Posts Tagged ‘Melissa Harris-Perry’
MSNBC reveals Melissa Harris-Perry’s fate at network
Last week, things became extremely tense between MSNBC and one of its most popular hosts, Melissa Harris-Perry, when she revealed that she was in a behind-the-scenes battle with the network after they abruptly stopped airing her 4-year-old weekend show, which bears her name. For days, fans wondered what would happen to Harris-Perry and her Saturday…
Read MoreAva DuVernay and Hill Harper honored at ImageNation Awards
Trailblazers in film, media and activism were celebrated Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the ImageNation Revolution Awards in New York. Held at the SVA Theatre in Chelsea, the sold-out event was hosted by 103.9 FM personality Terry Bello and featured a night of award presenting, music, and film. Singer Jeremy James opened the ceremony with a…
Read MoreMelissa Harris-Perry hopes Trayvon Martin 'whooped' George Zimmerman
Many members of the Black community are enraged by the recent decision of the U.S. Department of Justice to not bring charges against George Zimmerman. Zimmerman shot and killed unarmed teen Trayvon Martin and was found not guilty based on Florida’s “stand your ground” defense. MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry recently expressed what many are now feeling. She declared…
Read More‘EBONY’ magazine reveals their disappointing findings on the ‘State of Race in America’
In the December issue of EBONY magazine, the publication focuses on the topic of race and releases the “State of Race in America” report. In the report, EBONY identifies statistics related to race in the areas of economic disparity, education, entrepreneurship, health and well-being, and protection under the law. The findings from the study revealed…
Read MoreMSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry called ‘Dirty Ape’ by racist Republican
A Republican candidate is drawing heavy backlash for racist comments he made about MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry on Twitter. According to reports by the NY Daily News, New York state senatorial candidate Jim Coughlan tweeted to Harris-Perry, “Unless you’re my wife don’t call them ‘our’ children. Keep your stinking paws off my kid you damned dirty…
Read MoreMelissa Harris-Perry challenges Mississippi governor over anti-gay law
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant of Mississippi made national headlines when he signed the Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act, an act that many consider to be anti-gay. Although many citizens and activists have already criticized the governor, now MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry has weighed in and critiqued Bryant as well. As previously reported, the bill says…
Read MoreNow that’s racist! Ann Coulter calls Melissa Harris-Perry ‘token’
MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry recently apologized to Mitt Romney for cracking jokes about his black grandson. Political commentator Ann Coulter couldn’t leave well enough alone. She’s managed to poke her nose in the conversation, that she was never part of in the first place. During a banter session with conservative talk show host Sean Hannity,…
Read MoreMelissa Harris-Perry apologizes to Mitt Romney for jokes about his black grandson
MSNBC host Melissa Harris Perry apologized on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 for insensitive comments made about Mitt Romney’s family photo posted on Twitter. The photo features former Republican presidential nominee with his grandkids, including Kieran James Romney, who’s adopted and the only black person in the photo. Pia Glenn, one of the panelists on Harris’…
Read More2012 Essence Music Festival Event Guide
The ESSENCE Music Festival is the nation’s largest African American live musical and cultural experience attracting over 400,000 people from around the world. This four-day event is packed with must-see concerts and events that you definitely don’t want to miss. Each day boasts a jumping block party, a number of outrageous concerts and plenty of…
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