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Black Pediatrician Becomes California’s First Surgeon General

B lack women are making history in the field of medicine. According to the San Francisco Examiner , pediatrician and youth activist Dr. Nadine Burke Harris was appointed to become the state of California’s first surgeon general. Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday announced the appointment of Dr. Nadine Burke Harris as California's first-ever surgeon general. https://t.co/REW0TLjd7R — KPIX 5 (@KPIXtv) January 22, 2019 On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he had selected Dr. Burke Harris to take on the new role, the news outlet writes. In the position, she will be responsible for examining the pressing health issues faced by people living in the state and implementing effective strategies to overcome them. One of the things on her agenda is providing outreach for young families. Burke Harris, 43, is well-suited for the position as she’s dedicated her career to spreading awareness about health conditions. She founded the Center for Youth Wellness in San Francisco in 2012 as a resource for children who were exposed to toxic trauma and stress at an early age. Harris is at the helm of the Bay Area Research Consortium on Toxic Stress and Health and is a part of several health-focused organizations including the National Academy of Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics National Advisory Board for Screening. Burke Harris took to social media to share her excitement about becoming the state’s first surgeon general. “Looking forward to rolling up my sleeves as CA’s first Surgeon General,” she posted on Twitter. “Thank you @GavinNewsom for your bold vision for health for all Californians. #preventscreenandheal!” Her appointment means a lot for representation in medicine. Institutions across the country are trying to empower Black students so that they can follow in her footsteps. According to a report released by the Association of American Medical Colleges, Howard University is the top institution for sending African-American applicants to U.S. medical schools. SEE ALSO: Howard University Tops List For Black Medical School Applicants Florida State University’s WhiteCoats4BlackLives Brings Attention To Racial Health Disparities [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3844528″ overlay=”true”]

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FUBU: NC Activist Proposes That African-Americans Practice Cultural Segregation For Black History Month

Source: bortonia / Getty Durham, NC Minister And Activist Proposes Black Community Self Segregate For BHM Here’s an interesting proposition — for 28 days — the entire month of February , one activist is suggesting that the black community turn our focus on supporting black owned businesses and educating black youth about black history and culture. “We need to build a wall around Black culture,” Paul Scott a Durham NC minister and activist, said via a release sent to BOSSIP. Scott believes that Black people were better off socially, politically and economically better off during the era of segregation. Scott, who gained national recognition for his comments in a 2018 NY Times article about gentrification whitening Durham , NC also argues that black history has been whitewashed to make white Americans more comfortable. He also believes that the Black movement for social equality has been hijacked by other groups. “Everyone has benefited from our tears and pain except us,” says Scott. Do you agree or disagree? Would you be willing to self-segregate for Black History Month just to see if those actions would improve the state of the Black community. Continue reading

Man Are Bigots, Bruv: Met Police In London Increase “Stop And Search” 19% Among Black Folks

Source: NIKLAS HALLE'N / Getty London’s Met Police Significantly Increase “Stop And Search” Of Black People The world is a ghetto according to the legendary band WAR and the unfair police practices that are oppressing our brothas and sistas across the pond are proof positive of their 1972 proclamation. According to The Guardian , “stop and search”, the UK version of “stop and frisk”, went up 19% among Black people while white folks rate of search only increased by 5%. For reference, Black folks are 15.6% of London’s population while white folks make up 59.8%, yet somehow of all the searches done in 2018 Black people accounted for 43% and whites only accounted for 35%. In 2014 Black were 2.6 times more likely to be stopped by Met Police, in 2018, we were 4.2 times more likely to be stopped. The Met defended its actions saying youths from an “African-Caribbean heritage” were more likely than whites to be knife attackers or victims, and it was a crucial way to catch criminals and keep youngsters safe. It said violence “disproportionately affects areas with a more ethnically diverse population”. Crazy how much all of this sounds EXACTLY like the type of BS they tell us here in the U.S. The figures for 2018 shows there were 10.8 stops for every 1,000 white people, while for black people in London it was 50.2 stops per thousand of population. The fact that cops still trot out these ridiculous stats in an attempt to prove that Blacks and people of color are more likely to commit violent crimes is wholly offensive. Sgt Tola Munro, the president of the National Black Police Association, said: “It is no excuse to suggest that weapons or drugs are more likely to be found on black and Asian people. Even if there were that does not excuse this disproportionality – it’s not unconscious, it’s systemic racial profiling.” The hashtag might not be as popular as it once was, but #BlackLivesMatter still.

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Khloe Kardashian: Pushing Family Away with Tristan Thompson Drama?!

As time goes by, the situation with Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson gets more and more uncomfortable. But hey, that’s just kind of what happens when you’re with someone you should have dumped forever ago, right? At this point, we all know what Tristan did, but just for fun, let’s run through it one more time. He and Khloe started dating in 2016, when his ex was pregnant with their son — so, you know, that’s kind of shady. Then in 2017, Khloe got pregnant, and that was supposed to be a wonderful miracle, considering how badly she’s always wanted to be a mother. Except, whoops, things weren’t actually as magical as they should have been, because Tristan was stepping out on her throughout the pregnancy . When she was around three months pregnant, he was spotted getting extra friendly with some girls at a hookah bar in Washington D.C. And then just days before she gave birth to their daughter, True, he was caught in a similar fashion with a lady in New York. The thing is that while cheating twice is bad enough, it’s hard to imagine that the two times he chose to cheat, he just happened to get caught, you know? How many times did he get with other women without cameras around to catch him in the act? Khloe had True last April, and after that, most people thought she was letting things settle down before dumping Tristan. But it never happened. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and now it seems pretty clear that she’s standing by her man . Except there’s this whole other thing that’s been happening. And that thing is that Khloe has consistently been leaving cryptic messages on social media that seem to hint at her troubled relationship. She’s grown really fond of posting all these inspirational quotes about going through hardships and love and that kind of thing. For example, this week she posted one that read “There will be some things you won’t get over. Some things that will sting you so hard they will set you back to where you started.” “And you will hurt and hurt and hurt. But you will also rise from it.” That quote goes on to talk about how “you will adapt and survive,” and how “you should never settle for anything less than you deserve.” She also shared another quote, this one much more to the point — it read “I wish I had the time for the nervous breakdown I deserve.” Like we said, she’s been posting these kinds of quotes for months now, and at first, we thought it was because she was all in her feelings about dumping Tristan. But now, it’s just turned into something she does. And according to a new report from Radar Online, her sisters are pretty much over it . To be more specific, they’re “not buying her bullsh-t.” “Everyone knows she is just full of crap and they are all tired of her fake posts,” the source claims. “She is starving for attention right now because she is obviously not getting it from her man.” But this Kardashian insider says that “Until she packs up her things and leaves him, no one is going to feel sorry for her anymore.” And that’s because “They are all tired of playing these games with Khloe and they know she has to be tired of it too.” “Khloe knows that Tristan is not the one for her ,” the source explains, “and she is just with him because she is trying to save face for the sake of True.” So this sounds like a pretty tough situation, right? We don’t know that Khloe keeps sharing those quotes because she’s “starving for attention,” but honestly, it’s understandable that her sisters are getting frustrated with it all. At some point, Khloe is either going to have to leave Tristan or fully forgive him, for her own sake. And since it’s been nearly a year now since the whole mess went down, we’re thinking she’s definitely reached that point. View Slideshow: Kardashians Talk Tristan, Kris (Humphries!), Kanye and More! Let it go, girl. Let. It. Go.

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Khloe Kardashian: Pushing Family Away with Tristan Thompson Drama?!

As time goes by, the situation with Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson gets more and more uncomfortable. But hey, that’s just kind of what happens when you’re with someone you should have dumped forever ago, right? At this point, we all know what Tristan did, but just for fun, let’s run through it one more time. He and Khloe started dating in 2016, when his ex was pregnant with their son — so, you know, that’s kind of shady. Then in 2017, Khloe got pregnant, and that was supposed to be a wonderful miracle, considering how badly she’s always wanted to be a mother. Except, whoops, things weren’t actually as magical as they should have been, because Tristan was stepping out on her throughout the pregnancy . When she was around three months pregnant, he was spotted getting extra friendly with some girls at a hookah bar in Washington D.C. And then just days before she gave birth to their daughter, True, he was caught in a similar fashion with a lady in New York. The thing is that while cheating twice is bad enough, it’s hard to imagine that the two times he chose to cheat, he just happened to get caught, you know? How many times did he get with other women without cameras around to catch him in the act? Khloe had True last April, and after that, most people thought she was letting things settle down before dumping Tristan. But it never happened. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and now it seems pretty clear that she’s standing by her man . Except there’s this whole other thing that’s been happening. And that thing is that Khloe has consistently been leaving cryptic messages on social media that seem to hint at her troubled relationship. She’s grown really fond of posting all these inspirational quotes about going through hardships and love and that kind of thing. For example, this week she posted one that read “There will be some things you won’t get over. Some things that will sting you so hard they will set you back to where you started.” “And you will hurt and hurt and hurt. But you will also rise from it.” That quote goes on to talk about how “you will adapt and survive,” and how “you should never settle for anything less than you deserve.” She also shared another quote, this one much more to the point — it read “I wish I had the time for the nervous breakdown I deserve.” Like we said, she’s been posting these kinds of quotes for months now, and at first, we thought it was because she was all in her feelings about dumping Tristan. But now, it’s just turned into something she does. And according to a new report from Radar Online, her sisters are pretty much over it . To be more specific, they’re “not buying her bullsh-t.” “Everyone knows she is just full of crap and they are all tired of her fake posts,” the source claims. “She is starving for attention right now because she is obviously not getting it from her man.” But this Kardashian insider says that “Until she packs up her things and leaves him, no one is going to feel sorry for her anymore.” And that’s because “They are all tired of playing these games with Khloe and they know she has to be tired of it too.” “Khloe knows that Tristan is not the one for her ,” the source explains, “and she is just with him because she is trying to save face for the sake of True.” So this sounds like a pretty tough situation, right? We don’t know that Khloe keeps sharing those quotes because she’s “starving for attention,” but honestly, it’s understandable that her sisters are getting frustrated with it all. At some point, Khloe is either going to have to leave Tristan or fully forgive him, for her own sake. And since it’s been nearly a year now since the whole mess went down, we’re thinking she’s definitely reached that point. View Slideshow: Kardashians Talk Tristan, Kris (Humphries!), Kanye and More! Let it go, girl. Let. It. Go.

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Kylie Jenner Gives Shout-Out to Taylor Swift Following Kim Kardashian Truce

Earlier this month, Kim Kardashian shocked fans when she posted a Snapchat video in which she could be seen listening to Taylor Swift’s song “Delicate.” Obviously, Swift is one of the world’s most popular artists, so it ‘s not terribly surprising that Kim would listen to her music. Or at least it wouldn’t be, were it not for the fact that Kim and Taylor have been feuding for years. It all started back in 2017, when Kim’s husband, Kanye West, rapped about Taylor on his controversial single “Famous.” In the song, West fantasized about having sex with Swift and took credit for her fame. When Taylor complained, West argued that she approved the lyrics before the song was released, and Kim posted video that seemed to corroborate her husband’s story. Needless to say, it was a messy situation and one that often looked like it would never be resolved. On Monday Kim doubled down by commenting that she’s “over” her feud with Taylor during an appearance on Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live. So what happened? Was Kim ordered to make peace with Taylor by powerful corporate entities, as has been rumored online? We may never know for certain, but whatever the case, it seems that the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan has fully embraced the truce. Or at least that’s what fans think following the release of Kylie Jenner’s latest lip kit shades. Kylie announced on Thursday that she’s introducing three new colors, two of which share their titles with well-known Swift songs. Now “Story of Us” and  “Forever and Always” are both Swift tunes and Kylie shades — but, of course, they’re also just commonly-used phrases, so this could be one big coincidence. Then again, at this point in her career — as she approaches billionaire status — Kylie’s every move is carefully calculated. Perhaps it’s a subtle way for Kylie to assure her Swift-loving fans that there’s no bad blood between the two icons. Of course, it’s equally possible that we’re all just reading way too much into a lipstick launch. View Slideshow: Kylie Jenner Net Worth: Is She Officially the World’s Youngest Billionaire?!

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Kylie Jenner Gives Shout-Out to Taylor Swift Following Kim Kardashian Truce

Earlier this month, Kim Kardashian shocked fans when she posted a Snapchat video in which she could be seen listening to Taylor Swift’s song “Delicate.” Obviously, Swift is one of the world’s most popular artists, so it ‘s not terribly surprising that Kim would listen to her music. Or at least it wouldn’t be, were it not for the fact that Kim and Taylor have been feuding for years. It all started back in 2017, when Kim’s husband, Kanye West, rapped about Taylor on his controversial single “Famous.” In the song, West fantasized about having sex with Swift and took credit for her fame. When Taylor complained, West argued that she approved the lyrics before the song was released, and Kim posted video that seemed to corroborate her husband’s story. Needless to say, it was a messy situation and one that often looked like it would never be resolved. On Monday Kim doubled down by commenting that she’s “over” her feud with Taylor during an appearance on Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live. So what happened? Was Kim ordered to make peace with Taylor by powerful corporate entities, as has been rumored online? We may never know for certain, but whatever the case, it seems that the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan has fully embraced the truce. Or at least that’s what fans think following the release of Kylie Jenner’s latest lip kit shades. Kylie announced on Thursday that she’s introducing three new colors, two of which share their titles with well-known Swift songs. Now “Story of Us” and  “Forever and Always” are both Swift tunes and Kylie shades — but, of course, they’re also just commonly-used phrases, so this could be one big coincidence. Then again, at this point in her career — as she approaches billionaire status — Kylie’s every move is carefully calculated. Perhaps it’s a subtle way for Kylie to assure her Swift-loving fans that there’s no bad blood between the two icons. Of course, it’s equally possible that we’re all just reading way too much into a lipstick launch. View Slideshow: Kylie Jenner Net Worth: Is She Officially the World’s Youngest Billionaire?!

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Category Is….RuPaul RUveals The Cast Of Drag Race Season 11 [Video]

Source: Vh1 / Vh1/ RuPaul’s Drag Race Miss Vaaaaaaaanjie… “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 11 Cast RuPaul’s wildly popular VH1 show has revealed the competing queens of season 11. 15 Queens will face off on “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, the Emmy-winning reality competition that challenges them to battle for the title of America’s Drag Superstar. Season 11 should prove to be especially exciting since catchphrase queen Vanessa Vanjie Mateo is back after being eliminated in episode 1 of season 10. “Just when I think to myself – ‘shedonealreadydonehadherses’ – a new crop of killer queens sashay their way into my heart and leave me gagging for more,” executive producer and three-time Emmy-winning host RuPaul said in a statement. “Dare I say, this might be the most sickening season of all time.” The season 11 queens are; Vanessa Vanjie Mateo A’Keria Chanel Davenport Ariel Versace Brooke Lynn Hytes Honey Davenport Kahanna Montrese Mercedes Iman Diamond Nina West Plastique Tiara Rajah O’Hara Scarlet Envy Shuga Cain Soju Silky Nutmeg Ganache Yvie Oddly Will YOU be watching???

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Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra: We’ll Go for Baby #4!

Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra have a lot on their plates right now. Specifically, a child due in just a few weeks. But even with a little girl very much on the way, the beloved Teen Mom couple is already thinking ahead… … to their NEXT baby? YES! Scroll down to see what Catelynn and Tyler recently said about expanding their family, beyond the expansion due to take place in early March. 1. When is Catelynn Due? On March 6, she’s confirmed. She and Tyler also know it will be another girl. 2. Another Girl?!? Yup. They gave one up for adoption several years ago and they are now parents of a four-year old named Nova. 3. This is Why They May Not Be Done After This Next Child Correction, they absolutely will not be done. 4. Right, Catelynn? “Yes, Tyler and I both want a boy, so we’re definitely gonna try again,” Catelynn said during a recent Instagram Live video stream. 5. Wow. Alright Then! And the couple won’t waste much time, either. “I think we’re just gonna go right for No. 4 right after this one’s born,” she added. “We wanna be done before we’re 30, you know?” 6. Catelynn, Of Course, Suffered a Miscarriage in Late 2017 There was a time when the long-time loves thought they’d never be able to have a child again. View Slideshow

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Salim Akil Responds To Alleged Mistress Lawsuit, Suggests She’s “Negligent” And Too Late With Her Claims

Source: David Livingston / Getty Salim Akil Thinks Alleged Mistress’ Lawsuit Is Too Little, Too Late Salim Akil has finally responded to a lawsuit that alleged he abused and stole a script from a former mistress, Amber Dixon Brenner . According to The Blast , the producer/director is demanding his alleged mistress’ lawsuit accusing him of domestic violence be dismissed. In court documents, Akil claims the statute of limitations on Amber Brenner’s claims has passed. He also says Brenner is barred from bringing claims against him due to her own “negligent, intentional or bad faith conduct.” Additionally, Akil is demanding her lawsuit be thrown out and she be made to pay his attorney fees. Yikes! Amber Dixon Brenner initially filed a lawsuit against Akil on November 20th, 2018 that detailed explicit sexual abuse she allegedly endured from him for over a period of TEN YEARS. She also claimed in the lawsuit that she shared a script with him, which he shopped around on her behalf. After months of failed communication, Akil’s show “Love Is____” was picked up by OWN, bearing similarities. Brenner is suing for compensatory damages, emotional distress, attorney fees, and punitive damages. The amount she is asking for is not disclosed in her complaint. Thoughts?

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