Posts Tagged ‘lawyer’
Meet 1st Black woman to join ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’
After 13 years, “The Real Housewives of New York City” is finally getting its first Black female cast member. Ebony K. Williams comes to the popular Bravo TV show franchise loaded with experience, swag and expertise performing under the hot lights. Williams, 37, is currently the host and executive producer of “Revolt Black News,” and…
Read MoreJ. Wyndal Gordon discusses fatherhood lessons and the importance of integrity
J. Wyndal Gordon was born in Washington, D.C., and raised Maryland. He graduated from Morgan State University and the University of Baltimore School of Law. Gordon is a well-respected trial attorney practitioner who represents individuals and small businesses in litigation matters throughout Maryland and D.C. federal courts. He also is a proud member of several…
Read MoreDirector Wes Miller shares Black history story of Bass Reeves in latest film
Wes Miller is a lawyer-turned-filmmaker, blazing a path with his unique style and keen eye. He launched his career in 2012 with the short film, In Your Hands, which he wrote, directed and produced. Since then, Miller has written and directed Prayer Never Fails (2016), River Runs Red (2018) and Atone (2019). Working with talents…
Read MoreLori Harvey enters plea in hit-and-run
Steve Harvey‘s stepdaughter has pleaded not guilty to a hit-and-run. Lori Harvey, 23, entered her plea in court this week after she was arrested back in October last year when she allegedly smashed her Mercedes SUV into a parked car on Moreno Drive in Los Angeles, California while texting on her phone. The young model…
Read MoreWhy Michael B. Jordan felt compelled to bring ‘Just Mercy’ to the big screen
Michael B. Jordan had no idea about the true story behind his new film Just Mercy. The Black Panther star plays lawyer Bryan Stevenson in the film, which is based on the true story of Stevenson taking on the case of Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx), an African American man wrongly imprisoned for the 1986 murder…
Read MoreR. Kelly’s girlfriend Azriel Clary returns home to her parents
R. Kelly‘s girlfriend Azriel Clary has “come to her senses” and returned home to her parents. The 22-year-old had been living with the disgraced singer – who is currently being held without bail – since she was 17. But following an alleged physical fight with his other girlfriend, Joycelyn Savage, earlier this week, she has made…
Read MoreR. Kelly’s girlfriend Azriel Clary returns home to her parents
R. Kelly‘s girlfriend Azriel Clary has “come to her senses” and returned home to her parents. The 22-year-old had been living with the disgraced singer – who is currently being held without bail on various sex crime charges – since she was 17. But following an alleged physical fight with his other girlfriend, Joycelyn Savage, earlier…
Read MoreBlac Chyna plans to fight Rob Kardashian for custody of their daughter
Blac Chyna will “vigorously contest” Rob Kardashian’s attempt to seek primary custody of their daughter. The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star filed documents in Los Angeles earlier this week asking to be 3-year-old Dream’s main caregiver, but a lawyer acting for his former fiance has blasted the reclusive sock designer for moving to take…
Read MoreRemy Ma wins in court
All charges against Remy Ma have been dropped. The 39-year-old rapper — whose real name is Reminisce Mackie — had been accused of punching “Love & Hip Hop” star Brittney Taylor during the Pretty Lou benefit concert in April and as a result was charged with two counts of assault, one count of aggravated harassment…
Read MoreAttorney Peter Baskin explains how silence is golden in encounters with police
During his 52 years of practicing criminal law in Virginia, Peter M. Baskin has defended everything from parking tickets to capital murder. Aside from his daily court cases, he has written on criminal practice techniques for professional journals and newsletters and instructed lawyers at continuing legal education seminars in various subjects pertaining to criminal and…
Read MoreTamika Christy tells the story of a complicated family in new book
Tamika Christy, a native of Oakland, California, began journaling in elementary school and writing short stories in high school. She continued to develop her passion in college, where she realized her talent for creating intriguing plots and multidimensional characters. She continued to nurture her love for writing while attending law school where she gave birth…
Read MoreAttorney Joseph Wilson explains how Johnnie Cochran inspired him
Joseph Wilson is a personal injury trial lawyer at J.L. Wilson Trial Law LLC. The firm represents victims of serious injuries and families of wrongful death victims who have been involved in car and truck crashes, slip-and-fall accidents, or crimes committed on commercial properties. He also is the creator of Fearless Public Speaking, a six-week…
Read MoreAttorney and writer Tiffany M. Simmons shares advice for law students
Tiffany M. Simmons is an attorney and managing partner at Simmons Law, an Atlanta-based law firm that focuses on criminal defense, business law and civil litigation, and entertainment. In her work, Simmons represents high-profile clients, businesses and everyday citizens, and she is dedicated to being a relentless advocate for her community. She is also an…
Read MoreGhanaian CEO and lawyer Markwei Boye J.D. teaches his children to never give up
Markwei Boye, J.D. is the owner and CEO of Smart Business Tax Solutions, PLLC since 2000. A highly respected tax professional, Boye is a licensed financial advisor and lawyer whose broad expertise ranges from IRS Tax representation, small business tax solutions to estate planning for individuals and companies. Boye holds a bachelor’s of science degree…
Read MoreKim Kardashian lands a new crime show and opens up about O.J. Simpson’s case
Kim Kardashian West has landed her own true-crime show “Kim Kardashian: The Justice Project.” The 38-year-old reality star has helped release 17 prisoners in the past 30 days, who were facing a lifetime in jail for non-violent drug offenses, and now the lawyer student has announced a new two-hour documentary on US cable channel Oxygen.…
Read MoreBernard Parks Jr. explains the legacy of Atlanta
Bernard Parks Jr. is a veteran of the music industry, having helped shape the careers of Goodie Mob, Organized Noize and the Dungeon Family. He teamed up with Jason Geter, and Chaka Zulu to forge Culture Republic — a new business model that aligns music, business and technology. Parks is also the founder of TommyRun — an…
Read MoreJay-Z joining the fight for 21 Savage’s freedom
Jay-Z is lending his star power to help 21 Savage. The hip-hop mogul reached out to secure support after his friend was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement over the weekend, who said they had “arrested unlawfully present United Kingdom national Sha Yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph AKA ’21 Savage’ during a targeted operation with federal and local…
Read MoreLil Wayne suing former lawyer for millions
Lil Wayne has filed a lawsuit against Ronald Sweeney — who represented him from 2005 until September last year — because he was being charged a 10 percent fee for every deal he helped close. The 36-year-old rapper claims he was never told by his legal representative that the industry standard is the considerably lower…
Read MoreChris Brown is taking legal action against his accuser
Chris Brown is taking legal action against a woman who he says falsely accused him of rape. The “Yeah 3x” singer and two other men, including his bodyguard, were arrested in Paris on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, after a 24-year-old woman made an allegation of rape and after he spoke out to deny the unnamed woman’s claims. He…
Read MoreThis artist has accused Travis Scott of stealing his stage design
Tommy Lee has claimed Travis Scott “ripped off” his roller coaster stage design. The drummer used a roller coaster set while on tour in 2011 when he did a 360-degree loop while strapped to his drum set, and has now claimed that rapper Travis Scott — who is currently on his “Astroworld tour” — has stolen his design as his amusement…
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