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Marshawn Lynch Is Pushing Back Against Gentrification In Oakland

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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W hen NFL running back Marshawn Lynch isn’t breaking through tackles on the football field, he’s breaking barriers for underserved communities. Lynch has continually used his platform as an avenue to give back to his hometown of Oakland, California. According to CBS Sports , he’s now leading an effort to address gentrification in the community that he was born and raised in. Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch is known for interesting answers to interview questions. https://t.co/anLZw78mmY — NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) January 20, 2019 During a recent appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher , Lynch shared that he would use his earnings to buy real estate in Oakland in an effort to ensure that individuals who have been in the community for decades won’t be pushed out of their home, the news outlet writes. He shared that witnessing the effects of gentrification and seeing the displacement of people from the community that he called home prompted him to take action. “It’s basically when, for me, it’s a lot of white people come move into the hood and kick everybody out that’s there. I’ve been a witness of it since I was a small jitterbug so I mean now that I’m grown up and I’m seeing it, I understand it a little more,” he said during the interview with Maher, according to the news outlet. During the conversation, Lynch also delved into how sports and activism are intertwined, mentioning how using his platform in the NFL to spread awareness about social injustice doesn’t make him unpatriotic. Lynch’s plan to fight gentrification and provide equitable housing for people from his community is just one of many of his philanthropic efforts. Last year, his mobile device company Beast Mobile teamed up with Fam1st Family Foundation to create an initiative called Phones for the Homeless where 3,000 homeless people on the West Coast received smartphones and three months of free service. Through the initiative, users were able to stay in touch with their loved ones and the data was used to examine the habits and whereabouts of homeless individuals to find better ways to serve that population. SEE ALSO: Marshawn Lynch Launches Initiative To Provide The Homeless With Smartphones Initiative Led By NFL Hall Of Famer Empowers Youth To Become Leaders [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3844065″ overlay=”true”]

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Morehouse Receives $1.5M Gift From Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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B lack billionaire Robert F. Smith is investing in the futures of Morehouse men. According to the institution , Smith—who leads Vista Equity Partners—has donated $1.5 million to the historically Black college. Morehouse College Receives $1.5 Million From Billionaire Robert F. Smith https://t.co/ZZ1eqPRT0L pic.twitter.com/YdgsjkdzKX — HBCU Buzz (@HBCUBuzz) January 23, 2019 The funds will go towards scholarships for students and the addition of a new outdoor study area on the Atlanta-based campus. The scholarships will be dispersed through a new scholars program which will be named after the prominent philanthropist and businessman. The rest of the donation was used to purchase land near the school’s Ray Charles Performing Arts Center for the development of a park. “Robert F. Smith’s donation of $1 million for student scholarships will have a profound impact on the lives of deserving young men who have the desire to attend Morehouse College, but lack the resources,” Morehouse President David A. Thomas said in a statement released by the college. “We appreciate his generosity and his investment in a generation of students who will follow in his footsteps as global leaders and entrepreneurs.” Smith’s business acumen has made him a power player in the realm of entrepreneurship. His software and technology investment company Vista Equity Partners had $43 billion worth of capital commitments and owned over 50 software enterprises as of 2018. Using his resources to give back is nothing new for Smith. He is the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s largest private donor. “This museum says that we African Americans are at the center of it all. And now there is a creative and elegant building that is not just a temple, but is alive,” he said in an interview with the Washington Post about his donation. “This is a way of preserving our history for generations and ensuring that the stories of our families continue to be told, generation after generation.” SEE ALSO: Howard University Alumnus Donates $250,000 For New Business Lab And Scholarships Howard University Tops List For Black Medical School Applicants [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3844065″ overlay=”true”]

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#Kamala2020 Kamala Harris Announces She’s Running For President

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Harry E. Walker/MCT via Getty Images / Getty #Blackgirlmagic… Kamala Harris Running For President As widely speculated, Kamala Harris has announced her 2020 Presidential bid. Harris made the announcement on today’s Martin Luther King Jr. holiday while on Good Morning America. “I love my country. I love my country,” she said. “This is a moment in time that I feel a sense of responsibility to stand up and fight for the best of who we are.” She also noted the importance of announcing on the King holiday. “The thing about Dr. King that always inspires me is that he was aspirational. He was aspirational like our country is aspirational. We know that we’ve not yet reached those ideals. But our strength is that we fight to reach those ideals,” the senator said. “So today, the day we celebrate Dr. King, is a very special day for all of us as Americans and I’m honored to be able to make my announcement on the day we commemorate him.” EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Kamala Harris announces on @GMA she will be running for president in 2020: “I'm very excited about it.” https://t.co/n8hihJDfpn pic.twitter.com/2yft8DzPDT — ABC News (@ABC) January 21, 2019 If she gets the Democratic nomination and beats Trump in 2020, Kamala will become the first woman and the first black woman President. Other candidates who’ve announced that they’re running are Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro. Source: Lorenzo Bevilaqua / Getty   Are you ready for Kamala to be the next POTUS?

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#MLKDay These Museums Are Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Despite The Government Shutdown

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Stephen F. Somerstein/Getty Images / Getty Museums Open On MLK Day Despite the government being in shambles (thanks a lot Cheeto!) and museums like the National Museum of African-American History & Culture being closed due to the government shutdown, if you’d like to buff up your history on today’s King Holiday you’re in luck. Several museums are open for today’s 2019 King holiday and several are offering free admission to furloughed federal employees. Culture Type  has compiled a list from the Association of Art Museum Directors of museums open today across the country. Hit the flip to see how you can commemorate Dr. King’s legacy.

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Associated Press Names LeBron James Male Athlete Of The Year

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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N BA star LeBron James has made major strides both on and off the court in 2018. Not only did we watch James lead his former team the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA finals, but we’ve also witnessed him evolve into a fierce advocate for social justice. His accomplishments this year garnered him The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year Award, ESPN reported. LeBron James named AP male athlete of the year for third time pic.twitter.com/7lEdZKYyW6 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 27, 2018 This is the third time that James has received the award, the news outlet writes. He was selected by U.S. editors and news directors. Aside from having a strong presence on the court where he averaged just shy of 30 points per game, he continuously used his platform to spread awareness about social issues and bring important conversations surrounding race in America to the forefront. He produced a powerful documentary dubbed Shut Up and Dribble that explored the history of Black athletes who have been outspoken about social and political issues. He created an unscripted series called The Shop that featured candid conversations with celebrities about culturally relevant topics. One of his biggest accomplishments this year was opening up the I Promise School for youth in his hometown of Akron.  He joins a list of influential athletes—including Michael Jordan , Lance Armstrong , and Tiger Woods —who have all received the award at least three times. “In addition to being on everyone’s short list as one of the league’s all-time greatest players, LeBron is among the hardest-working players and is a thoughtful and impactful leader,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver told the news outlet. “He serves on the executive committee of the Players Association even as he builds an impressive media company of his own. And what’s most inspiring, and no surprise given his talent and focus, is how he’s done all of this while embracing his unique opportunity to positively impact communities in need.” James dedicated the award to the I Promise School. “Throughout my journey if I’m able to win anything, my name is getting the award but it’s more than that,” he said in a statement, according to Sports Illustrated . “It’s everybody that I try to inspire. It’s my teammates and it’s my city, where I come from. It’s my kids and my school so it’s never about me.” This accolade comes just weeks after it was announced that James’ Equality Sneakers will be featured in an exhibition at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. SEE ALSO: National Museum Of African American History And Culture To Display LeBron James’ Equality Sneakers The NBA Is Back! Here Are LeBron James, Other Players’ Big Moments Of Activism For The Culture [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3838832″ overlay=”true”]

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WATCH: MSNBC Panel Slams Trump For Using Black History To Promote Travel Ban

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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MSNBC panelists doubted President Donald Trump’s sanity Tuesday after he talked about Black history in a way to promote his ban restricting travel from Muslim countries during his first visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History.

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For Us: National Museum Of African-American History And Culture In D.C. Is Sold Out Until 2017

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

NMAAHC Is Sold Out Until March 2017 Trying to get tickets to the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in DC? Well, you might want to start waiting in line for tickets now because the museum is sold out until March 2017! According to Eurweb reports, the NMAAHC is open but breaking records every day. The museum opened in Washington, D.C. in September, and officials initially expected around 7,000 visitors per day. Nearly 30,000 people visit the museum daily. There are only two ways you can gain entry: Go to the museum website and try to obtain a 2017 pass or line up outside the museum to try for a “day of” pass. Take a look into the museum if you can’t get tix below: Will you be visiting the NMAAHC? YT

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SMH: Lawyer Demands Eric Garner’s Children Take DNA Tests Before Dividing $7 Million Settlement

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Lawyer Demands Eric Garner’s Children Take DNA Tests Before Settlement The lawyer for Eric Garner’s illegitimate child has demanded that the kids of Garner undergo DNA tests to prove that they are his before dividing the $7 million settlement reports The Grio : Lorraine Coyle, who represents 2-year-old Legacy Miller, made the shocking demand on Wednesday. During a hearing behind closed doors at the Staten Island Surrogate Court, Coyle demanded the tests because Garner’s name does not appear on the birth certificates for the other children. Jonathan Moore, the Garner family’s lawyer, seemed shocked by what he called an “offensive” demand. “Why do that when there’s no reason to do that?” Moore asked the New York Daily News. “Everyone knows they are his children.” “I don’t think she (Coyle) would have said this if the Garner family had a different complexion,” Moore said. Coyle has argued that she is only doing her “due diligence” because she does not believe Esaw Garner’s reasoning for leaving her husband’s name off the birth certificates. Esaw Garner said that she had kicked Eric Garner out of the hospital because he was “getting on my nerves” when she was going into labor and added that as for the birth certificates, “It didn’t make any difference to him, he knew they were his kids.”

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Woman Undergoes 8-Hour Follicular Unit Transplantation After The #BunLife Snatches All Her Edges

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

We joke a lot about strong edges being hard to come by, but the truth is traction alopecia is no laughing matter for the large percentage of women whose hair line has been robbed by the #BunLife. But the good news is the damage can be fixed– if you’re willing to go under the knife. Meet Diva Hollands, a 22-year-old UK woman who started losing her edges around the age of 13. Hollands, a ballerina who began dancing at the age of 3, told The Daily Mail: “My mum tied my hair up really tight from when I was really little, and looking back at pictures you can see it started having an effect on my hairline…” [ MadameNoire ] Why You Should Plan A Trip To The National Museum Of African American History and Culture, Right Now! From NewsOne… How many times have you visited an American History museum only to leave wanting to know more about the complete African-American experience? Indeed, museums celebrating Black History have sprung up across the nation in recent years, but your curiosity will be sated when one of the largest opens its doors in Washington, D.C. on September 24, 2016. The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), the 19th and newest Smithsonian museum, composes 400,000-square-feet and stands five stories tall. Read more about the National Museum of African American History and Culture at NewsOne.com [ MadameNoire ] Chance The Rapper Gets Magnificent Coloring Day Emoji Chance The Rapper has pulled out all the stops for his Magnificent Coloring Day event that takes place this Saturday in Chicago, and there are even more ways for fans to be engaged in the event. It was announced today that the Windy City star has his own signature emoji in honor of the day-long festival. Fans of Chano know he’s a big-time Twitter user, and can now connect with the Magnificent Coloring Day happenings via a series of hashtags that will render the rapper’s signature No. 3 hat into an emoji. Using the hashtags “#MCD,” “#MagnificentColoringDay,” and “#ColoringBook” along with other tags, the emoticon will appear on a Twitter user’s feed… [ HipHopWired ] Video Shows Police Fatally Shooting Keith Scott Despite Wife’s Pleas [ Huffington Post ] Derrick Rose Facing Sanctions In Court Because His Lawyers Slut-Shamed Alleged Gang Rape Victim [ Baller Alert ] Kanye West Buys Chains Off Twitter [ TMZ ] Samuel L. Jackson On Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Divorce: People Think ‘Wicked Witch Lost Her Husband'[ iHeart Radio ]

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Fred The Godson And Heatmakerz Make Mixtape Fire

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Bronx MC links with Rsonist of the production duo on Contraband, his latest tape. By Rob Markman, with reporting by Ade Mangum Fred The Godson Photo: MTV News

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