Posts Tagged ‘Black community’
Why super producer Zaytoven is the godfather of trap music
Tune in for the FreshCourt Check N with rolling out and our guest, super producer, Zaytoven. In this interview, Zay shares his views on the future of the music industry, his experience working with Usher, Future, Gucci and Ty Money, plus why he is considered the “godfather of trap music.”
Read MoreBiggie’s son, CJ Wallace, drops facts in BET’s ‘Smoke: Marijuana+Black America’
CJ Wallace is an actor, artist, social justice advocate and the son of Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace and R&B songstress Faith Evans. He makes an appearance and drops facts in the BET original groundbreaking documentary “SMOKE: Marijuana + Black America,” executive produced and narrated by multiplatinum rapper and entrepreneur Nasir “Nas” Jones. The two-hour documentary…
Read MoreIsaac Hayes III has a message about 2020 election and Ice Cube
Ice Cube has caught backlash since it was revealed that he helped the Republican presidential campaign with its so-called “Platinum Plan.” On Oct. 14, 2020, Katrina Pierson, senior adviser to the president’s reelection campaign, announced that the rapper helped with the Platinum Plan, a $500 billion package proposed by Republicans to help the Black community.…
Read MoreWhy Willow Smith says she and Jaden felt shunned by Black community (video)
Willow Smith told her mother that she and brother Jaden felt “shunned” by members of the Black community while they were coming up in the game because they were “too different.” Willow, 19, shared her sentiments with her mother Jada Pinkett Smith during the latest episode of their online show, “Red Table Talk,” about feeling…
Read MoreTravis Scott vows to use his voice to create change while world is ‘listening’
Travis Scott has vowed to help instigate societal change “in any way.” The “Sicko Mode” hitmaker is relieved the wider world is growing to understand the injustices and inequality the Black community faces and now he knows they are “listening,” he wants to do whatever he can to make a long-lasting difference. Speaking in his…
Read MoreDaryl Butler discusses how HP is tackling tech deserts in Black community
Daryl Butler is the head of marketing for HP’s personal systems division. After receiving dual bachelor’s degrees in marketing and finance from Morehouse College before earning an MBA from Pepperdine University. He has more than 25 years of experience working with brands including Beats by Dre, Nike, The Jordan Brand and Boost Mobile, among others. Butler…
Read MoreAmanda Seales says White producer on ‘The Real’ felt attacked by her Blackness
Amanda Seales shocked fans of “The Real” when she decided to walk away from the show after only a few months of serving as co-host. During an Instagram Live interview with comedian Godfrey, Seales provided more insight on why she decided to leave. Seales said the White producers were out of touch with Black culture…
Read MoreBlack Information Network launches 24/7 news service for the Black community
BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate, and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective. BIN is focused on service to the Black community and providing an information window for those outside the community…
Read MoreEpidemiologist Kenyatta Stephens says lack of leadership on COVID is an issue
Epidemiologist, Dr. Kenyatta Stephens says Black and Brown communities continue to be disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to the lack of a singular authority on the matter. Stephens made the revelation while speaking with rolling out’s CEO, Munson Steed on Health IQ. “So, the problem with not having a singular cohesive message is…
Read MoreChicago funeral home director laments strained relationships with hospitals
The world has been turned upside down. Many of our most sacred and personal rituals have been adjusted to accommodate these changes. As a result of the global pandemic, deaths have spiked, affecting both hospitals and funeral homes. The relationships between the two have been strained because of the volume of bodies that must be…
Read MoreRep. Hank Johnson dispels falsehoods about COVID-19 in the Black community
Congressman Hank Johnson is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia’s 4th Congressional District. Johnson spoke with Munson Steed about the misinformation about the coronavirus and health disparities that are hurting the Black community.
Read MoreColin Kaepernick donates $100K to Black communities affected by global pandemic
Colin Kaepernick is looking to step up to plate and help those who are affected by the global pandemic. On April 16, the former star quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers recently announced that he will be giving back, specifically to Black communities. “Black and brown communities are being disproportionately devastated by COVID-19 because of…
Read MoreWhy every Black person should know the principles of Kwanzaa
From Dec. 26 until Jan. 1, communities across the nation will celebrate Kwanzaa. Created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Ph.D., more than 30 million people will celebrate Kwanzaa this year alone. According to Karenga, an African American scholar and the author of 10 books including Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture, Kwanzaa is…
Read MoreHealth educator Evan Pitts is removing barriers to care for those with HIV
Southwest Atlanta native Evan Pitts has dedicated his time and energy to identifying solutions that address barriers to equitable health care. He has developed several health initiatives that have positively impacted individuals with HIV seeking care, and he spearheaded the development of Ryan White and SAMHSA supportive programs for a small national nonprofit. He currently…
Read MoreMorehouse Healthcare creates better outcomes for underserved communities
Morehouse Healthcare in Atlanta is a multi-specialty medical practice and one of Georgia’s premier primary care facilities. Founded in 1985, it began as Morehouse Medical Associates Inc. but later changed its name to Morehouse Healthcare. With more than 100 full-time practicing physicians who also serve on the clinical faculty at the prestigious Morehouse School of…
Read MoreWendy Williams says she doesn’t owe the Black community a thing
Wendy Williams has a lot to be thankful for. The woman oftentimes called the “Queen of All Media” is celebrating a decade of her eponymous talk show where she is one of the nation’s most popular hosts. Her show has earned a Daytime Emmy Award and is always competing with Ellen Degeneres for the top ratings…
Read MoreSheriff David Clarke claims voting for Democrats destroys Black families
David Clarke, the ultra-conservative Republican sheriff from Wisconsin, claims voting Democrat destroys Black families. In fact, according to his interview with WND, Clarke, 60, believes it is no coincidence that the most dangerous cities in America are all led politically by Democrats. The flamboyant and flame-throwing sheriff also claims that the Democratic party preys on the ills of…
Read MoreTrump uses Black History Month to present his Black team to the community
To kick off Black History Month, President Donald Trump gathered together a group of Black, umm … leaders, that he plans to work with during his administration. Some of those gathered worked on Trump’s presidential campaign and were recruited by Omarosa Manigault and will work with her at the White House. None of the individuals…
Read MoreMalcolm X warned Blacks about sellouts entertaining racist leaders like Trump
There has been a lot of criticism of Black celebrities who have met with President-elect Donald Trump as he transitions to the presidency. Notable stars and activists who have met with Trump include Jim Brown, Ray Lewis, Kanye West and most recently comedian Steve Harvey. The meeting with Harvey has created the biggest stir in…
Read More2016 celebrity deaths that shocked the Black community
Natalie Cole (Feb. 6, 1950 – Dec. 31, 2015) Grammy award-winning singer Natalie Cole died on New Year’s Eve in 2015 at 65. Sources hadn’t made the announcement until January of this year. The specific cause of death was never confirmed.
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