and singer’s legacy. The home, located in Tryon, North Carolina, became newly reimagined through the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a division of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The development revitalized the 650-square-foot, three-room clapboard house where … Continue reading “Childhood Home Of Nina Simone In N.C. Restored Into Inspired Archive Of Singer’s Life”
Two white men from North Texas have been indicted for plotting to invade a Haitian island, intending to kill its men and enslave its women and children. Gavin Rivers Weisenburg, 21, of Allen, and Tanner Christopher Thomas, 20, of Argyle, were recently indicted by a grand jury on charges of conspiracy to murder, maim, or … Continue reading “That’s Wild! White Men Indicted For Plot To Invade Haitian Island And Enslave Women And Children”
Choosing your scent is like picking the right playlist—it sets the tone, boosts your vibe, and makes sure that you’re remembered for the right reasons. But before you head to class or link up with the crew, there’s one key move to get right: knowing the difference between cologne, deodorant, and body spray. AXE breaks … Continue reading “Holiday Scent Code: Cologne, Deodorant, And Body Spray Explained”
The Ms. Universe Pageant concluded with an unexpected twist: fourth runner-up Olivia Yace renounced her affiliation with the organization shortly after placing. As the Côte d’Ivoire representative, Yacé posted a message to Instagram explaining her decision. The Miss Universe Africa and Oceania runner-up revealed her decision only three days after the pageant concluded on Nov. 21. … Continue reading “Ms. Universe Contestant Olivia Yacé Renounces Title, Stating ‘I Must Remain True To My Values’”
As the dust continues to settle from the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the airline industry is highlighting the toll it took on an already weakened air traffic controller workforce. Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, told CNN that many controllers quit after going 44 days without pay, a challenge … Continue reading “The Government Shutdown Has Deepened The Air Traffic Controller Shortage”
Lupita Nyong’o is getting real about her acting career since winning an Oscar in 2013 for 12 Years A Slave. The acclaimed actress, who won the Academy Award for her captivating performance as enslaved woman Patsey, told CNN Inside Africa about how she only received offers for similar roles yet refused to play into the … Continue reading “Lupita Nyong’o Offered ‘Slave Ship’ Roles After Oscar Win for ’12 Years A Slave’”
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. Fletcher lived through one of the deadliest white supremacist attacks in the nation, the massacre that greatly destroyed “Black Wall Street” in Tulsa. Now, the city mourns one of its greatest elders and symbols of resilience through dark times. View this … Continue reading “Mother Viola Ford Fletcher, One Of Last Survivors Of Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies At 111 Years Old”
Reebok and the Angel C. Reese Foundation are putting their best foot forward to support girls’ basketball. The foundation, created by the WNBA star, has partnered with collaborator Reebok to gift Reese’s high school alma mater some new kicks. According to WWD, the parties will support the girls’ basketball team at Saint Frances Academy for … Continue reading “Angel Reese And Reebok Join Forces To Support High School Girls Basketball At Her Alma Mater”