Image via Drew Angerer/Getty Albuquerque Journal Publishes Racist Cartoon Against Dreamers Every single time a corporate organization makes a colossal racially insensitive blunder we always ask ourselves the same question: Was there NOBODY of color in the room to raise their hand and to object to such obvious stupidity??? Sadly, the answer is almost ALWAYS a resounding “no”, many times these decisions are made without the input of the potentially offended party. That seems to be what happened at the Albuquerque Journal when the green-lit the following political cartoon: DACA, Dreamers, Illegal, Immigration, Trump, Delonas, Sean, Cartoon, pic.twitter.com/X4NrNTeBLR — sean delonas (@seandelonas) February 4, 2018 New Mexico is a state full of latinx and hispanic people and a great deal of them were deeply offended at the depiction of the DREAMERS as MS-13 gang members who are coming to pillage the country. In fact, 50 people showed up outside of the newspaper’s offices to protest. That lead to this according to ABQJournal : Journal Editor Karen Moses issued an apology Thursday morning and later said in an interview that there will be more scrutiny of editorial cartoons in the future. “Looking back, we erred, and it should not have appeared in the Albuquerque Journal,” Moses said of the syndicated cartoon. SMH.
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 09: Shaniah Mauldin attends the Fashion Hong Kong front row during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Industria Studios on February 9, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Fashion Hong Kong ) Shaniah Cymone Talks Fashion, Modeling & Growing Up Hip-Hop She’s famous for being the scion of Atlanta hip-hop royalty, but Shaniah Cymone is stepping out of her father Jermaine Dupri’s shadow and into the spotlight – literally. The pretty teen made her New York Fashion Week debut on Thursday, modeling designs in the Gregorio Sanchez/Bahmardi show and the Rome & Juliet Couture/David Topaz/Andre Emery show. She also sat made the front row at a few fashion presentations. “I’m walking in two shows,” Shaniah, 19, told us.”It’s my first time attending New York Fashion Week. “So, I’m super excited!” We sat down with the “Growing Up Hip-Hop” starlet, model and biochemistry student to talk about her foray into fashion – and what her dad thinks of her new money moves: BOSSIP: Why did you decide to go into modeling? Shaniah: “Actually, I used to model when I was younger…And now I’m actually on my way to starting a children’s clothing line, and my dad wants me to get more involved with the fashion industry as a whole, so I could have more ties and connections in the industry. That’s what made me want to start modeling again.” BOSSIP: What does your father think about your modeling career? Shaniah: “As far as my modeling career goes, my dad’s not a vocal person, let me put it that way. So, I don’t really know, but I know my dad, he wants me to use every platform that I have to be successful. He’s definitely that type of person, and wants me to utilize my opportunities. So, this is one that arose, and he want’s me to tackle it.”
Freeky Zekey Says Booking Dispute Was A Misunderstanding; Says He Respects Women “Dip Set’s” Freeky Zekey has hit back at a nonprofit head’s claims that he defrauded her for an appearance fee at her charity gala and then threatened her mother for the rest of the dough. Freeky Zekey said the fallout from his appearance at the “Sisters In Charge” masquerade gala last year had been a misunderstanding and said his accuser had been less than professional in her dealings with him. Earlier this week, we revealed Tamara Charles’ claims that Freeky Zekey reneged on their verbal agreement for him to Zeke to co-host her “Sisters In Charge” gala Oct. 14 and perform. Charles said she sent Zekey a $1,600 deposit to secure the deal. But instead, Charles said Zekey arrived 15 minutes before the event ended, underdressed and seemingly intoxicated. She said he hyped the crowd for a few minutes before taking pictures and speaking to “Love & Hip Hop’s” Juju, who was also a special guest. Charles said he still demanded the rest of his booking fee and threatened her and her mother until they came up with the rest. Charles also said Freeky Zekey stole her phone out of her hand, and when she got it back weeks later, it had been reset. But Zekey – whose real name is Ezekiel Giles – wants to tell his side of the story: According to his rep, Zeke acknowledged that he was late to the gala, but was under the impression that the night ended at 1 a.m., not 11 p.m. He said that most artists do not arrive at the beginning of an event, and once he got there was another performer on stage, so he waited his turn. Zekey contends that he got on stage, performed and also made a speech about the importance of domestic violence prevention. He said he asked Charles for the rest of his money – another $1,600 – but Charles said to wait until the end of the night. Zekey said it’s customary to get paid before the artist takes the stage. He said he asked her again a short time later, and she asked him to go outside with her, his rep said. He said Charles handed him an envelope, but it was less than the $1,600. He said by that time, her friends and family came outside, and her mother volunteered to give him the remaining balance. He then followed the mom in his car to a house and then to an ATM. When the mom gave him the additional money, he got on his knees and thanked her. Freeky’s rep showed BOSSIP video and photos of the rapper/hype man performing at the gala – proof that Zekey said he provided to Pay Pal, which is why he was able to keep the initial deposit. He said Charles disputed his fee with Pay Pal some two months after the event. The rapper also denied snatching Charles’ phone. He said her phone was among several phones that were on a table, and he believed it was his. His rep said he mailed the phone back to their mutual friend the following day. “Freekey Zekey has a deep respect for women, having close relationships with his fiance, aunts, nieces, etc…And he finds these accusations deeply upsetting,” his rep told BOSSIP in a statement. “He denies her accusations wholeheartedly.”
Heard y’all were showing love to #FlightAttendantBae pic.twitter.com/1hm4AUNYJv — Queen Glo (@GloriaHopee) February 8, 2018 Flight Attendant Baes Take Over The Internet We love our baes. Who doesn’t? The bae du jour, for some reason, was flight attendants, with women gathering around the #FlightAttendantBae hashtag to share their most bae-ful pics on the internet. We’re not gonna lie, these gorgeous women had us wanting to book some flights just to see more of their gorgeous faces. It’s been a long minute… #FINEWOMENFRIDAY @FineWomenFriday pic.twitter.com/Ty3qVxUXF7 — Pretty Little Lish (@AlishaPRETTYbad) December 22, 2017 We won’t hold you…enjoy the flight attendant baes.
I know Lonzo Ball’s girl looked at that positive pregnancy test like.. that girl ain’t gotta work another day in her life. pic.twitter.com/pwg1YIgY9F — Angel Gonzalez (@angel_G96) February 8, 2018 Hilariously Petty Lonzo Ball Memes Overhyped rookie hooper Lonzo Ball and his latina Becky boo are expecting a little bundle of brick-shooting baller much to the petty glee of the internet that exploded with a never-end wave of jokery. So Lonzo Ball is expecting a baby, and someone said if it’s a boy they should name it Harry. I CANNOT pic.twitter.com/ApuuBEGrBe — MalcolmAkbarMustafa (@D_for_3) February 7, 2018 Peep the funniest reactions to Lonzo’s bundle of brick-shooting baller on the flip.
Mom had on an Alabama sweater and a Tennessee hat…basically wanting her son to sign anywhere BUT Florida, despite the fact that they’re from Pensacola. Then again, there’s no telling what these recruiters promised the family when poor Jacob’s head was turned. SMH. Thankfully, Mama was able to gather herself and come give her visibly upset son a hug of support when it was all said and done: Getty/YouTube via ESPN/Instagram
