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Kanye West has decided to enter the world of television by way of becoming a producer. The rapper is currently in talks with cable heavy-hitter Showtime and is currently developing a limited half-hour anthology series that would star talented actor, rapper Jaden Smith as a young West. Related Story: Jaden…
A writer for the Federalist, a conservative publication that uses tags in its stories like “Black Crime” to catalog incidents, and defended Roy Moore dating teenagers, wrote a story about her African adopted daughters not being Black girls, but Americans. In her commentary, Jenni White used the death of McKenzie…
Kanye West’s guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Thursday night was nothing short of what people have come to expect from the self-proclaimed “provocative” rapper. Kimmel’s questions began as light-hearted banter, and West, who’s known for being loquacious, answered Kimmel’s questions in a reflective, calm manner. It was the complete opposite…
Donda West recognized Kanye West’s talent and his commitment and opened the doors to his music career. Kanye wrote and recorded his first song at 13 years old. A decade later, at 23, he became a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records. Fast forward four years, and his solo career launched. A…
Recording artist, producer and fashion designer Kanye West began New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 with a casting call controversy. OnSaturday,West used Twitter to post a model casting notice for his “Yeezy Season 4” fashion show. It read:”Multiracial women only. No makeup please come as you are.” The tweet has…
By Julissa Catalan Jean Touitou—the founder of French fashion label A.P.C.—is under fire after using the N-word during the presentation of APC’s fall 2015 men’s collection in Paris on Sunday. While four male models modeled trench coats, sweatpants and A.P.C.-designed Timberland boots, Touitou stood alongside them holding a sign that…
Luke Visconti’s Ask the White Guy column is a top draw on DiversityInc.com. Visconti, the founder and CEO of DiversityInc, is a nationally recognized leader in diversity management. In his popular column, readers who ask Visconti tough questions about race/culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability and age can expect smart,…
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