Source: Chris McKay / Getty Fabolous’ Georgetown Performance Was Cancelled Due To His Alleged History Of Domestic Violence According to XXL , Fabolous was supposed to be perform at Georgetown’s “Hoya Madness” event this weekend, but because of domestic abuse allegations , he won’t be hitting the stage. Earlier this week, Georgetown officials released a statement saying that Fab had been disinvited to the event. “After engaging with students, we have cancelled the musical act for 2019 Hoya Madness,” the statement reads in part. “We take domestic violence very seriously and were unaware of the charges against the entertainer when he was booked through a third-party entity. We are committed to enhanced vetting of future performers and doing all that we can to support a safe and respectful community.” Fabolous was scheduled to perform along with Big Tigger, Georgetown University’s cheerleaders and a pep band but the details of his recent indictment for domestic abuse charges last year after being arrested for allegedly attacking the mother of his son, Emily Bustamante, caused students to speak out against the performance. It seems like Fab and Em have put their differences to the side, but it looks like people are still not letting the Brooklyn rapper off the hook that easy.
1 2-year-old activist Amariyanna Copeny —dubbed Little Miss Flint—is furthering her efforts to address the water crisis in her city. According to Atlanta Black Star , Copeny teamed up with a water filtration company to make clean water accessible within her community. This is my water filter. My filter can bring clean safe water to communities dealing with a lead crisis (Like Flint, MI and Newark, NJ). It's powered by @Hydroviv_h2o . Every $1 donated provides the equivalent of 160 bottles of water. https://t.co/3lqcfoqzF0 pic.twitter.com/ialzGgGKXK — Mari Copeny (@LittleMissFlint) September 26, 2019 Copeny spearheaded a fundraising campaign to bring clean and safe water to Flint and other places impacted by contaminated water. The funds will go towards creating a long-term sustainable solution to the water crisis by bringing state-of-the-art water filters to underserved communities. The implementation of the water filters would give individuals the ability to have safe running water within their households instead of spending long periods of time waiting in line to get donated bottles of water. It would also curb plastic waste. Over $130,000 has been raised towards her $150,000 goal. Copeny is partnering with the company Hydroviv which designs and builds custom water filters. “Ever since April 2014 my community has been faced with a lead crisis that we’re still recovering from. My community needed water they could trust and bottled water was the only resource for drinking water that many in my community trusted,” she wrote on her GoFundMe page . “For my new donation campaign, my team has partnered with a socially-responsible water filtration company, which will allow us to maximize the impact of donated funds and eliminate the single-use plastic waste that is associated with bottled water.” Copeny has been dedicated to spreading awareness about the Flint water crisis and evoking change. Through her campaigns, she’s donated over one million bottles of water to families in need. Young activists are stepping up to address Flint’s water crisis. In March, rapper and actor Jaden Smith ’s eco-friendly natural spring water brand JUST Goods Inc. joined forces with Flint’s First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church to implement a system called “The Water Box” which can help reduce lead and other toxic chemicals in contaminated water. SEE ALSO: #BlackGirlMagic: 11-Year-Old Flint Activist Gets Her Own Doll Jaden Smith’s Company Is Bringing A Water Filtration System To Flint [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3889769″ overlay=”true”]
If you’re like most people, you cut the cord a long time ago and resorted to enjoying shows and movies using streaming services instead of cable. Still, there’s something to be said for watching your favorite programs live. You absolutely need to find out who gets the rose on The Bachelor in real-time rather than relying on your Twitter feed for updates. Luckily, you can still enjoy live TV for free without a cable subscription with the ANTOP Paper Thin 30-Mile AT-105 Indoor HDTV Antenna . Unlike the metallic bunny ears of yesteryear, this antenna is sleek, compact, and measures in at only 0.02-inch thick. It taps into the free channels within your vicinity — up to 30 miles — and beams them straight to your TV. You get to access programs on networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and PBS in excellent HD quality. And thanks to its minuscule size, you won’t experience spotty signal during windy or rainy days. On any given day, the ANTOP Paper Thin 30-Mile AT-105 Indoor HDTV Antenna retails for $34.99, but for a limited time, you can get grab it on sale for only $16.99 — that’s 51 percent off! ANTOP Paper Thin 30-Mile AT-105 Indoor HDTV Antenna – $16.99 See Deal Prices are subject to change. Bossip has teamed up with StackCommerce to bring you the best deals on the web. We may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.
You may pride yourself on being an expert packer, but we all know that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, so you want to make sure that your bag is jam-packed with travel essentials. When you head to different destinations, do you really have everything you need to make sure your journey is as comfortable as possible? If you’re gearing up for a trip, make sure that you have all these things within arm’s reach: Memory Foam Hooded Pillow ($29.99 Value) Even if you’re the type of person who can fall asleep anywhere, actually getting a restful shuteye while you’re traveling is a whole other challenge. This pillow can at least make it easier, thanks to its high-quality visco-elastic memory foam that contours to your neck and built-in hood with adjustable drawstrings that you can use to close off from the world as you catch your Zzz’s. Usually $29.99, you can get it on sale for $17.99 . Memory Foam Hooded Pillow – $17.99 See Deal Tech Accessory Travel Bag ($24.99 Value) Never misplace your charger again with this travel bag that keeps all your tech accessories in place. It features 12 elastic loops that can hold things like cables and pens, six small mesh pouches for USB drives, sim cards, and TF cards, and a bigger mesh pouch for a portable charger, smartphone, passport, earbuds, and other small items. It’s RFID-blocking, too, so you can keep your belongings safe from thieves. It usually goes for $24.99, but it’s now on sale for $13.99 . Tech Accessory Travel Bag – $13.99 See Deal TripWipes Anti-Bacterial Wipes: 3-Month Supply ($47 Value) When you’re traveling, you’re bound to be exposed to all kinds of germs and bacteria as you hop from one public space to another. Make sure to carry a pack of TripWipes in order to stay clean and germ-free. These non-toxic, citrus-scented wipes are capable of not only killing germs, but also softening your hands. With a pack in tow, you can easily maintain good hygiene and freshness while on the go. Get a 90-pack today for only $42 . TripWipes Anti-Bacterial Wipes: 3-Month Supply (90-Pack) – $42 See Deal Geek Supply Universal Travel Charger ($40 Value) Keep all your tech juiced up with this universal travel charger. Aside from having the capability to charge three devices at the same time, it’s also equipped with a slew of safety features like overvoltage, overcurrent, and short circuit protection. Plus, it adopts the AC100-240V wide voltage design to meet the difference in voltage between countries. Right now, you can snag it on sale for $19.99 . Geek Supply Universal Travel Charger – $19.99 See Deal Prices are subject to change. Bossip has teamed up with StackCommerce to bring you the best deals on the web. We may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.
F ormer NFL player DeAngelo Williams has turned the pain of losing his mother to breast cancer into something positive. According to Today , the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back has funded mammograms for 500 women over the past five years. DeAngelo Williams sponsors 500 mammograms to honor mom who died of breast cancer https://t.co/REWtWke66Z — TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 9, 2019 For Williams the initiative—which was organized by the DeAngelo Williams Foundation—was personal. The disease is something that has devastatingly impacted his family. His mother Sandra Hill succumbed to her battle with breast cancer 13 years ago and four of his aunts passed away from the disease as well. In honor of his mother—who died when she was 53—he decided to launch a campaign dubbed “53 Strong for Sandra” where he hosted mammogram screening events for 53 women in North Carolina who didn’t have adequate insurance coverage. Since launching the project, his foundation has expanded its reach far beyond North Carolina and has held screening events throughout the country in states including Arkansas, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. The organization also provides funding for treatment for women in need. “This can be life-changing for these women,” Williams told the news outlet. “We are enabling them to get this care that no one should ever be denied or not have access to.” Initiatives like the one created by his foundation are needed. According to research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Black women die from breast cancer at a higher rate than white women. Medical professionals say that the underrepresentation of Black women in breast cancer research leads to the lack of effective treatment options and socioeconomic factors are tied to the alarming trend. “About 40% of health is driven by social and economic factors,” Dr. Timiya Nolan told Forbes . “We also know that these women face more stress-inducing environments with the experience of racism and discrimination, low healthcare access and/or knowledge of resources, and even challenging encounters with healthcare providers.” October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; an annual observance created to celebrate individuals who have battled the disease and support education and research initiatives. SEE ALSO: Prayers Up: Mathew Knowles Is Fighting Breast Cancer Black Woman Applauded For Breast Cancer Surgery On Facebook Live Amid High Death Rates [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3889769″ overlay=”true”]
A ccording to a report conducted by Nielsen, Black buying power is estimated to be $1.2 trillion and there are several entrepreneurs on a mission to ensure that those dollars are being circulated within the African American community. Danielle McGee created the website Black Business Boom as an avenue to connect consumers to Black-owned businesses throughout the country, the Chicago Defender reported. Entrepreneur Creates Coupon Program For Black-Owned Businesses to Compete With Groupon https://t.co/XDA1SxwymQ https://t.co/iG7BIKnGbP — Black America Cares (@BlackPeopleCare) October 11, 2019 Similar to the websites Groupon and Living Social, McGee’s platform features coupons for nearly 400 small Black-owned businesses. Both the website and app encompass a wide variety of products and services that span from beauty to auto. The platform also provides users with information about events and promotions from Black-owned businesses and features location-based advertising. Black Business Boom was developed to highlight businesses and build a solid foundation for customer loyalty. “I started Black Business Boom because Black-owned businesses typically have less access to funding, which consequently limits their ability to spend money on marketing,” McGee said in a statement. “Our platform is an affordable way for small business owners to generate revenue while attracting loyal customers.” She also stressed the importance of putting action behind social movements surrounding the support of Black-owned businesses by providing people with the resources needed to take actionable steps towards fulfilling the mission. There have been several digital platforms created to support Black-owned businesses. After truck driver Edward Dillard found it hard to locate African American-owned restaurants during his coast to coast shifts on the road—especially on the outskirts of major cities—he launched the platform Eat Black Owned . The website is a national directory of over 2,000 Black-owned eateries. Users can locate restaurants based on their geographical location. SEE ALSO: Delaware Native Launches Black-Owned Restaurant Directory Black Entrepreneurs Raise $8 Million For Barbershop-Focused App [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3889618″ overlay=”true”]
Handout Marjorie Harvey Rang In Her Birthday In Style At Moon Palace Resort Steve Harvey celebrated his other half’s birthday with a lavish party at a Mexican resort. Marjorie Harvey rang in her 55th year at a private bash at the Moon Palace Cancun Oct. 10. Handout Marjorie, clad in a floral playsuit and huge diamond earrings, looked like she was having the time of her life as she laughed and joked with her husband. Steve, meanwhile, looked relaxed and happy as he emceed the party. A Mariachi band was on hand to play for the attendees as the Harveys beamed with delight. Handout Marjorie was later presented with a two-tiered cake adorned with flowers on stage before singer Ginuwine entertained the guests with a private performance. Handout Hit the flip for more party pics:
Source: The Washington Post / Getty Amazon Studios Announces Partnership With Howard University According to Market Watch , Amazon announced that Amazon Studios had partnered with Howard University to launch “Howard Entertainment”. The program will reportedly train African-American students in various areas of the entertainment industry. Starting January 2020, it will span two semesters, students will training and get experience with marketing, entertainment law, project greenlighting and more in Los Angeles. Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios , says the program is part of the company’s effort to bring diversity and diverse perspectives to Prime Video subscribers. We are excited to announce the launch of Howard Entertainment in partnership with @AmazonStudios ! This new program will create a pipeline for OUR students to train alongside entertainment executives! More info at today’s State of the University Address. #HowardForward pic.twitter.com/XcseaWuTlQ — Wayne A. I. Frederick (@HUPrez17) October 11, 2019
Source: Josh Hedges / Getty Former NFL Player Has Sponsored 500 Mammograms To Honor Mother That Passed Away From The Illness According to Sports Illustrated , former Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams is committed to fighting breast cancer in honor of his mother, Sandra Hill, who died from the disease in 2014. Williams’s foundation has reportedly paid for over 500 mammograms in Pittsburgh, Memphis, Charlotte and Jonesboro, Arkansas since 2015. He began the free screening program, “53 Strong for Sandra,” as a tribute to his mother after she died at the age of 53. The former NFL player has also lost four aunts to breast cancer. This is dedicated to my mom, my aunts & women everywhere affected by Breast Cancer. I love you. #WeAreInThisTogether https://t.co/bAwaanlfzV — DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) October 11, 2015
Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Offset Gifts Cardi B “Titantic Diamond” For Her Birthday Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar , professionally known as Cardi B, turned 27 years old yesterday and she was celebrated with a very expensive gift from her husband. According to TMZ , Offset made a visit to Pristine Jewelers in New York to cop Cardi a ring that is fit for a queen. View this post on Instagram Thank you sooo much babe @offsetyrn I can’t believe it Deum @pristine_jewelers ! I’m so happy Soo grateful A post shared by Iamcardib (@iamcardib) on Oct 11, 2019 at 11:20pm PDT The 100-carat piece is called the Titantic Diamond and was crafted specifically for Mrs. Bodak Yellow. The couple spent the evening with family and friends with a spread of lobster, a seafood tower, steak, truffle mac ‘n cheese and a whole lot more. View this post on Instagram MY BEST FRIEND THE LOVE OF MY LIFE, MY GUARDIAN ANGEL, KK’s MOM, THIS DAY IS YOUR SPECIAL DAY I LOVE YOU, HAPPY BDAY!!NOT JUST ME AND FAMILY BUT THE WORLD LOVES YOU A post shared by OFFSET (@offsetyrn) on Oct 11, 2019 at 10:57am PDT That’s one helluva caption to go along with that ring. Sounds like ‘Set is still making up for his, uh, previous indiscretions. Good on him. Happy birthday, Bardi!
