Talking to “The Root,” DJimon Hounsou explains the mind state of the world versus the psyche of the black man and our quandry. IMAGE VIA WENN ROOT.com /Facebook
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(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 .
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(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 .
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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
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It’s been almost six months since Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna broke up for what seems to be the final time. The couple has called it quits many times before, but after a pre-Christmas blowout during which Blac allegedly attacked Rob , both parties seem to have reached the decision that it’s best if they part ways for good. So why is Rob still posting coupled-up pics with Chyna on his Instagram page? Well, despite rumors to the contrary, it seems Rob and Blac are not back together . But amazingly, following seriously messy split, it seems they’re actually making good on their promise to work out an amicable co-parenting relationship. As anyone who caught Rob and Chyna’s ill-fated reality show can attest, these two were terrible as a couple. But somehow they’re actually making it work as friends. Yesterday was Blac’s birthday and Rob posted the above pic with a caption reading simply: “Happy birthday @blacchyna” He added two watermelon emojis for reasons that are probably clear only to Rob and Chyna. Blac opened up about her high-profile relationship and breakup in a recent interview with Cosmopolitan South Africa: “Every person who’s in a long-term relationship, or who is committed to their person, goes through ups and downs,” she told the magazine. “Everything isn’t always going to be peaches and cream. If it is, then it’s fake. I’m in it for the long haul, so I feel like my advice [for anyone in a similar situation] is therapy, know each other’s family, calling each other’s moms.” Rob and Blac certainly had more than their share of ups and downs, but it looks like they’ve reached a good place together. Or maybe Rob really is trying to win Blac back and this is just his painfully awkward way of going about it. It’s a depressing thought, not only because it means Rob doesn’t realize how dangerously dysfunctional his relationship with Blac was, but also because if he pulls it off, it would mean putting little Dream Kardashian back in a nightmare scenario. Here’s hoping Rob realizes it’s best to let the past stay in the past. It’s enough of a miracle that these two were able to build a friendship out of the ashes of their romance. It really wouldn’t be wise for them to press their luck. View Slideshow: Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian: A Turbulent Timeline of Doom
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It’s a sad day for the Internet’s most delusional pervs. We’ve known for quite some time that Ariel Winter is dating Levi Meaden , but no doubt many of the Modern Family actress’ 3.2 million Instagram followers were hoping it wouldn’t work out. Well, we have bad news for basement dwellers were hoping for a chance to get up close and personal with social media’s most famous boobs . It seems Ariel and Levi have taken their relationship to the next level and are now living together. Ariel revealed the arrangement during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night: “I bought my own house last year, which is really exciting for me,” the actress told Kimmel. “My boyfriend and I live together, and he cooks. I can’t cook at all. He takes care of all that handy stuff and he’s great. I can bake a pie occasionally.” We doubt the revelation that Ariel doesn’t know her way around the kitchen did much to dampen the enthusiasm of her most ardent fans. While the response online has been mostly congratulatory, some fans (particularly those who are creepily protective of the actress) seem concerned by the fact that Ariel and Levi have only been dating for seven months. Adding to the complexity of the situation is the fact that Ariel is only 19, while Levi will turn 30 this year. Ten years isn’t a massive age gap, but it’s a lot for someone as young as Ariel. But sometimes the spotlight forces young people to grow up more quickly. Winter told Kimmel last night that her Modern Family cast mates have been treating her as a “semi-adult” for a while now: “They definitely treat me like an adult now,” Winter said. “We started on the show when we were 10 or 11 years old and running around with Nerf Guns and now we’re all semi-adults.” We imagine you must cringe a little when you’re creeping up on the big 3-0 and your girlfriend cops to not being a full-fledged adult. But hey, by all accounts, Ariel has a good head on her shoulders. For every Kylie and Tyga situation, there must be a situation where this sort of thing works out, right? View Slideshow: Ariel Winter: 43 Hottest Pics of an Internet Legend in the Making
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We suppose it was inevitable. By some measures, Kylie Jenner has been the most popular member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan for over a year now. She has 94 million followers on Instagram and another 20 million each on Facebook and Twitter. (The “175 million followers” claim made by her people is a bit dubious, as there's undoubtedly a great deal of overlap across platforms.) She's launched a line of wildly successful makeup products almost entirely on the strength of her name. She's emerged from the tremendous shadow cast by Kim Kardashian to join her big sister as one of the most recognizable women on the planet. In retrospect, a Kylie Jenner spinoff series was bound to happen. And now, E! has launched a full-blown media assault to hype the show's July 6 premiere. The first trailer for Life of Kylie premiered today, and it's loaded with the sort of profound insights into the human condition and nature of fame that we've come to expect from the young woman who declared 2016 the year of ” realizing stuff .” “Nobody has a perfect life,” Kylie says in her best “profound voiceover” voice. “Now I can find what really is gonna make me happy.” We hate to say it, Kylizzle, but if unimaginable wealth, the adulation of tens of millions, and never having to do any real work don't have you well on your way to happiness, you might be out of luck. “There’s an image that I have to keep up with. Then there’s me: Kylie,” she concludes. Okay, so it's not The Wire , but it's sure to give Kylie fanatics exactly what they want – a whole lot of Kylie. Watch the first trailer for Life of Kylie below:
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Kelly Rowland Talks Sex After Childbirth Kelly Rowland is proud mommy . Kelly Rowland is also a devoted wife. Kelly Rowland needs to “get hers” after dealing with a child all day, but getting back into the sack wasn’t as easy as just waiting until her vagina healed. It’s mental. The former Destiny’s Child singer broke it all down to the HuffingtonPost . Check it out. Gotta respect her for being honest. Ladies, did you have struggles like Kelly’s after you birthed your beloved seed? Image via Getty
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