(Photo Credit: PR Photos) Georgia voters received a racist robocall targeting the state’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams , according to a report by CNN . The call features a voice impersonating Oprah Winfrey , who appeared on the campaign trail Thursday (Nov. 1) in support of Abrams. In about a 60-second pre-recorded message, racist and anti-Semitic rhetoric is used to mock the media titan and attack Abrams. The message was created by a white supremacist group called The Road to Power, CNN reported. The group is known for anti-Semitic video podcasts. It previously attacked Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum after he won the nomination in the August primary and again in October. According to the report, it is unknown how many voters received this call. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://blackamericaweb.com” id=”712998″ overlay=”true”] HEAD BACK TO THE BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM HOMEPAGE
(Creatas Images) A California high school teacher was arrested after video surfaced of him allegedly punching one of his students who used a racial slur, CBS Los Angeles reports . Marston Riley, 64, was released November 3 from the Los Angeles County Jail after posting $50,000 bail, according to reports. Cellphone video showed the student taunting Riley, calling him the N-word and cursing at him. Riley was clearly growing more frustrated and then he began repeatedly hitting the student, and at one point, using an object to hit him. The student was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries and released, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The video circulated online, see below: loud. swearing. teacher beats up student in class. pic.twitter.com/CgVVsmfJGb — Draft (@TheDraft11) November 3, 2018 “I was scared for the kid, and partly for the teacher too,” a student who witnessed the fight told CBS Los Angeles. The fight allegedly began after the teacher said the student was not wearing the proper school uniform, the witness told the station. The student responded with racist comments. “It was just back and forth, back and forth, and then the teacher just decided to throw a punch and that’s when everything happened,” the witness said. A GoFundMe page has been created by the teacher’s supporters to raise money for his legal fees. They say he’s been physically or verbally attacked in the past. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://blackamericaweb.com” id=”245152″ overlay=”true”] HEAD BACK TO THE BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM HOMEPAGE
Bow Wow is a rolling stone. When it comes to settling down with one woman, the rapper and actor says he is just not the one. Reports Page Six : Shad “Bow Wow” Moss says he’ll never marry. “My lifestyle is not normal. I have been engaged twice. I have a daughter . . . I tried to work things out with my daughter’s mother, it is just not me,” he told us at the launch of his new venture with hair-tool company Red by Kiss. He’s dated Ciara and Angela Simmons. But were they the ones that got away? “Hell no . . . I have to be single,” he explained. And there you have it. The jokes write themselves, always. — Photo: WENN.com
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Congrats to Kenya Moore ! The 47-year-old Real Housewives star gave birth to a healthy baby girl on the weekend. Her and husband Marc Ealy named the child Brooklyn Doris Daly and she came into the world at 5 pounds and 5 ounces. It’s the couples first child. Moore shared that Brooklyn holds special meaning for her and Marc. RELATED: Kenya Moore Delivering Baby Early Due To Complications RELATED: What You Need To Know About Toxemia And Black Women, The Scary Complication Beyonce Had While Pregnant With Her Twins “Brooklyn because that’s where we met and fell in love, and Doris after my grandmother who passed away last year and who raised me,” Moore told PEOPLE . The news comes on the heels that Moore, the former Miss USA had to have an emergency cesarian section due to development of preeclampsia. The complication caused her to gain 17 pounds in ONE WEEK due to “severe swelling and water retention, high blood pressure, and excess protein in urine.” Moore first announced her pregnancy during the season 10 RHOA reunion. “I’ve waited 47 years for this moment,” Moore said. “I didn’t really want to announce it too soon because I feel it’s very early on in our pregnancy. But I have suffered so much in my life when it comes to wanting a family around me. So this is the day I’ve been waiting for my entire life. It’s a dream come true.” Join The Majic Text Club And Get The Latest Music, Exclusive Contests and Entertainment News On Your Phone
Source: Splash / Splash News Angela Simmons is mourning the sudden loss of her ex-fiance and son’s father. Yesterday (Nov. 3), Sutton Tennyson was shot and killed in his home in Atlanta. Tennyson would have been 38 on Nov. 5. Although it was initially reported to be a home invasion, Tennyson was shot while in his garage after getting into an argument with an unidentified man. CBS 46 reports he was shot multiple times in the garage of his home in SW Atlanta, GA. The gunman fled the scene. Simmons, who was once engaged to Tennyson (they called off the pending nuptials in 2017), took to Instagram to honor her son’s father and namesake. “Thank you for leaving behind my greatest gift . I’m hurting . I’m numb. Thank you for the out pouring of love everyone . I cant believe I’m even saying Rest In Peace Sutton . I promise to hold SJ down in every way I promise ,” she wrote as the caption to a series of photos of their family. Rest in power.
Source: Bravo / Getty Real Housewives of Atlanta is back for its 11th season! Can you believe it? Eleven years of ratchet peaches. Cynthia, Kandi, Porsha, and Nene are back—and so is Eva, who officially got her peach. Eva is in wedding planning mode, Kandi is gallivanting in LA with Xscape, busy winning ASCAP Awards, Cynthia has a new boyfriend who lives in LA (the Fox News sportscaster, Mike Hill) and Porsha got a new man too. We all know by now that Porsha is engaged , but we get to watch it play out this season. In case you didn’t know, her man is Dennis McKinley, an entrepreneur who owns several lounges and the Original Hot Dog Factory . It’s quite clear that he’s loaded and he’s taking Porsha ring shopping. They’re going on a trip to Miami for Porsha’s birthday. Nene and Gregg are dealing with Gregg having stage 3 colon cancer. Nene is obviously a wreck but she’s standing by her hubby. Gregg is committed to fighting the good fight post surgery and so far so good but as a lot of us know, when it comes to cancer, they’re taking things day by day. In happier news, Nene and Porsha’s friendship is back in a good place. Nene helps Porsha find some clothes for her birthday trip, and Porsha does the most to make Nene laugh. It’s cute. Porsha then learns that Nene will be in Miami at the same time doing a comedy show so you know what that means, right? Girls trip! Actually, it’s going to be a surprise girls trip. Porsha calls the girls, even Kandi and invites them down with the intention of surprising Nene. Even Marlo is coming. But as we all know, things are still awkward between Porsha and Kandi and Porsha and Marlo also don’t get along. We’ll see how these dramaful (yes, dramaful) events start to unfold next week. Kenya isn’t returning, but she and her husband recently welcomed a healthy baby girl to the world. Hopefully, we’ll be seeing some of this in cameo appearances. Speaking of baby bumps, hopefully, we’ll be seeing Shamea back on the show (they really need to give her a peach, but whatevs) and of course, we’ll be introduced to newbie satellite friends Shomari DeVoe and Tanya Sam. RELATED POSTS ‘RHOAS10’ Recap: Kim And Her Wig Are Done With The Show For Good ‘RHOAS10’ Recap: Kenya Moore Confirms Pregnancy At The Reunion Kick Off
Sutton Tennyson , the father of Angela Simmons’ 2 year-old son, was killed at his home this past weekend. According to TMZ, Sutton was speaking with another man in his driveway and the conversation ended in gunshots before the man left. Related: Angela Simmons Shares Some Big News on Instagram Angela took to Instagram to share her thoughts. Related: Angela Simmons Confirms Pregnancy With Baby Bump Photo She also shared a heartfelt video of their son, Sutton Jr., watching videos of him and his father. The two were engaged in early 2016. Angela later announced, in 2017, that the engagement was off. Sutton was 37. We send our condolences to the family.
Source: Natt Lim / Getty Diddy may have changed his name several times over the years, but a couple of things about him have remained the same: his bank account, and his ability to dance like no one is watching . Puff, a.k.a. Brother Love, a.k.a. Puff Daddy, b.k.a. Diddy used to be a backup dancer for Big Daddy Kane and Heavy D back in the late 80’s and early 90’s before anyone knew who Sean Combs was. His demanding personality, undeniable confidence and his ability to dance to the beat of his own drum — unapologetically — made everyone want to “Dance Like Diddy” back in the day. He even gave us a little taste of it on Halloween: Who's afraid of clowns??? pic.twitter.com/wZXaINKVzh — Diddy (@Diddy) November 1, 2018 Diddy’s dancing is so infamous that different variations of it has serviced many times over the years. Let’s not act like the Schmoney Dance isn’t a millennial version of the Diddy bop. And his iconic moves in “Special Delivery” have made their way back in to the front of the culture, thanks to Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz’ “Uproar” song and the dance challenge that accompanies it. UpROAR CHALLENGE Homecoming SZN IS HERE!! The energy is amazing pic.twitter.com/ZjXPAzyo8h — The Lunch Table Blog Show LLC (@TLTBlogShow) October 23, 2018 Let’s not forget that his initial reaction to being scared by a clown on Ellen was to hit the Michael Jackson “Beat It” dance. Diddy’s so good at dancing that both of his sons, Christian and Justin Combs, have low key followed in his footsteps . You can’t go on the ‘gram these days without seeing at least one video of them doing their best Harlem Shake and stuntin’ like their dancing daddy. Brother Love turns 49-years old today and it’s only right that we acknowledge one of his many — and probably his favorite — talent that he’s shown to us over the years. Hit the flip to check out all the time Puff made us want to Dance Like Diddy.
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”]
B lack women are raising the bar in the realm of academia. In July, Miami native Mareena Robinson Snowden became the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and now another woman has hit the same milestone at another institution. According to the Huffington Post , Ciara Sivels has become the first African-American woman to earn a nuclear engineering Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Dr. Ciara Sivels is 27 years old. https://t.co/tZXmP1JdoS — HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) November 2, 2018 The institution has one of the top nuclear engineering programs in the country, the news outlet writes. 27-year-old Sivels—who hails from Virginia—submitted her thesis titled “Development of an Advanced Radioxenon Detector for Nuclear Explosion Monitoring” last month and earned her doctorate degree. Sivels wasn’t always passionate about STEM. She initially wanted to pursue a career in the culinary industry. It was her high school chemistry teacher who convinced her to give STEM a try. “I was originally going to go to culinary school. In my junior and senior years, I was in culinary arts,” she told the news outlet. “I remember the teacher from that class saying, ‘Oh, you’re really smart, you should think about doing something other than culinary.’ So that’s kinda how I switched over into engineering and eventually ended up at MIT and ended up in the nuclear program.” Sivels’ academic journey was far from easy. Although at times she wanted to give up she decided to stay the course because she realized that what she was working towards was something that was bigger than her. Now that she has her Ph.D. under her belt, Sivels is focused on becoming a professor. She’s relocating to Baltimore and will work in Johns Hopkins University’s physics department. She believes in the power of representation and hopes that her journey will inspire other people of color to pursue careers in STEM. “My two big things are representation and exposure. I still feel like exposure is key and representation also helps, because you have people that look like you that can help pull you up when you’re failing,” she said. Sivels’ accomplishment is one step forward towards changing the narrative about Black women in STEM. According to Catalyst Inc. , Black, Latinx, and Asian women made up less than 10 percent of engineers and scientists in 2015. SEE ALSO: Mareena Robinson Snowden Becomes First Black Woman To Earn Nuclear Engineering Ph.D. From MIT Brown University To Rename Building After First Black Graduates [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3834873″ overlay=”true”]
