Does This Video About White Privilege Surprise You? White Privilege is finally becoming something that many white people are aware of and conscious about — at least in this video, filmed by conservative filmmaker Ami Horowitz BUT we think the tactics used here are pretty skewed. For example, interviewing white people outside of a white privilege conference will obviously yield much different results than interviewing a wider range of white folks — especially in less of an academic setting. We’re also perturbed by Horowitz’s decision to question blacks in Harlem outside of a housing project. Why not try an HBCU instead? The other thing that stood out to us is that the white people were asked a different set of questions than the black interviewees. Why would black people be consumed with white privilege? Just sayin’… What are your thoughts about the interview? Getty Images
Joe Green stopped by Hot 1079 to chop it up with B High about his new mixtape King Kong 2. Joe also talks about working with Big Bank Black and Trouble on some songs on the project as well as his new single In Love.
New Girl’s Trip Trailer Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, Jada Pinkett and rising star Tiffany Haddish form a hilariously Black girl magical Voltron in the can’t-miss crowd-pleaser destined to smash the summer box office. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jE61BzKmgQ] Peep some Twitter reaction on the flip. https://twitter.com/UniversalPics/status/856636883417346048 https://twitter.com/RoadTooRichess/status/829911742859849728 https://twitter.com/elizadwrites/status/862479213726760960 https://twitter.com/mariamariaa7/status/862511707138273280 https://twitter.com/axolROSE/status/862335782534750208 https://twitter.com/IAMQUEENLATIFAH/status/865696602564030464 Girl’s Trip hits theaters July 21, 2017.
Sheriff David Clarke Will Accept Job With Homeland Security The guy we love to hate, tap-dancin’ Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke is set to become a federal employee. According to USAToday , Clarke has accepted a new job as assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. His job is described as a liaison of state in the Office of Partnership and Engagement. Clarke said one of his responsibilities would be to “take complaints of shortcomings in the Department of Homeland Security.” “They feel like they’re being ignored,” Clarke said of his counterparts in local law enforcement. We’re not sure what any of that REALLY means, but one thing’s for sure, if David Clarke has accepted the job that means that he’s going to be doing his best to undermine Black folks and blame us for any and all suffering. Now he’ll just be doing it from a federal level. Yay. Image via Getty
(PRNewsfoto/Urban One, Inc.) Congratulations! Radio One Changes Name To Urban One The largest multimedia company targeting Black Americans recently announced some exciting news. Executives Yashima White AziLove (U1 Corporate), D’Angela Proctor (TV One), Jay Stevens (Radio One and Reach Media), Kierna Mayo (iONE Digital), Tuwisha Rogers (One Solution and OneX Studios), Dwayne Whitaker (R1 Digital), Kim Bandell (One VIP) and Marvisha Frazier (BHM Digital) converged on a press conference call Thursday, May 11 with news that Radio One, Inc. would now be known as Urban One, Inc. The change was made official on May 5, commemorating the 18th anniversary of its IPO, when the company went public. The name change is reflecting the company’s longstanding, rich history as the most trusted source to inform, entertain and inspire the African-American community with a promise that Urban One will continue to provide culturally relevant integrated content through its iconic brands and platforms. According to Urban One Vice President of Corporate Communications Yashima White AziLove, per Radio One’s President and Chief Executive Officer Alfred Liggins, the Urban One name accentuates the company’s dedication to black culture. “Well for clarity, Radio One is a legacy name, and one in which we have not departed from. Radio One refers to our vast local radio network of 57 broadcast stations in 15 markets,” said AziLove. “Our CEO chose the word “urban” in short due to its inherit ability to encompass all things black. Mr. Liggins often says we’re in the black people business and we believe that black culture is sexy, it’s hot, it’s appealing and we know that black culture impacts every aspect of American life.” Alfred Liggins, Cathy Hughes In addition to the name change, Urban One’s iONE Digital has announced the acquisition of Bossip.com, MadameNoire.com, and HipHopWired.com under the moniker “BHM Digital” alongside existing brand properties, HelloBeautiful, NewsOne, GlobalGrind and the company’s new site and master brand, Cassius (www.cassiuslife.com). “The brands we are acquiring have great recognition amongst consumers, clients and agency partners,” said Detavio Samuels, President of iONE Digital & One Solution. “In fact, the Bossip voice is so admired that some of its competitors have dubbed it ‘the best of the internet’ and there are already plans to extend it outside of the digital world. We look forward to the plethora of opportunities to grow all of these brands across multiple platforms within and outside of the Urban One ecosystem” continues Detavio Samuels. (PRNewsfoto/iONE Digital) Black excellence, we’re excited to be part of the iONE Digital family! More information about Urban One’s extensive portfolio, including company history and milestones, is available on the company’s corporate website at www.urban1.com .
Medical Examiner Deems Student’s Death A suicide Let’s just start by saying that any time a black person is found hanging — it’s suspicious. You may have heard about the case of 20-year-old Kendra Shanice Reid, a sophomore at WSSU in North Carolina who was found hanging at a park on April 28th. The medical examiner recently ruled her death a suicide. According to Winston-Salem Jourdal reports , Reid died from asphyxiation by hanging, according to her death certificate. Her body was found hanging in a wooded area of Finch Park shortly after 9 a.m. on April 28. The public park at 15 Paul Beck Road is just outside of Lexington, where Reid is from. Larry James, the Davidson County medical examiner and the county’s director of emergency services, ruled Reid’s death as a suicide. James said no autopsy was performed as a medical examiner can forego the autopys if death is determinable by an external examination. Some people attempted to link Reid’s death to a video circulating on Facebook, but Reid’s mother Sophia Giles claims those rumors are not true. In response to James’ suicide ruling, the Atlanta chapter of Black Lives Matter has released the following statement: As President of Black Lives Matter Greater Atlanta we are compelled to express our outraged of the senseless death of our dear sister Kendra Shanice Reid 20, who was found hanging in a park. We are deeply saddened and shocked to learn that yet another black body is lifeless. Kendra Reid was a 20 year old sophomore student at Winston-Salem State University in Lexington. She was loved by her community, her school and of course naturally by her family. After learning that Larry James, the county’s medical examiner ruled that the cause of death was a suicide. We know that couldn’t have been any further from the truth. Kendra was full of life, she loved her family, and she was an active member on campus and a member of the WSSU Marching Band who looked forward in graduating. We expect second investigation to be conducted by an private independent examiner, and anticipate a thorough full criminal investigation to be launch by either The Department of Justice’s Office of Civil Rights and The FBI. The black community in Lexington has little to no faith in Lexington Police Chief Mark Sink and his ability to execute a fair and complete investigation. This is why we takes to the streets, organized, mobilized and disrupt business as usual. Black Lives Matter Greater Atlanta we will continue to monitor this case with a close eye In struggle, Sir Maejor Page President Black Lives Matter Greater Atlanta Do you think it’s possible that this young woman was murdered? Do you think the police and medical examiner have done enough to make sure that she was not murdered? Photo Courtesy Black Lives Matter Atlanta
Bow Wow is making sure he gets all the publicity he needs while promoting his upcoming show Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta. After being dragged on the Internet all week for allegedly lying about his pockets, Bow is back with more delusional statements. On Thursday, the rapper did an interview, which he streamed on Instagram Live, […]
