Source: Pierre Suu / Getty Cardi B is, without doubt, a notable fashion icon, and she showed off how she’s earned that status in a head-turning way. While attending festivities at Paris Fashion Week , the Invasion of Privacy superstar donned a head to toe outfit that obscured her face and revealed no skin. As captured by the Daily Mail , which incorrectly referred to the outfit as “bizarre” when we’d rather say “fabulous,” the 26-year-old rapper gave tourists taking in the Eiffel Tower quite a show in her outfit, posing in front of the French landmark while also allowing onlookers to snap photos. As said by many an outlet that covered her weekend look, Cardi B is an early lock during Paris Fashion Week as one of the best-dressed thus far. And not for nothing, Cardi’s “teacher” look for her front-row seat at Thom Browne’s showcase isn’t too shabby either. Check it out below. View this post on Instagram PARIS FASHION WEEK, IM HERE ! Designer: @richardquinn . A post shared by Iamcardib (@iamcardib) on Sep 28, 2019 at 12:04pm PDT View this post on Instagram THE TEACHER @thombrowneny show was AMAZING! It’s a must to see A post shared by Iamcardib (@iamcardib) on Sep 29, 2019 at 10:16am PDT — Photo: Getty
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Its Homecoming season in Atlanta. From the AUC to Kennesaw state, Georgia will be one large celebration. We thought it would be a great help to compile a list of homecoming festivities that you don’t want to miss. (We will continue to update this throughout the week) Clark Atlanta University When: Oct.13 th -19 th Clark Atlanta Alumnae get ready for a lot of homecoming fun. The week includes a Homecoming Concert in which recording artist Da Baby will headline on Oct. 16 th . Also, an Alumni Welcome dinner for all the CAU Legends and Thirsty Thursdays on Oct. 17 th , tailgating before the Panthers take on the savannah state Tigers Oct. 19 th at 2 and the Homecoming Hangover Brunch that Sunday to conclude the weeks events. Be sure to stay connecting with CAU Alumnae by checking out the CAU legends website or the on their social media platforms @CAULEGENDS. Source: Radio One / Radio One Digital Georgia State University When : Sep.30 th – Oct.5 th First to kick of homecoming season is GSU , that’s State Not Southern! Across all campuses get you for free breakfast. Things like blood drives and the Spirit Plaza will also be taking place on GSU’s main Atlanta campus on Oct.1 st . Thursday On Oct 3 rd , get ready for the Royal court in the homecoming parade as the golf carts parade the participants through downtown Atlanta starting at noon. Later that night, dust off your skates for the GSU annual homecoming skate night at the legendary Cascade. Friday Oct.4 th at 7:30 at Unity Plaza and Glimer street, party like a true freshman at the Homecoming Block party ! Saturday Oct. 5 th prepare to see plenty of blue for the 2019 Alumnae Homecoming Tailgate, cost $25 in advance , $35 at the door, kids 12 and under are free. Tickets include Jim N’ Nicks and unlimited beer and wine in GSU stadium D Victory plaza from 1:30-3:15pm as the Panthers prepare to take on Arkansas State. Tickets for the game are $20 GA , students free. Later that night get ready for the 2019 adult Panther Prowl finale at Ghostbar Atlanta off Edgewood. Tickets range from $10-$20. Kennesaw State University ( don’t have specifics for the concert just yet. Name of Talent hasn’t been released.) When: Oct. 7 th -12 th If you plan to drive to Kennesaw, plan to see a sea of black and Gold as an array of events will be happening starting Friday Oct.4 th with the hanging of the banners, on both the Marietta and Kennesaw campus. Other events to celebrate the season are a Live free concert on the Kennesaw campus , Bonfire (which include food trucks and performances) Friday Oct. 11 th on the Marietta campus , and the Homecoming parade and tailgate before the big game vs. Charleston Southern at 1 on Saturday Oct. 12 TH , get your tickets here . Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Morehouse When: Oct. 25 th -27 th On the 25 th , get ready for over 20 homecoming events at Morehouse College around campus including a golfing tournament and day party at Top Golf in Atlanta Oct.25 th . Also taking place on the 25 th is the Morehouse College Legacy party, where new and old get a chance to connect with those who have paved the way. Saturday Oct. 26 th get ready for an experience the one- of – a kind tailgating, with over 30,000 expected to attend as the Maroon tigers prepare to take one Benedict college at 2. Homecoming tickets for adults will be $25, non-Morehouse students and youth are $20 and kids under 4 are free. Be sure to register , and a complete list of Morehouse homecoming festivities can be found here . Spelman College When: Oct. 24 th -27 th Alumnae and Spelmanites will be kicking off their homecoming season with their annual Healthcare summit and brunch at the Sisters Chapel Oct. 24 th . Get ready for a crazy homecoming Market Friday, Oct.25 th in The Beverly Daniel Tatum Suites Amphitheater and the Welcome party Home Day Party in the Spelman Museum Of Fine Art from 3pm-5pm also Friday Oct. 24 th . Be sure to attend the Spelman Alumnae Tailgate Experience, where their will be plenty of food, plenty of people, no parking and no cell reception Saturday Oct. 26 th from 12pm -6pm . Admission tickets for the tailgate is $25 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under. More Spelman college Homecoming details can be found here . Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Words by: Ericc Adkins The Latest Music, Celebrities and Interviews: Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit
A new poll of Iowa Democrats released on Saturday revealed how they viewed the chances of two potential African-American candidates to beat President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. SEE ALSO: Here’s Another Sign That Cory Booker Is Running For President Nearly a third of Iowa Democrats said they would choose former Vice President Joe Biden as their top choice in the Iowa Caucuses, Politico reported. Sens. Kamala Harris of California and New Jersey’s Cory Booker were in the middle of a crowded field of about 20 candidates. These politicians have not announced their intention to run for president, and the Iowa caucus is months away— scheduled for Feb. 3, 2020. Still, this poll is considered an early indicator of the mood among Democrats. Iowa is the first state in the presidential nominating process. The winner has won the Democratic presidential nomination in six consecutive election cycles, according to Politico. In 2008, Iowa Caucus Democrats gave then-Sen. Barack Obama its seal of approval . Iowans connected with Obama’s message of hope and change, and he rode that wave of enthusiasm all the way to the White House. 5 Signs Cory Booker Is About To Run For President https://t.co/Qz6NmeKM9n via @NewsOne — Kevin Agee (@preachingterp) February 14, 2018 Biden led the field with 32 percent. Bernie Sanders , a Vermont Independent, came in second place with 19 percent, followed by Texas’ Rep. Beto O’Rourke with 11 percent. Everyone else has single digits: Massachusetts’ Sen. Elizabeth Warren at 8 percent, Harris at 5 percent, and Booker at 4 percent. There has been a lot of Buzz about a possible Booker presidential run, especially after he received an important invitation in September from Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price to be the keynote speaker at the party’s fall gala. Harris said that she’s “ not ruling out ” a 2020 presidential run. The Washington Post ranked her third in July among likely Democratic candidates to win the party’s nomination—behind Sanders and Warren. A majority of the Iowa Democrats who were polled, 54 percent, said they want a candidate who could defeat Trump in 2020. About 40 percent said they are looking for a candidate who shares their views on key issues. They believe that Biden has the best chance of topping the president. At the same time, he was also the best-liked candidate in the field. About 82 percent of them had a favorable view of the former vice president. Additionally, Biden and Sanders led the pack in name recognition. SEE ALSO: That Time Nancy Wilson Slayed On ‘The Cosby Show’ NYPD Is Still Trying To Blame Jazmine Headley For How They Yanked Her Baby From Her Arms [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3840429″ overlay=”true”]
S pelman College recently received a major gift to push the institution’s educational initiatives forward. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution , that Atlanta-based HBCU was given a $30 million donation from one of it’s trustees and her husband. Spelman College received the largest gift from living donors in its 137-year history, a $30 million donation from long-standing Spelman trustee Ronda Stryker and spouse William Johnston. https://t.co/iyESorL89s — AtlBizChron (@AtlBizChron) December 14, 2018 The donation—which was made by Ronda Stryker and William Johnston —was the largest contribution from living donors in the school’s 137-year history, the news outlet writes. It will go towards the creation of Spelman’s new Center for Innovation & the Arts. The facility will serve as a hub for programs related to art, film and photography, digital media, and dance. It will also include a theater, café, and an expansion of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Arts. Stryker—who is an executive at the Fortune 500 Company Stryker Corporation—joined Spelman’s board of trustees in 1997. She’s now the vice chair of the Spelman College Board of Trustees and leads the board’s Arts, Innovation & Technology Committee. Throughout the years she’s made several contributions to the institution; helping it to grow its study abroad program, providing funding for STEM initiatives, helping out with the expansion of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Arts and growing the school’s annual fund. “As former educators who believe strongly in social justice, Bill and I have great appreciation for how Spelman provides a superior education for students that encourages them to be global change agents,” Stryker said in a statement . “Spelman alumnae are leaders across every field imaginable, breaking new ground, while tackling some of the world’s most challenging issues from health disparities to the digital divide. We are thrilled to support a building that will encourage students to master technology, innovation and the arts.” Spelman College president Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D. expressed her gratitude for Stryker and her husband’s contribution, stating that it will ensure that students will “be prepared to tackle the challenges of our changing world through innovation, creativity and the dynamic intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts and math.” Several donors have been stepping up to further programs at HBCUs. In March, Howard University alumnus Wendell E. Mackey, CFA made a $250,000 donation to the institution’s business school. SEE ALSO: Howard University Alumnus Donates $250,000 For New Business Lab And Scholarships Spelman College And Ford Launch Initiative For First-Generation College Students [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3839641″ overlay=”true”]
T he Getty Institute is working to preserve rich and historic Black artwork. According to the New York Times , the Los Angeles-based institution announced the creation of a new program that is centered on research surrounding African American artists and their work. The Getty to Start a Research Center for African-American Art. We're honored to be a partner institution. https://t.co/GiKkZKzqDg — CAAM (@CAAMinLA) September 25, 2018 Dubbed the African American Art History Initiative, the research center will focus on acquiring pieces and spearheading research projects that will provide more context about artists connected to the African Diaspora, the news outlet writes. The institute will team up with museums and organizations to push the research forward. Amongst institutions that they will partner with include Spelman College, Art+Practice, the California African American Museum and the Studio Museum in Harlem. “The study of African American art history is fundamental to a comprehensive understanding of American art history. We aim to bring our resources, talents, and relationships together to promote advanced research in an area of American art that has been underfunded and under researched,” James Cuno , president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust said in a statement . The project has a budget of $5 million. One of the first acquisitions under the initiative is the work of assemblage artist Betye Saar . “Saar is one of the major African-American artists in the region, somebody whom artists like John Outterbridge and David Hammons look up to. And she was born in 1926, so to start with something this wide-ranging is wonderful,” historian and project consultant Kellie Jones told the news outlet. She also added that the collaborative aspect of the project will “help move important archives out into other facets of the contemporary art world, whether the classroom or the museum.” There has been an ongoing effort—especially on the West Coast—to preserve historic elements of Black culture. Earlier this year, the African American Museum & Library at Oakland received a grant that will allow them to digitize rare footage of protests that took place during the 60s and 70s. SEE ALSO: Oakland Museum To Digitize Rare Footage Of Black Protests Historian Who Worked To Preserve The History Of Black Families In Santa Ana Honored [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3830165″ overlay=”true”]
I n an effort to increase the representation of Black first-generation college students at Spelman College, the institution has teamed up with Ford Motor Company for the creation of a new initiative, the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education reported. . @SpelmanCollege , Ford Fund partner to help first-generation students via @ajc > > https://t.co/gwAlipJryk #FordFirstGen — Ford Fund (@fordfund_) August 16, 2018 Dubbed Ford First Gen, the program is designed to help aspiring college students overcome socio-economic barriers that prevent them from furthering their education, the news outlet writes. Through the initiative, participants will be able to take advantage of services and resources that will ensure their personal, academic, and professional success; including being mentored by students who are in their junior year at Spelman. After going through the program, students will have the opportunity to mentor those who are following in their footsteps. Mentors will be awarded $10,000 towards their tuition. Under the program, there will be seminars hosted that are related to career development and goal setting, trips that will give participants the opportunity to interact with individuals who are making moves in industries that they aspire to pursue careers in, and students will also be aligned with summer internships to build upon their professional experiences. Mary Schmidt Campbell , President, Spelman College, is excited about the partnership with Ford Motor Company and believes that the program will be nothing short of impactful. “Ford Motor Company’s partnership with us in the Ford First Gen program brings a comprehensive, innovative and collaborative approach that exemplifies an important part of ‘the Spelman Promise’ – ensuring that every Spelmanite graduates with a competitive edge,” she said in a statement, according to the news outlet. Ford is looking forward to helping students of color overcome barriers to education. “Ford First Gen is a unique approach to helping break down barriers to success that are sometimes faced by first-generation students,” Pamela Alexander , Director of Community Development at Ford Motor Company Fund told Diverse Issues in Higher Education . “We are very excited about the opportunity we have to impact students’ lives through the mentorship, education and cultural experiences that Ford First Gen will offer, and given Spelman’s rich legacy of success, we could not ask for a better partner for this program.” SEE ALSO: Howard University Swimmer And Siblings To Compete At 2020 Olympics Most Expensive HBCUs Keep Tuition Costs Lower Than National Average [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3823467″ overlay=”true”]
Last week, Ford delivered the Ultimate Homecoming Experience to the campuses of Spelman College and Morehouse College as part of Ford HBCU Drive2Greatness program. Over the course of six days, students, alumni and the Atlanta community were able to get up close and personal with the 2018 Ford Mustang and all-new Ford Expedition. Ford’s presence at Morehouse and Spelman kicked off SpelHouse’s fashion show where students were able to engage with the Ford Mustang, alongside current Project Runway Season 16 contestant Kenya Freeman , who served as a judge. On Tuesday and Wednesday, actor/TV personality Terrence J joined in on the activities by participating in the ‘Go Further with Ford: A Communication Expedition’ lunch and learn with journalism students and hosting the old school vs. new school DJ battle. Tuesday’s lunch and learn pushed students to Go Further with advice from Terrence J and other panelists including Satchel Jester , Editor/Upscale; Munson Steed , Founder/Rolling Out; Janee Bolden , Editor/Bossip; and D. Orlando Lebetter , Atlanta Falcons Beat Writer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Those looking to get into the industry should first obtain all the knowledge that they can,” said Terrence J at the lunch and learn. Throughout the remainder of the week, students and alumni had the opportunity to test drive the latest lineup of Ford vehicles, engage with entrepreneurs at the Go Further Empowerment Panel and tailgate with Ford before a special Morehouse football game and halftime show to commemorate their sesquicentennial. Other HBCUs across the nation have a chance to win 2018 Ford Ultimate Homecoming Takeover by visiting the Tom Joyner Morning Show or Rickey Smiley Morning Show Facebook page to cast a vote for their school before Oct. 27. Hit the flip for exclusive photos!
Last week, Ford delivered the Ultimate Homecoming Experience to the campuses of Spelman College and Morehouse College as part of Ford HBCU Drive2Greatness program. Over the course of six days, students, alumni and the Atlanta community were able to get up close and personal with the 2018 Ford Mustang and all-new Ford Expedition. Ford’s presence at Morehouse and Spelman kicked off SpelHouse’s fashion show where students were able to engage with the Ford Mustang, alongside current Project Runway Season 16 contestant Kenya Freeman , who served as a judge. On Tuesday and Wednesday, actor/TV personality Terrence J joined in on the activities by participating in the ‘Go Further with Ford: A Communication Expedition’ lunch and learn with journalism students and hosting the old school vs. new school DJ battle. Tuesday’s lunch and learn pushed students to Go Further with advice from Terrence J and other panelists including Satchel Jester , Editor/Upscale; Munson Steed , Founder/Rolling Out; Janee Bolden , Editor/Bossip; and D. Orlando Lebetter , Atlanta Falcons Beat Writer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Those looking to get into the industry should first obtain all the knowledge that they can,” said Terrence J at the lunch and learn. Throughout the remainder of the week, students and alumni had the opportunity to test drive the latest lineup of Ford vehicles, engage with entrepreneurs at the Go Further Empowerment Panel and tailgate with Ford before a special Morehouse football game and halftime show to commemorate their sesquicentennial. Other HBCUs across the nation have a chance to win 2018 Ford Ultimate Homecoming Takeover by visiting the Tom Joyner Morning Show or Rickey Smiley Morning Show Facebook page to cast a vote for their school before Oct. 27. Hit the flip for exclusive photos!
Vivica Fox Talks Kenya Moore While chatting it up with Bossip’s “Don’t Be Scared” podcast about “Empire” and “Independence Day 2”, Vivica also talked about her infamous feud with Kenya Moore . As previously reported things reached a fever pitch between them after Vivica accused the “toxic trick” of stealing her phone and using it to write a disparaging tweet while they competed on “Celebrity Apprentice.” So have the two ladies since made amends??? Nope. Not according to Vivica at least: “There were 16 contestants there [on “Celebrity Apprentice] and I finished in the top 3 and I was really proud of myself and I raised $70,000 for my charity. So I felt like ‘yes, mission accomplished!’ However all the drama and the cat fighting that jumped off was so trippt to me. I wasn’t used to being around girls like that that would look you in the face and then when you turn around stab you in the back. I got a taste of that with Kenya when she first started with Keshia Knight Pulliam and threw her under the bus with the whole Bill Cosby thing. I looked at her like ‘Damn, it’s three of us sisters on here. Oh you like that?’ So when I saw how she did her it made me keep my eye out on her. […] Kenya, she’s a snake in the grass. I’ve known Kenya forr a very long time and I was so surprised by how she’s changed and how manipulative she is. She took my phone. She cost me $600, I had to get a new phone. Yes that heifer took my phone and hacked into my Twitter account. But I’m over it, moving on!” Welp! What do YOU think about Kenya and Vivica’s feud??? Listen to “Don’t Be Scared’s” entire “Empire” recap featuring Vivica Fox below.
