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Debra Lee Appointed To Join AT&T’s Board Of Directors

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I t’s been over a year since Debra Lee stepped down from the helm of BET, and the businesswoman is continuing to make power moves. According to Black Enterprise , Lee was recently appointed to join AT&T’s board of directors. Debra Lee, former chairman and CEO of BET Networks, joined AT&T's board while she is leaving Twitter's board https://t.co/We4XdgNIat — Variety (@Variety) July 29, 2019 Lee was tapped to join the board of the telecommunications company for her business acumen and leadership in the media industry. During her tenure as the CEO and chairman of BET, she developed new platforms and outlets that celebrated Black entertainment and artistry and she was a leading force in increasing the network’s budget by 50 percent. She started her journey with BET in 1986 and worked hard to rise up the ranks. Amongst some of the projects that she spearheaded was the creation of BET.com, the BET Awards, the BET Experience festival and the Centric network. She joins AT&T’s board of directors after the company acquired Time Warner in an $85.4 billion deal. “Debra’s outstanding leadership, deep expertise and strong track record in the entertainment and media industry will be terrific additions to our board of directors,” AT&T chairman and CEO, Randall Stephenson said in a statement, according to Deadline . “Her unique perspective as a media industry leader and operations executive, and her lifetime commitment to community service give her valuable insights I look forward to having on our board.” Serving on boards is nothing new to Lee. She has been on boards at Marriott International Inc. and Twitter. She currently serves on the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre’s board. Her appointment comes at a time where there is a major need for racial diversity on boards. According to Reuters , between the years of 2016 and 2018, African Americans only accounted for 5 percent of new board directors. SEE ALSO: What’s Next For BET After Debra Lee Steps Down As CEO And Chairman? Serena Williams Appointed To Join Poshmark’s Board Of Directors [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3882606″ overlay=”true”]

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Amber Johnson Becomes First Black Woman To Earn A Ph.D. In Computer Science From Purdue

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B lack scholars across the country are displaying excellence and making history in the process. According to WLFI , Amber Johnson recently became the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in computer science at Purdue University. Amber Johnson, a two time HBCU alumna just became the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in Computer Science from Purdue University. #HBCU4Life #AKAXO #AKA1908 #LemoyneOwenCollege #LOCMagicians #JacksonStateUniversity #TheeILove https://t.co/QDPFzl2iuh — Xi Omega AKA (@akaxo) August 3, 2019 Johnson’s passion for technology developed at an early age. She received her first computer before she turned 10 and enjoyed fixing tech gadgets. She took her love for tech into adulthood and earned an undergraduate degree in computer science from LeMoyne-Owen College and her master’s degree from Jackson State. While pursuing her Ph.D. in computer science at Purdue she was mentored by Dr. Raquel Hill  who was the first Black woman to earn a computer science Ph.D. from Harvard 17 years ago. Dr. Hill hooded Johnson during her graduation ceremony. For Johnson, representation in STEM is important. She is using her journey as an avenue to inspire others; similar to how Dr. Hill inspired her to break barriers in computer science. “I don’t look the stereotypical computer scientist,” she told The Exponent in a statement. “You don’t find many black women in this academic space. This is what computer science can look like.” Outside of her studies, Johnson has been dedicated to paying it forward and empowering the next generation of tech leaders. She volunteers with Black Girls Rock Tech and Girls Who Code. As far as her next chapter, Johnson will serve as a software engineer at Northrup Grumman; a company focused on defense and aerospace technology. Dr. Hill is beyond proud of Johnson’s accomplishment. “It’s not just for us, it is for others,” she said in a statement. “It’s for others to actually see us and understand what they are able also to accomplish.” SEE ALSO: #BlackGirlMagic: Graduate Receives Master’s Degree, Law Degree In Same Week Dr. Patrice A. Harris Officially Becomes American Medical Association’s First Black Woman President [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3882606″ overlay=”true”]

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Jed Wyatt Trashes Ex-Girlfriend, Really is Such a Jerk Face

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You know how Jed Wyatt came across like a total lying, rude douche canoe during his run on The Bachelorette? Well… it turns out that he's an even bigger lying, rude douche canoe than we previously believed. It's true! The 25-year old singer spoke at length during the August 2 episode of Ali Fedotowsky and Rachel Lindsay’s “Bachelor Happy Hour,” discussing all that transpired this season between him, Hannah Brown and his pesky ex-girlfriend, Haley Stevens. Why has our opinion of Wyatt plummeted to even lower depths now than it was at before? Scroll down to find out! 1. Ready for a Quick Refresher? Here we go: Wyatt was the final man standing for Hannah Brown on The Bachelorette Season 15. He proposed to her on the finale and she accepted. 2. HOWEVER… … Brown then came across some articles and Internet posts that alleged Wyatt had left a woman behind when he left for Los Angeles and The Bachelorette. These reports claimed that Wyatt told this woman, Haley Stevens, that he loved her and was only going on the show to further his music career. 3. How Did Hannah React? She ended their engagement after just two days after Jed admitted that the articles were basically true. He did date Haley, he did sleep with her, he did tell her he loved her and he didn’t even formally end their relationship? 4. What? He Didn’t?!? Nope. He admitted on air that he just assuemed Haley would get the message about the romance being over once she saw him on The Bachelorette. 5. Does He At Least Feel Bad About It? We guess so. “The main thing is just how sorry I am. I really have had time to think about the things that have happened and how Hannah has felt. I’m very remorseful and ultimately just want to become a better person because of all of this.” 6. What Has He Now Said About Haley? “If you really do love someone, no matter how promising they’ve made it seem, if they’re going on a dating show, regardless of why they’re going on a dating show, why would you stay with them?” Wyatt actually said on Bachelor Happy Hour, basically trashing Haley for being an idiot and adding: “If I was in a relationship, I would not have gone onto a dating show. That’s just me. I’m not a cheater.” View Slideshow

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Dead Wrong: Woman Allegedly Searched Obituaries To Rob Families While They Attended Funerals

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Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Woman Used Obituaries To Rob People That Were Attending Funerals According to the New York Post , a Bronx woman is being accused of preying on the grieving families by allegedly looking up the obituaries of their loved ones online and then burglarizing the homes of the family members while they were attending the funeral services. Latonia Shelecia Stewart, 26, was slapped with multiple charges connected to six different break-ins that were reported between fall 2017 and spring 2018. Prosecutors claim she targeted people who were attending their spouse’s wake or funeral services. She would allegedly look up the obituaries of the person who died and then track down where their loved ones lived  and assumed they wouldn’t be home during the funeral and steal jewelry and other personal items from the residences. Stewart was attempting to break into the home of a dead person on May 1, 2018, when cops caught her in the act. She allegedly had their obituary on her cellphone and her baby in the back seat. She is facing 22 counts of burglary, grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny, criminal mischief, possession of burglar’s tools and three motor vehicle violations.

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So Sad: Three People Were Killed After A Cliff Collapsed At Southern California Beach

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Source: Moelyn Photos / Getty 3 People Were Killed In Cliff Collapse At Beach Near San Diego A popular beach for surfing was closed on Saturday after a cliff collapsed, killing at least three people. According to reports from NBC News , the cliff collapsed at around 3 p.m. and ended up trapping several people on the beach in Encinitas near San Diego. A woman died at the scene, while two more died later at hospitals. Another person was taken to a hospital, and a person who had minor injuries was treated at the scene, according to statements from the city. Because the scene was so dangerous, police actually had to stop searching for additional victims. They are now using K-9’s in the search , according to local news reports. One of the boulders that fell was said to be 7 or 8 feet by 4 feet. The cliff was on Grandview Beach, a popular surf spot among locals and vacationers. This beach was absolutely filled with people at the time of the collapse–which isn’t surprising, because it’s the middle of the summer. A KNSD-TV helicopter captured footage of beach chairs, towels, surfboards and beach toys strewn about the sand. Suburbs north of San Diego have contended with rising water levels in the Pacific Ocean, pressuring bluffs along the coast. Some bluffs are fortified with concrete walls to prevent multimillion-dollar homes from falling into the sea. Long stretches of beach in Encinitas are narrow strips of sand between stiff waves and towering rock walls. People lounging on beach chairs or blankets are sometimes surprised as waves roll past them and within a few feet of the walls. Cliffside collapses are not unusual as the ocean chews away at the base of the sandstone, according to authorities. Some beach areas were even marked with signs warning of this exact danger. Several people have been killed or injured over the years in similar bluff collapses. The San Diego Tribune reported that a resident of Encinitas died near the same area back in 2000, when a 110-yard-wide chunk of bluff fell and buried her.

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Sweet Swirl Lovin’: ‘Queen & Slim’ Star Jodie Turner-Smith Goes Jewelry Shopping With Boo Thang Joshua Jackson

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Source: ENT/ SplashNews / Splash News Joshua Jackson’s Romance With Jodie Turner-Smith Getting Serious Looks like the love is still strong between ‘Queen & Slim’ star Jodi Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson . The couple were photographed jewelry shopping and grabbing lunch in Beverly Hills together this weekend. Source: Bauer-Griffin/ SplashNews / Splash News And you know things are getting serious because his mom Fiona Jackson tagged along. So cute. Check out more photos from their outing below:

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Sweet Swirl Lovin’: ‘Queen & Slim’ Star Jodie Turner-Smith Goes Jewelry Shopping With Boo Thang Joshua Jackson

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Source: ENT/ SplashNews / Splash News Joshua Jackson’s Romance With Jodie Turner-Smith Getting Serious Looks like the love is still strong between ‘Queen & Slim’ star Jodi Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson . The couple were photographed jewelry shopping and grabbing lunch in Beverly Hills together this weekend. Source: Bauer-Griffin/ SplashNews / Splash News And you know things are getting serious because his mom Fiona Jackson tagged along. So cute. Check out more photos from their outing below:

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#RHOA Cast Comes To Toronto Carnival, Plump Peach Whinin’ Ensues

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View this post on Instagram Practicing our whining skills @marlohampton @porsha4real @kandi @toronto_carnival #fastwhine #slowwhine #torontocarnival #toronto #canada #waveyourflag A post shared by Tanya Sam (@itstanyatime) on Aug 2, 2019 at 7:34am PDT “Real Housewives Of Atlanta” Attend Toronto Carnival, #RHOA Cameras Roll The ladies of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” season 12 are enjoying a cast trip to Toronto for Carnival. Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Cynthia Bailey, Porsha Williams, Marlo Hampton, and Tanya Sam got all dolled up in feathers for the occasion… View this post on Instagram My first time at @toronto_carnival & I’m loving it! #TorontoCarnival A post shared by Kandi Burruss (@kandi) on Aug 3, 2019 at 10:19am PDT and they got their whine on atop a Hennessy Canada sponsored truck. View this post on Instagram Welcome The Real Housewives of Atlanta to #TOCarnival! @cynthiabailey10 A post shared by Toronto Caribbean Carnival (@toronto_carnival) on Aug 3, 2019 at 9:46am PDT The ladies later all posed together at the Carribean Carnival’s King And Queen Showcase at Lamport Stadium. Other RHOA stars spotted on scene included NeNe Leakes, Eva Marcille, and Yovanna Love. Source: Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic / Getty Fun times look like they were had, this will all be shown during season 12 after it premieres this November. See more of the feathered and festive housewives on the flip.

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#DaytonShooting 9 Dead, 26 Injured In Ohio Mass Shooting

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Source: DenisTangneyJr / Getty Dayton, Ohio Mass Shooting Another mass shooting has happened in the United States in less than 24 hours. After 21-year-old Patrick Crusius of Allen, Texas killed 20 people and injured 26 at a Walmart in El Paso , a gunman opened fire in Dayton, Ohio. NBC News reports that 9 people are dead and 26 injured after a gunman wearing body armor and armed with a rifle and high-capacity magazines opened fire on a line of people waiting to get inside Ned Peppers Bar in Dayton’s Oregon District. Police responded to the scene quickly, in less than one minute, and killed the gunman whose been described as a “heavyset” white man. Dayton mayor Nan Whaley noted police’s quick response but wondered why the mass shooting happened. “If Dayton police had not gotten to the shooter in under a minute – and think about that, nine killed and 26 injured in under a minute – hundred of people in the Oregon District would have been killed,” Whaley said during a press conference. “Clearly, the question has to be, why does Dayton have to be the 250th shooting in America?” Whaley said. “Two hundred and fifty this year. El Paso was 249, Dayton was 250.” This is all so, so crazy and of course, deranged Dorito is offering nothing but “thoughts and prayers” for the people of Texas and the people of Ohio. Today’s shooting in El Paso, Texas, was not only tragic, it was an act of cowardice. I know that I stand with everyone in this Country to condemn today’s hateful act. There are no reasons or excuses that will ever justify killing innocent people…. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 4, 2019 ….Melania and I send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the great people of Texas. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 4, 2019 The FBI, local and state law enforcement are working together in El Paso and in Dayton, Ohio. Information is rapidly being accumulated in Dayton. Much has already be learned in El Paso. Law enforcement was very rapid in both instances. Updates will be given throughout the day! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 4, 2019 What do YOU think about two mass shootings happening in less than 24-hours in America??? Gunshots in Dayton, Ohio, started to ring out shortly after 1 a.m. in the Oregon district, leaving people running for their lives. Anthony Reynolds, an eyewitness who was at the scene of the Dayton shooting, recalls the shocking scene. pic.twitter.com/jGndCQLHGW — TODAY (@TODAYshow) August 4, 2019

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Scott Disick Fears Prison (?!?) in New KUWTK Trailer

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

You can say many things about the Kardashians, along with nearly everyone in close proximity to this family. Really. You can. Go right ahead and do so right now. But there's one thing that can't really ever be uttered about this group of polarizing reality stars: They've never been in trouble with the law. With sex tapes? With infidelity? With the exploiting of their young fan base for millions of dollars? Yes, yes and yes. But Kim Kardashian and company has at least remained on the right side of the police… until now, perhaps. In a new promo for Keeping Up with the Kardashians Season 17, which premieres some time this fall, Scott Disick speaks up and out at one point and says the following: “There’s a chance I would’ve had to go to prison.” Wait, what?!? For what possible reason? We have no idea and the preview does not say — and this is likely much ado about nothing at all. But it has still drawn out attention. Elsewhere in this footage, we see how tensions between Tristan Thompson and the Kardashians-Jenners are still lingering after he cheated on Khloé Kardashian with Jordyn Woods, Kylie Jenner‘s longtime best friend forever. In one revealing scene, Kim is angry after Thompson evidently ignored Khloe at their daughter True‘s first birthday party in April. “He doesn’t even speak to Khloe,” she fumes. “Khloe invited you. Be f—ing cordial.” “This whole thing sucks,” Khloe says, full a face full of tears. Again, say what you want about Khloe, but you must also feel pretty awful for her, considering this entire ordeal. E! has yet to announce a premiere date for Keeping Up with the Kardashians Season 17. But you can get a close look at what's on tap here.

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