Source: Alex Wong / Alex Wong Former Starbucks Manager Files Discrimination Suit After Firing Shannon Phillips managed various Starbucks locations in four different states over the course of 13 years, but after being fired, she’s filed a lawsuit against the coffee chain. According to reports from The Daily Beast , the white former employee is claiming that she was the victim of racial discrimination when she was terminated in wake of the wrongful arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia store last year. “Weeks after the arrests and surrounding media coverage, [Starbucks] took steps to punish white employees who had not been involved in the arrests, but who work in and around the city of Philadelphia, in an effort to convince the community that it had properly responded to the incident,” the lawsuit states. The suit is referencing the highly publicized incident from April 2018, where Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson ended up being cuffed and escorted out by police officers for sitting inside the Starbucks as they waited on a work associate to arrive. At the time, the company responded by re-evaluating how their employees deal with customers supported by company-wide racial bias training. Now, Phillips alleges that Starbucks was internally targeting its white employees–including her–after the mishap. According to the suit, said “discrimination” allegedly started about a month after the arrests, when Phillips was forced to suspend a “white employee (who had not had any involvement in the arrests)” for “an allegation of discriminatory conduct” which she says wasn’t true. Phillips was allegedly told in a meeting with her supervisors that the manager she was tasked with suspending had been paying non-white employees less than those who are white–but she disputed the claim, stating that store managers cannot determine salaries. Phillips ended up being fired the next day because “the situation [was] not recoverable,” claiming that the excuse was a “pre-text for race discrimination.” Shannon Phillips is seeking compensatory and punitive damages over the “embarrassment, humiliation, loss of self-esteem, mental anguish, and loss of life’s pleasures.” As for Starbucks, the company has denied these claims.
Source: ATL Pics / Radio One Digital Lil Baby Pulls Up To Southern University Despite Not Getting Paid Lil Baby is all about making his fans happy, even if that means hopping on a private jet to perform at a show for free. On Thursday, the rapper hit all of his fans on his Instagram to inform everyone at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that he still planned to hit the stage for their homecoming festivities despite not getting a check for it. Even though it looks like he tried to cancel at first, in the end, Lil Baby made sure to keep his fans happy and show up for his performance either way. “Whatever Happen I Found A Way To Make It !! And I Don’t Get Paid Cause I Had To Cancel But F*** It Lets Go Up Baton Rouge” The Quality Control rapper explained in his caption. View this post on Instagram Whatever Happen I Found A Way To Make It !! And I Don’t Get Paid Cause I Had To Cancel But Fucc It Lets Go Up Baton Rouge A post shared by “ MY TURN “ (@lilbaby_1) on Oct 31, 2019 at 3:18pm PDT After making his initial announcement, Baby posted a video to IG that showed himself on his private jet as he made his way to Baton Rouge. Later on, the rapper also posted some more footage, where we can see the Georga native performing his hit “Yes Indeed” in front of the crowd of college students. It definitely seems like these fans were more than happy that Lil Baby made it out. View this post on Instagram I Made It , Thank You Southern A post shared by “ MY TURN “ (@lilbaby_1) on Oct 31, 2019 at 10:07pm PDT While being a rapper is obviously a job and these celebrities need to make money for their performances, it’s nice to see that Lil Baby also cares about making his fans happy despite a missing bag here and there.
Source: Tex V. / Radio One Digital Weeks before his untimely passing, John Witherspoon stopped by the Houston BMW Studios with Uncle Funky Larry Jones to discuss his career, his work on Black Jesus and its return to television in lieu of the death of Charlie Murphy , his excitement about The Boondocks reboot, his beginning at the Comedy Store with Richard Pryor and more, reminiscing about The Richard Pryor Show , his cooking show, what keeps him going and more! RELATED: John Witherspoon Talks Being Recognized in the Unemployment Line, The Next Friday Movie and More RELATED: Comedian John “Pops” Witherspoon Passes Away At 77
Source: 2017 MTV Video Music Awards Featuring: Kodak Black Where: Inglewood, California, United States When: 27 Aug 2017 Credit: FayesVision/WENN.com While his rhyming ability and overall sanity was often in question Kodak Black’s has always been known to be with the ish. It seems the rapper had a bloody physical altercation behind bars. As per HipHopDX the Florida native got into something at Miami’s Federal Detention Center where he is being held. WPLG Local 10 News is reporting that he got into a brawl with another inmate. In an effort to diffuse the situation a guard intervened but ended up getting injured in the process. The station is claiming that the correctional facility employee was kicked in the groin. While the injury does not seem too gruesome on paper the person in question had to be rushed to hospital to undergo surgery. The “No Flockin” rapper was caught with weapons in March which he plead guilty to. He is waiting for sentencing which is scheduled for November 13. Kodak could face eight years if the judge hits him with the maximum. View this post on Instagram The Streets Thin Na Cuz Everybody Gettin Hung .. Lawyers Sittin Back Suckin All A Nigga Funds #SG #10TOESDOWN A post shared by KILL BILL (@kodakblack) on Jul 7, 2019 at 12:59pm PDT Photo: John Parra/Getty Images
Source: pinkypills/Fuse / Getty When it comes to treating African American skin , there are not too many beauty treatments that can give our skin the TLC that it needs. Whether you’re working with normal, oily, combination, dry or sensitive skin, finding the right products and tips for application is the key for healthy, radiant skin. And with K-Beauty, there are some tips that will do our skin justice. If you’re unfamiliar with K-Beauty aka Korean beauty, the trend has been a hot topic within the beauty world. Loved by many for its ability to treat a wide array of skincare issues such as scars, wrinkles, acne, dryness and many more. While the Korean beauty trend is all about layering and using fresh products, the results are enough for many people to take a second look at their current skin care routine. If you’re in need of a revamped skincare routine or just looking for better ways to take care of your skin, simply put, K-Beauty is where it’s at. Keep reading for 5 Korean beauty tips that will transform your skin. 1.Grab a charcoal sheet mask. While most people believe that charcoal is reserved for oily skin types, using the ingredient in your face masks regimen can upgrade your skin. See, charcoal detoxes and exfoliates your skin–the perfect remedy for stressed skin. I like to use the Palmers Coconut Charcoal Maks ($3.99, Palmers.com ). 2. Apply a facial essence. If you ask modern Korean women, all women should have a skin care essnece in their beauty routine. This product deeply hydrates the skin and preps your skin to receive additional skincare products like facial moisturizer for the maximum level of hydration. Personally, I believe nothing beats Tatcha The Essence Plumping Skin Softener ($95.00, Tatcha.com ). Although its a little bit on the pricey side, when it comes to your skin you deserve the best, even if you have to spend a little extra. 3. Give your face a steam massage. Massaging naturally increases circulation to give your skin a natural and radiant tone. The steam helps your skin further remove impurities to give your skin a deep clean with ease. Feel free to take your massage to the next level with an oil cleanser for extra hydration. 4. Double cleanse your skin. One cleansing session is simply not enough to remove all the dirt and grime from your skin. Start with an oil-based cleanser to remove makeup, sunscreen and other impurities like the Pure Tropix Purifying Honey Oil Cleanser ($24.99, Puretropix.com ). This gentle cleanser is made with all natural ingredients to gently remove impurities while nourishing the skin for a fresh feel. Follow up with a foaming cleanser to give your pores a deep clean. I’m a huge fan of the Ole Henriksen The Clean Truth Foaming Cleanser ($30.00, Sephora.com ). perfect for all skin types, this antioxidant face wash helps to reveal smooth and supple skin. 5. Apply sunscreen. One of the easiest ways to ruin your skin is failure to wear sunscreen everyday. The sun’s UV rays can speed up signs if aging and lead to skin cancer. The FDA recommends using a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 for proper protection. I play no games when it comes to my skin so I use the Cetaphil Daily Moisturizer SPF 50 ($17.05, Amazon.com ). You can never be too safe! DON’T MISS: Black Chemist Comes Through With Fresh Solution Specifically For Black Skin Care TRIED IT!: The Konjac Sponge Is The New ‘Must Have’ In Skin Care 3 Summer Skin Care Tips Perfect For Maintaining Your Youthful Glow [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2955125″ overlay=”true”]
A few years ago, we learned that Ian Ziering wasn’t a great dance partner . The actor best known for Sharknado , 90210 , and Swamp Thing came out with an announcement on Halloween. He and his wife, Erin Ludwig Ziering, are divorcing after more than nine years of marriage. Ian Ziering took to Instagram to make a formal announcement of the divorce and to quash any rumors. “It is with a heavy heart that I tell you Erin and I are splitting up,” he begins. “With our hectic work schedules,” Ian writes. “We could not be busier.” “And over the last few years,” he explains, he and Erin “have grown apart.” “She is one of the most incredible women I have ever met,” Ian praises. “And the best mom to our kids.” He adds: “It has come to my attention that things are being written and said to sensationalize a situation that is simply not sensational.” “Any quote attributed to me is completely false,” Ian asserts. “And solely meant by haters to undermine our intention.” That intention being “to continue to get along, protect and raise our daughters, and be examples of successful co-parents.” “We ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time,” Ian asks. He concludes by writing that they will need that privacy “as we focus on what is important to us, our girls.” For the most part, that’s a pretty generic breakup announcement. It could almost have been procedurally generated by an AI. But you’ll notice that Erin’s announcement strikes a very different tone and sounds a little less announcement by the numbers . “I mean, it is kind of hard to choose an announcing your divorce picture,” Erin begins. “So i just went with my favorite one of myself?” Her struggle there is relatable. Honestly? That line made me laugh. “After 9 1/2 years of marriage,” she reveals. “Ian asked for a divorce.” “After having asked multiple times,” Erin explains. “I knew it was time to give up.” So it sounds like Ian had pushed for their marriage to end before, only to be talked out of it. It sounds like whatever they tried didn’t work. “Knowing that I am not the person to make him happy makes the situation feel more peaceful,” Erin describes. “The girls and I are doing great,” she announces. Erin writes that they are doing well “and finding gratitude and love in our new life together and rebuilding.” “Thank you to everyone who has been reaching out,” Erin writes. Notably, Ian’s costar Tori Spelling “liked” Erin’s post. “And,” she continues. “I am sorry if I do not get a chance to respond right now.” “I appreciate your love,” Erin concludes. “And the sisterhood of women who surrounds me during this time. .” As much as I absolutely loved Ian Ziering’s role as Blue Devil in the first (and sadly, only) season of Swamp Thing this year, it sounds like this is his doing. Some couples realize that they’ve fallen out of love at the same time. Other couples split because one f–ked up and the other is furious. In this case, it sounds like Ian fell out of love all on his own, and broke Erin’s heart in the process. At least she looks great in her divorce announcement photo. She’s right — it is a good picture. View Slideshow: 19 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces Ever: Where Does Jeff Bezos Rank?
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