T he late legendary basketball player Chuck Cooper was a trailblazer who broke color barriers in the realm of sports. 35 years after his passing, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native has finally received a long overdue honor. According to Celtics Wire , Cooper was posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Chuck Cooper, first black NBA player, enshrined at Hall of Fame https://t.co/3JNtPnaEDl — The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) September 7, 2019 Cooper was a second-round pick during the league’s 1950 draft; making him the first African American player to enter the NBA. He was selected by the Boston Celtics. Before he launched his NBA career, he broke racial barriers at the collegiate level while playing at Duquesne University where he was an All-American and became the first Black player to compete in a basketball game below the Mason–Dixon line. Cooper—who had a 6-foot-5 and 210-pound stature—spent four years with the Celtics and also had stints with the Milwaukee Hawks and the Ft. Wayne Pistons. His journey in the NBA was no easy feat. He had to deal with racist taunting from crowds and was banned from restaurants and hotels due to the color of his skin. After his time in the NBA, he played with the Harlem Magicians basketball enterprise but eventually ended his sports career after suffering back injuries from a car accident. Several basketball legends were in attendance to honor Cooper including Bill Russell , Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , Isiah Thomas , Julius Erving , Dominique Wilkins , and Ray Allen . “The NBA’s color barrier was broken, and the game of basketball forever changed,” said Cooper’s son said during the induction ceremony. “It truly amazes me how the early African American pioneers played at such a high professional level while having to sacrifice, endure, and withstand the overt racism and social injustice of that time period.” Black athletes who have forever changed the landscape of sports are finally being recognized by the organizations they’ve impacted. Cooper’s induction comes weeks after a sculpture of Althea Gibson —the first African American to win a Grand Slam title and the first Black person to win at Wimbledon—was recently unveiled outside of Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York during the U.S. Open tennis tournament. SEE ALSO: Statue Paying Homage To Tennis Legend Althea Gibson Unveiled At U.S. Open NBA Star Kawhi Leonard Donates One Million Backpacks To Underserved Children In Los Angeles [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3886893″ overlay=”true”]
Source: OWN TV / OWN TV Kimmi Confronts Melody On The Love & Marriage Huntsville Premiere “Love & Marriage Huntsville” is back baby! And as we already reported, this second season is about to be a DOOZY! (Watch the trailer HERE if you haven’t already seen it.) The new season premieres Saturday and it looks like Melody is just a nicety as she wanna be — but don’t think Kimmi is letting her off the hook easily. We’ve got an exclusive clip below. Check it out: Well well… Do you think Kimmi let her off easy? What do you think is ahead for the Comeback Group? Love & Marriage Huntsville premieres Saturday, September 7 (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT)
Source: Andy Kropa / Getty Jay-Z & NFL Get Slammed For Donating To An Organization That Allegedly Supports Trump, Cuts Dreadlocks & Loves The Cops *Sigh* Jiggaaaa, my nicckkaaa. Jay-Z and Roc Nation continue to find themselves in a deeper hole when it comes to their politics. Recently, the group announced that they would be partnering with the NFL as part of their Inspire Change initiative to donate $400,000 to two Chicago charities — the Better Boys Foundation Family Services organization and the Crushers Club. Well, surprise, surprise… Folks did some digging into one of the organizations, and it seems they don’t fully ride for Black people despite their surface-level charities. Twitter user @RzstProgramming brought up AAALL the receipts. They dug up old tweets and social media posts from Crushers Club and it was revealed that… 1. They have a history of gleefully cutting off Black boys’ dreadlocks. 2. They support Donald Trump helping Chicago with gun violence. 3. They believe “All Lives Matter.” 4. They practically fawn over the Chicago Police Department. *Sigh.* It seems most of the smoke is aimed at Crushers Club president Sally Hazelgrove who, according to now deleted tweets, said things like: “And another Crusher let me cut his dreads off! It’s symbolic of change and their desire for a better life!” “And another Crusher let me cut his dreads off! It's symbolic of change and their desire for a better life!” – Crusher Club President Sally Hazelgrove https://t.co/BgaYA2Ef6R — Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) September 5, 2019 Ms. Sally also reportedly praised a kid’s Jr. Chicago Police Department status: “Our Jr CPD they cant wait to arrest someone! Especially hearing they can start making 70k as a cop!” The Crusher Club also encourages youth to grow up and incarcerate others to earn a living. “Our Jr CPD they cant wait to arrest someone! Especially hearing they can start making 70k as a cop!” https://t.co/clpwx8aDrA — Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) September 5, 2019 The org ALSO reportedly said: “We need Trump to help us. Sad to say we need a curfew while we address our current crisis of gun violence.” Crusher Club said Trump is the answer for Chicago’s gang violence and called for a city curfew. “We need Trump to help us. Sad to say we need a curfew while we address our current crisis of gun violence.” https://t.co/wtWhiCKyIZ — Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) September 5, 2019 Lawd, help us. At one point, when someone tried to point out on Facebook that Sally’s locs-cutting rituals were problematic, she responded with “I don’t see race.” Back to the hair cutting, on Facebook, Stephen Styles attempted to explain to Crusher Club President Sally Hardgrove how problematic the practice is. Sally responded, “I don’t see race” and says she will be more careful with comments, but doesn’t agree to stop cutting dreads. pic.twitter.com/NIgY0vET5W — Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) September 5, 2019 Come on Jigga!! Sally tried to defend her hair-cutting proclivities in a statement to FADER , saying: “The Crusher’s Club does not have any policies prohibiting dreadlocks — we welcome all hairstyles from our youth. On occasion, our kids look to change their hairstyles and ask us to assist, especially since haircuts can be a costly expense for them. Our goal is — and will always be — to equip our youth with the resources to improve their neighborhoods, maximize their potential and develop into the leaders of tomorrow.” Okay Sally. AND they probably give the children some janky shape-ups! Anyway, hit the flip for more of Crushers Club’s alleged cop-loving, dreads-chopping, “All Lives Matter” history.
Source: Michael Short / Getty Oprah Is Donating $2 Million To Charities In Puerto Rico Oprah Winfrey is joining in on the efforts to help Puerto Rico in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The island has not yet fully recovered from the 2017 storm, which caused 3,000 deaths and billions of dollars in damage. The people of Puerto Rico need all the help they can get, and because of that, Oprah is donating $2 million — $1 million to Hispanic Federation and another $1 million to the Flamboyan Arts Fund, according to reports from The Oprah Magazine. “I was so moved by Lin-Manuel Miranda’s commitment to bring ‘Hamilton’ to Puerto Rico and support the community that served him growing up that I wanted to join in the revitalization efforts of an island so rich in culture, beauty, and heritage,” the mogul said in a statement. “The needs of Puerto Rico and our fellow American citizens following the tragic hurricanes are still very real, and the work that has already been done by the Hispanic Federation, Flamboyan Arts Fund and other organizations on and off the island is long from over.” Winfrey and her best friend Gayle King traveled to Puerto Rico to watch a performance of Hamilton earlier this year. Since the destruction of the hurricane, recovery and fundraising efforts have been coming steadily from a lot of stars, including Scarlett Johansson, Daddy Yankee, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, and so many more. The people of Puerto Rico still need a lot of help, but Oprah’s recent donation will definitely be a huge step in the right direction.
T he 2018 midterm elections are just a couple of days away, and Black candidates are a big part of the blue wave that Democrats hope will push the Republicans out of office in Congress and state governments. SEE ALSO: Blue Party: Say Hello To The Black Wave Here are several key congressional and statewide races to watch that feature African-American candidates: Stacey Abrams : Georgia Governor Abrams will become the first Black woman governor in the nation if elected. In 2010, Abrams made history as the first Africa-American Minority Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives. Oprah rallied a crowd of Stacey Abrams' supporters. Here are some memorable moments… https://t.co/hB9uBUDWDw #RepresentTheVote #TeamAbrams @staceyabrams @Oprah pic.twitter.com/lDDVa39iqY — NewsOne (@newsone) November 1, 2018 DD Adams: U.S. Congress North Carolina 5th District Denise Darcel Adams has served as councilmember for the North Ward of Winston-Salem since 2009, and she’s currently serving as vice chair of the Finance Committee and the Community Development/Housing/General Government Committee. Unions of working people are proud to endorse DD Adams for NC's 5th Congressional District ! @DDAdamsCongress pic.twitter.com/lEjXDGOqX8 — NC State AFL-CIO (@NCStateAFLCIO) October 30, 2018 Colin Allred : U.S. Congress Texas 32nd District Allred is a civil rights attorney. He worked previously as a special assistant in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of General Counsel. Join me in supporting Colin Allred via @actblue https://t.co/s9amKmfZ6W — Charles Lindsey (@FEB131313) November 2, 2018 Mandela Barnes : Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barnes is a Milwaukee native born in the city’s poorest and the nation’s most incarcerated zip code. At age 25, he was elected to the State Assembly. He will become Wisconsin’s first African-American lieutenant governor if elected. Wisconsin: We need Mandela Barnes as Lieutenant Governor! Please vote Nov. 6 for Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes! Follow: @TheOtherMandela and visit https://t.co/bfjLK93KHf to learn more about this amazing candidate! #UniteBlue #FlipItFriday #wipolitics pic.twitter.com/lZUkxVZLpH — UniteBlue Wisconsin (@UniteBlueWI) October 26, 2018 Adrienne Bell: U.S. Congress Texas 14th District Bell is a second-grade teacher. She is an advocate for early childhood education and vows to fight for quality education and healthcare for all while in Congress. I just gave to Adrienne Bell for Congress! https://t.co/MIkstCsGFu https://t.co/Au0yeWKNWx — Vote November 6 (@lang51b) October 18, 2018 Brandon P. Brown: U.S. Congress South Carolina 4th District Brown served as a state deputy director for then Sen. Joe Biden ‘s 2008 presidential campaign. He previously made history in 2004 as the first African-American nominated from a major party to run for Congress for the 4th District, which was an unsuccessful bid. Brandon P Brown is running for Gowdy's seat. Let's give him a boost. @brown_congress on twitter https://t.co/oyBKNboMqR . https://t.co/TRl36wXESm — Ghettonewz America (@Ghettonewz) July 13, 2018 Linda Coleman: U.S. Congress North Carolina 2nd District Coleman’s elected offices include Wake County North Carolina Commissioner and three terms in the North Carolina General Assembly. @LindaForNC is not afraid of the NRA! She will stand up and fight for the safety of her constituents in #NC02 . To pass strong gun laws and build a safer America, we need champions like Linda Coleman in Congress! #ElectionDay is on Tuesday! #VoteGVP pic.twitter.com/PL2uaUzOYA — CSGV (@CSGV) November 2, 2018 Deidre DeJear: Secretary of State, Iowa DeJear, a small business owner, is the first African-American candidate nominated by a major political party to run for a statewide office in Iowa. . @DeidreDeJear received an early education in public service from her grandmother. #TheChisholmList : https://t.co/J8m6100GxJ — ESSENCE (@Essence) November 1, 2018 Antonio Delgado : U.S. Congress New York 19th District This former rapper earned a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University in England and went to Harvard Law School. If elected, he will become the first African-American to represent New York’s 19th Congressional District. District 19 Congressional hopeful Antonio Delgado shows up at final Faso Friday in Midtown Kingston , NY to encourage supporters to bring people to the polls. pic.twitter.com/gjkxkBRtIu — Tania Barricklo (@tbarricklo) November 2, 2018 Keith Ellison : Minnesota Attorney General This deputy chairman of the Democratic National Committee has served in Congress for the last twelve years. He stepped down from the House for the chance to become Minnesota’s first Black attorney general. He was the first Muslim elected to Congress. A domestic abuse allegation won't go away for Rep. Keith Ellison's campaign. Here's the latest… https://t.co/7OdA0J20TA pic.twitter.com/t4I0hYJ4F9 — NewsOne (@newsone) September 20, 2018 Aaron Ford: Nevada Attorney General Ford has served in the Nevada Senate where his colleges elected him Minority Leader for the 2015 legislative session. Meet Aaron Ford, the rising Democratic state lawmaker running for Nevada Attorney General https://t.co/9BhjhAQ6iu — Rent My Billboard (@4konWheels) October 25, 2018 Andrew Gillum : Florida Governor The Tallahassee mayor won an amazing come-from-behind victory to win the Democratic nomination. He’s on the path to becoming the state’s first African-American governor. NewsOne talked with @AndrewGillum about his campaign, as he races toward the finish line in the #FloridaPrimary for governor…. https://t.co/e2D9Xg3KE8 @peoplefor pic.twitter.com/aKGq5PwpWf — NewsOne (@newsone) August 28, 2018 Jahana Hayes : U.S. Congress Connecticut 5th District Hayes earned the prestigious National Teacher of the Year award in 2016. If elected to Congress, she’ll be the first Black woman to represent Connecticut in Congress. One of the nation’s most celebrated teachers, Jahana Hayes, joins a lineup of impressive Black female political candidates…. https://t.co/GURXkr2IL8 pic.twitter.com/fa6hFgUfEZ — NewsOne (@newsone) July 22, 2018 Yvonne Hayes Hinson: U.S. Congress Florida 3rd District Special needs teacher Yvonne Hayes Hinson specialized in educating children with neurological and behavioral challenges. After retiring from Miami-Dade Public Schools, she launched her own education company. I am proud to announce our banner of endorsements. Thank you to the organizations who endorsed our campaign. @FLAFLCIO @MomsDemand @progressivedemsfl @dwcfl @leap_forward @fllgbtadems @HRC https://t.co/BQxr4F6Jx2 pic.twitter.com/Npm5rdwtUX — Yvonne Hayes Hinson for Congress (@YvonneHinsonFL) September 29, 2018 Steven Horsford: U.S. Congress Nevada 4th District Horsford is a seasoned politician who was elected to Congress in 2012 and served as a Nevada state senator from 2004 to 2012. He was the first African-American Senate majority leader in Nevada. Nevada needs a candidate who has placed issues of work, wages, and wealth that affect the Black community at the center of their policy agenda. Nevada needs @StevenHorsford . #BlackEconomicAlliance #StevenHorsford #2018 Midterms #Nevada pic.twitter.com/kNKPy4PbkA — Black Economic Alliance (@BlkEconAlliance) November 2, 2018 Letitia James : New York Attorney General James will become the first Black woman to hold statewide office in New York if elected. As the city’s current public advocate, she was the African-American woman to win citywide office in New York. Letitia James is a step closer to the New York Attorney General office after her history-making Democratic primary win. Here are five things to know: https://t.co/Wg7qG1mhRV pic.twitter.com/1RIqXCWzD5 — NewsOne (@newsone) September 14, 2018 Ben Jealous : Maryland Governor At age 35, Jealous was named the youngest ever national president and CEO of the national NAACP . He will become Maryland’s first Black governor if elected. Congratulations to Ben Jealous on winning the Democratic governor primary in Maryland! There are now two Black nominees for governor, and counting. @BenJealous #BlackHistory https://t.co/zy2rDT2S7i pic.twitter.com/ScVjFAuJWd — NewsOne (@newsone) June 27, 2018 Francys Johnson: U.S. Congress Georgia 12th District Johnson is a criminal and civil law attorney, as well as a former president of the Georgia NAACP. Francys Johnson for Congress wants to share this story Francys Johnson for Congress: Let's take this Seat! https://t.co/Z37KAwaEvS — Francys Johnson for Congress (@francysjohnson) September 24, 2018 Lucy McBath : U.S. Congress Georgia 6th District Lucia “Lucy” McBath is the mother of Jordan Davis , who was shot and killed in 2012 by a white man at a Florida gas station. She’s been a leading voice against the state’s infamous stand-your-ground law. #Georgia don’t forget about Lucy McBath. She is the mother of slain teenager #JordanDavis . Get her into Congress on November 6th! #midterms #election2018 #VOTE https://t.co/s5gBdB2FFV — Keri Henderson (@KeriLHenderson) November 2, 2018 Joe Neguse: U.S. Congress Colorado 2nd District Neguse is an attorney and civic leader. His parents fled the war-torn African country of Eritrea and immigrated to the United States as refugees. Honored to earn the endorsement of The @coloradoan ! “Policy experience gives Joe Neguse an edge in race for Congress” https://t.co/EFVbOHadkb #copolitics — Joe Neguse (@JoeNeguse) October 14, 2018 Ilhan Omar : U.S. Congress Minnesota 5th District Born in Somalia, Omar and her family fled the country’s civil war when she was 8 years old. In 2016, she became the first Somali-American Muslim legislator in the United States. ‘In love with democracy,’ Ilhan Omar draws diverse supporters in bid for Congress https://t.co/43oMmfRDbc pic.twitter.com/Lwu2kH3eCk — CALANKA MEDIA (@CALANKAMEDIA) November 2, 2018 Ayanna Pressley : U.S. Congress Massachusetts 7th District Pressley made history in 2009 as the first woman of color elected to the Boston City Council. She’s poised to become the first Black woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts Here's what Ayanna Pressley's victory means for Black Boston… https://t.co/DAvmYRKle4 pic.twitter.com/ArDPvjXHLa — NewsOne (@newsone) September 5, 2018 Sean Shaw: Florida Attorney General Shaw is a first-term member of the Florida House from Tampa. The consumer insurance lawyer will become Florida’s first Black attorney general if elected. His father, Leander Shaw , was the state’s first African-Amerian chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court. Vote for Sean Shaw for Florida Attorney General! https://t.co/LuqRAOWodV pic.twitter.com/LSffNYxMLy — DPCF (@ProgressiveFL) November 1, 2018 Stephany Rose Spaulding: U.S. Congress Colorado 5th District The Rev. Dr. Spaulding is a newcomer to politics. She serves as a professor of women’s and ethnic studies and as the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Help Stephany Rose Spaulding, PhD, make history. Elect her as the 1st Dem ever for #CO05 @StephanyForCO will fight for all residents & areas: military, civilian, rural & urban Be A Voter by 11/6 https://t.co/y5EDPSzDFi https://t.co/LjzvEEocmC #Ally4US #FlipTheHouse pic.twitter.com/qCBTeCCyPz — Sophie Be a Blue Voter (@geekresister07) November 1, 2018 Lauren Underwood: U.S. Congress Illinois 14th District Underwood is a registered nurse and health policy expert who served as a senior adviser at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under President Barack Obama . Lauren Underwood's unlikely campaign is all about health care https://t.co/hUmwbgxoSG — MorallyBankruptGOPMustGo (@WeChooseBoth18) November 2, 2018 Lavangelene “Vangie” Williams: U.S. Congress Virginia 1st District Williams is new to politics but has emerged as a powerful voice for the underserved working-class in her community, and she could make history as the first African-American to represent Virginia’s First Congressional District. #NOTheOne is giving shine to all the Black women currently owning the political space this season. Read Vangie Williams story and learn how she made history! https://t.co/hvrDqMnZ3U pic.twitter.com/sMUI4jfPvA — NewsOne (@newsone) September 27, 2018 SEE ALSO: The Power Of The Black Vote And How To Make Each One Count Watch: Drunk White Woman Who Racially Harasses Black Women Faces Consequences After Sobering Up [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3834782″ overlay=”true”]
What: MLK Jr. Celebration – National Day of Service Block Party and House Tour. When: Monday, January 16, 2017. Where: Atlanta’s Pittsburgh neighborhood, starting at 790 Welch Street. The Urban League of Greater Atlanta is joining with two other organizations – Community Movement Builders and the Casey Foundation – to host a community block party […]
Yulia Terentieva is a model….who is represented by some pretty major people…and who has walked a lot of fashion shows….some major ones as recent as Paris Fashion week last week….She’s tall…she’s skinny and she’s not afraid to show titties for a photographer…which in turn makes her pretty fucking perfect… I guess, she’s just a good Russian who knows this is a direct line to the rich life, the rich husband life, far better than trying to escape through the mountains of Siberia….so you do what you’re told, Communist Work Camp work ethic, Russian Spy calculated sneakiness, Russian hooker sex skills…all bundled up into one pile of near perfect. perfect. The post Yulia Terentieva in Lingerie of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepfather .
Barbara Palvin, the big girl from Victoria’s Secret who no one really understands why or how she got booked by Victoria’s Secret, because she is not that hot…but more importantly, she was barely 18 and from Hungary when it happened…This alone should send some Red Flags or Sirens off at the offices of all the organizations trying to prevent Human Trafficking….it should be investigated…because why the fuck would the people at Victoria’s Secret even know of this barely 18 year old from Hungary….and why would they cast her…and why would she happen…when she’s really not even that hot…there’s a weird story behind this girl and her career and I think it’s a dark one… She’s in Maxim, which has rebranded and uses fashion photographers like Gilles Bensimon to take more nude pics than Playboy – and I like the vibe….even if I want to know who recruited this girl when she was still a kid…because I know the model industry is a fucking scam….so close to escorting…but not quite escorting…. Side note, I’ve heard she only fucks black athletes..which upsets all your white nationalists who support Trump and Tila Tequila…and I guess the more casual racists – because most white dudes will hate finding out their wife or girlfriend previously fucked black guys…I don’t know why – but it always makes me laugh… Now… here are those pics… The post Barbara Palvin for Maxim by Gilles Bensimon of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepfather .
This really isn’t very complicated, high school students of America: Do your best not to spell out really racist words at a class event and never the sport the kind of attire made famous by the country’s most infamous hate group. Unfortunately, seven boys at Mound Westonka High School in Minnesota were unable to abide by this second recommendation last Wednesday, as they donned garb for a dodgeball match that looked an awful lot like the sort of thing worn by members of the Ku Klux Klan. This may not have been their intention… but just take a look at the shirts and white bandanas being worn in the photos above and below. “I turned around, and the team behind me looked like they came in with a Ku Klux Klan uniform, or an interpretation of it,” senior Ryan Anderson told WCCO, the local CBS affiliate. “It was something to say the least.” The event was supervised by teachers and administrators, none of whom took any action during the game. But the district then received complaints after images were shared on social media. “Anybody who is well-versed in history can know that anyone with a pointed white hat is trying to symbolize the KKK,” a parent who asked to remain anonymous told KMSP. “There are not a lot of other organizations that can be confused with.” We’d have to agree. The district says that “appropriate action will be taken in accordance with district policy” if its investigation turns up anything worthy of punishment. For whatever it may be worth, the school’s population is 93 percent white, 3 percent Hispanic, 2 percent African-American and 2 percent Asian, according to The Washington Post. View Slideshow: 18 Controversial Articles of Clothing
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