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The Strongest BOSSIP Editorials Of 2016 BOSSIP has been on the cutting edge of celebrity news, gossip and crazy moments. Yet what people sometimes overlook is the fact that we delve into deeper issues with our Editorials and our We See You pillar where we discuss biases and issues of race in the media. We aren’t afraid to tackle the issues and we hit them without pulling punches. So let’s look back at 2016 and the strongest editorials we’ve had.
Man Not Charged After Threatening Black City Council President A raging racist has escaped charges after threatening a black LA City Council President reports LA Times . Wayne Splinder submitted a hate-filled card during a public meeting with a burning cross and racial slurs aimed at Herb Wesson. The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office said the card submitted by Encino attorney Wayne Spindler, which labeled City Council President Herb Wesson with a racial slur, was “deeply offensive, morally wrong and socially reprehensible,” according to a memo released Thursday. The card submitted by Spindler on May 11 showed the burning cross and a man hanging from a tree — images typically associated with the Ku Klux Klan — and appeared to depict a KKK figure holding a sign that stated, “Herb = [N-word].” Wesson, who is African American, was presiding over the day’s committee meeting held in Van Nuys. Two days later, officers arrested Spindler, 46, on suspicion of making threats against Wesson. Community leaders denounced the drawings as a hate crime. And the city’s lawyers obtained a restraining order barring Spindler from coming near Wesson’s home, vehicle or city office, but allowing him to speak at public meetings. Welcome to justice in Trump’s AmeriKKKa!
Ex-Versace Employee Claims Stores Use Secret Code To Announce Black Customers If there was ever any evidence that respectability politics will not lead you to white heaven… Well-to-do black folks (and some of y’all who just spend money you ain’t got) have been lining Versace’s pockets with money for YEARS, but according to TMZ , the retail stores that peddle Gianni’s fine fabrics may not be so keen on us. A former employee reveals that when black customers walk into the store, the staff would use a secret code to announce his or her presence. The man worked in a Bay Area store, and in a lawsuit says a manager told him about a store code called “D410,” which was used to casually let co-workers know a black person was present — as in, we got a D410 in menswear. BTW … that’s the code for all black shirts in Versace stores … according to the suit. The employee says he shocked the manager by responding, “You know that I’m African-American?” After cracking the code, the employee says he was no longer given required breaks and was fired 2 weeks later. The reason for firing? He hadn’t “lived the luxury life”. Right. It comes as no surprise that Versace denies being bigots. Image via YouTube
2016 has taken another one… George Michael Dies George Michael has died at the age of 53. A publicist for the Wham! frontman has confirmed that he “passed away peacefully”, in his sleep today at his Oxfordshire, England home. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” said the publicist. His friend/collaborator Elton John has since said that he’s in deep shock over his death. R.I.P. George Michael. WENN, Instagram
Stevie Wonder Gets His Own Street In Detroit Iconic singer Stevie Wonder has been recently honored with a Detroit street in his name reports Black America Web : The award-winning singer and songwriter attended a Wednesday ceremony to honor him, alongside hundreds of people including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and U.S. Rep. John Conyers. Applause broke out when the sign for “Stevie Wonder Ave” was unveiled along Milwaukee Avenue, two blocks from the site of Wonder’s first home in the city. Facebook/WENN
For your viewing pleasure… Tiny Harris Covers Krave Magazine Tiny Harris is looking glamorous on the cover of Krave magazine . The singer/songwriter/wife to TIP , is the star of the publication’s winter issue and in it, she’s stunning in a series of Tyrell Holmes styled ensembles. Doesn’t she look amazing??? Tiny’s clearly feeling her cover and gave the Krave mag team props on it. We see you Tiny! Nathan Pearcypics Styling: Troy Clinton Creative Director/EIC: Christy Luxe Story/Assistant EIC: Felicia Peoples MUA @erika_lapearl_mua assistant @ciara.ayako, HAIR @lecreations Featuring looks by Tyrell Holmes Photo Assistant @iamlailo More from Tiny Harris’ Krave magazine cover on the flip.
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