In December 1942, a year after the U.S. had joined World War II, Millie Dunn Veasey saw posters urging women to join the U.S. Army, but they all featured white women in uniform. “I thought to myself that if those white women can do it, so can I,” Veasey told…
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Wanda Sykes is Sorry She Snubbed Michelle Obama
Wanda Sykes, comedienne, TV producer, actress, and Emmy Award-winning writer, once sat near former First Lady Michelle Obama at an event during former President Barack Obama’s first year in office. Most people in that situation would have relished the opportunity. But, at the time, Sykes wasn’t interested in a conversation….
Barack and Michelle Obama to Produce Frederick Douglass Biopic in Upcoming Slate of Film Projects
Frederick Douglass, the first Black man nominated for Vice President of the United States, will have his life story told through the lens of Barack and Michelle Obama, the first Black President and First Lady. It was announced on Tuesday that the Obama’s Higher Ground Productions is producing a feature…
Beyoncé’s ‘Homecoming’ is a Love Letter to HBCUs and Black Culture
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter fans missed some sleep waiting for the release of the documentary “Homecoming” at 3 a.m. ET on Wednesday, and #BeyoncéHomecoming continues to trend on Twitter. Not only was the film released on Netflix, but Queen Bey surprised her fans by announcing a live album of the same name. …
Stevie Wonder Performing During Nipsey Hussle Memorial Was Predicted in a Rap Lyric
Nipsey Hussle, a Grammy-nominated rapper, entrepreneur and activist who believed in uplifting his community by investing in STEM education, said that R&B legend Stevie Wonder’s music would be played at the time of his death. Nipsey, 33, whose real name was Ermias Ashgedom, was killed outside his clothing store…
Barack Obama Calls Out Divisive Politics, Says It’s Fear People Have of ‘Losing Their Status’
The former president calls attention to the future saying division won’t be tolerated. The 44th President of the United States, speaking Wednesday at the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in Seville, Spain, warned of the rise of populism in North America and countries in the European Union. “These…
Michelle Obama: Virginia McLaurin is ‘Still Dancing at 110 Years Old’
It’s Women’s History Month and Virginia McLaurin,“Grandma Virginia,” has lived and prospered through more than a century of American history detailed in textbooks. McLaurin turned 110 on Tuesday and first lady Michelle Obama gave her a shout-out on her special day. “Still dancing at 110 years old—happy birthday, Virginia!” Obama…
Tucker Carlson’s Racism, Homophobia, Xenophobia Revealed in Audio Clips
Any president who would kill all of the Muslims, they could would be “king” and white men should be credited with creating civilization, Carlson said. That’s just the beginning. The racist, homophobic and xenophobic rants from Tucker Carlson continue with another round of audio released on Monday by Media Matters…
Black Parents on Obama Cradling Their Newborn: 'The Most Pivotal Moment' of Our Lives
A newborn baby started out her new year with an expected greeting from former President Barack Obama. On a golf outing at the Kaneohe Klipper Golf Club, in Kaneohe, Hawaii, Obama walked up to a Black couple with a 7-week-old daughter, Paisleigh, and said “Give me Paisleigh.” In a video,…
UPDATE: Trump Makes Unannounced Trip to Iraq Amid Criticism for Not Visiting Troops at Christmastime
UPDATE: Dec. 26, 2018 at 4:08 p.m. In a visit that came hours after NBC News reported that President Trump was the first president since 2002 that did not visit wounded warriors or troops during Christmastime, Trump and First Lady Melania Trump met with troops stationed in Iraq, traveling there…