Source: Roberto Machado Noa / Getty 96% Of Sagging Pants Arrests In Shreveport Have Been Black Men Since 2007 Look, we get it. Some people truly abhor seeing men walk around a$$ed out with their pants sagging below their waist, but this is f***ing ridiculous. According to Shreveport Times , ever since ordinance 50-167 was passed into law in 2007, a law prohibiting sagging pants in public, there have been 726 arrests made. Of those 726, 699 of them are Black men in comparison to the 12 white men arrested. That’s right, 12. Additionally, 13 Black women were arrested for this crime in comparison to 1 white woman. This means that 98% of the people placed into the criminal justice system behind this law are Black, 96% are Black men. Tuesday, City Councilwoman LeVette Fuller proposed to abolish the law prohibiting the public wearing of pants below the waist, exposing the skin or undergarments. At least three national news outlets reported on the proposal in connection with the death of Anthony Childs that occurred during an officer-involved shooting. For those unaware, Anthony Childs was shot at eight times by a cop, SPD Officer Traveion Brooks, three of those shots hit him. A reported self-inflicted shot to the chest ultimately killed Childs. The officer was trying to stop Childs because his pants were sagging. This law is racist as HELL.
B lack barbershops have been a central part of Philadelphia native Antonio Johnson ’s life. From childhood to adulthood, they’ve always been intertwined in his journey. He has vivid memories of his early experiences in the barbershop. As a child he would arrive there at 6:00 a.m. to get his haircut by his uncle—who at the time was DJ Jazzy Jeff ’s barber. There were hats on the coat hooks that marked your place in line. He remembers the scent of the alcohol going across his forehead when his haircut was completed and the feeling of invincibility when he left the barber chair. It was in a Philly barbershop owned by a local named Mr. Leon where Johnson—a Morgan State University graduate—picked up a magazine as a teen and learned about the cultural importance of historically Black colleges and universities. While traveling abroad to places like Cuba he learned firsthand that the impact of barbershops transcended geographically and culturally. The culmination of those experiences led to the creation of Johnson’s “You Next” project. For Johnson, Black-owned barbershops nestled in neighborhoods across America have far more value than simply being places where you can get a cut. Barbershops are embedded in the fabric of Black culture. They’ve become safe spaces for crucial conversations and have evolved into establishments for Black wellness. Through his photo project, You Next, Johnson visually captured the influence and impact that these businesses have on the lives of Black men and women. Bringing this project to fruition was no easy feat for Johnson. He came up with the concept for You Next two years ago and made the brave decision to leave his corporate job behind to pursue this project. He knew that You Next was something bigger than himself and wholeheartedly believed that it would be an important contribution to Black culture. “It was really tough. There were a lot of long nights where I thought about whether what I was doing was smart. It took a lot of faith to step out on that limb,” he told NewsOne. “I found inspiration in the journeys of barbers. When you start barbering you have to be confident and trusting of the process. You have to have faith that the community you’re servicing will support you. That’s what pushed me to move forward with the project. The project went through a few iterations. I wanted to create something that was new and reflective of the time that we’re in.” With the help of a Kickstarter campaign that he launched, he was able to move forward with making You Next a reality. College students from the nearby Atlanta University Center share a moment at Philly’s Finest Barber Shop in Atlanta. Credit: Antonio Johnson Johnson has had many memorable experiences along his journey. He’s witnessed toddlers get their first haircut—which he calls a rite of passage—and has been present for some heated barbershop debates about everything from sports to politics. He also got the opportunity to meet Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ’s former barber. Through the project, he’s been to 16 cities—including New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Oakland—and has highlighted over 100 barbershops. Johnson has transformed his photo project into a coffee table book that will feature 250 black and white images that he’s captured and poignant essays from individuals in the barber community, cultural critics, and leading voices in the literary world. The written pieces will cover entrepreneurship, gentrification, faith, and sexuality. It will be published by the Chicago Review Press and is slated to be released in September 2020. An elderly man sits in Atlanta’s Philly’s Finest Barber Shop. Credit: Antonio Johnson At a time where there is a lot at stake for Black folks socially and politically Johnson says that barbershops are needed now more than ever; especially with the 2020 presidential election approaching. He wants them to be utilized as tools to increase votership among the Black community. Going beyond politics he hopes that discussions about ownership, economic empowerment and wellness practices are brought to more barbershops. Barbershops are often a key to economic freedom for individuals who have been incarcerated. “Barbershops have cultivated a sense of community,” he said. “They are the most important small businesses in our country and when we invest in them the return is strong. The You Next project stands on the shoulders of Black barbers that started their own businesses and have allowed us to look fresh for important life milestones like birthdays, weddings, and even job interviews. You Next celebrates the most important business in our community.” Stay updated about the You Next project through Instagram and visit Antonio Johnson’s website . SEE ALSO: Barbershop Books Empowers Black Boys To Read Amid Go-Go Fight, D.C. Gentrification Threatens Important Black-Owned Bookstore [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3845233″ overlay=”true”]
Source: NBC / Getty Kenan And Kel Are Back Together To Talk All That & Good Burger 2 In the late 90’s, Kenan and Kel were absolutely killing isht–and it looks like these next couple of years are going to bring back that same energy from the nostalgic comedy duo. Kenan Thompson has been a staple on Saturday Night Live for the past 16 seasons, breaking the record for longest-tenured cast member in the show’s history. But while he’s been in the spotlight, Kel Mitchell and their presence as a pair took a backseat…which is why it’s so exciting to see them back together now. Complex sat down with Kenan and Kel to talk to them about their executive producer role on the upcoming reboot of All That along with giving us some information about the highly anticipated Good Burger 2 .
Jenelle Evans is officially doing all she can to earn her children back. As just confirmed by The Hollywood Gossip, this polarizing MTV personality is headed to therapy and has agreed to take parenting courses — whatever it takes to become a full-time mother again. In the meantime, however, Jenelle’s own mother has made a point to confirm something herself: Her grandkids are doing very well at the moment, have no worries! Amid the ongoing controversy of Jenelle and husband David Eason losing custody of their children (because their home is an unsafe enviroment, as recently proven by David’s assassination of a family pet ), Barbara Evans has been thrust back into the spotlight. She has been serving as the primary caregiver for Jenelle’s first-born, Jace, for many years now. But Barbara is now also in charge of two-year old Ensley … … and she wants the world to know that the toddler is happy, healthy and having tons of fun these days. “Having fun at coast guard Day,eating hot dogs,frozen ice,and learning about rescue equipment,” Evans wrote as a caption to the photos above and below of her grandkids. She shared these images on Saturday, June 1 and continued to receive praise from followers who are grateful that Barbara is giving the children a loving home. Of course, some might interpret the following remarks as being more anti -Jenelle than they are pro -Barbara, but that doesn’t change the fact that Ensley was home just a few weeks ago when her dad beat her French Bulldog bloody and then shot it dead in the woods… … and now she’s out and about, earing hot dogs and living the carefree, peaceful lifestyle that all kids deserve. Jace and Ensley are accompanied in these images by their cousin, Gabriel. They’ve gone viral in the wake of Jenelle and Eason failing to regain custody of her three kids and his daughter, Maryssa, during a Tuesday, May 28, court appearance. As mentioned previously, Barbara already had custody of nine-year old Jace, who Jenelle shares with ex Andrew Lewis; while four-year old Kaiser is with his father, Nathan Griffith right now. It’s a complicated and somewhat fluid situation. However, a North Carolina judge told Jenelle that she “failed to protect the children while they were in her care” and the kids were removed last month after Eason killed the reality star’s dog because he allegedly snapped at Ensley. Barbara showed support for her daughter after the ruling several days ago, but also for the well-being of her young loved ones. “Of course I would like for Jenelle to get them all back eventually,” she told E! News on Tuesday. “But certain things have to happen first.” Jenelle, meanwhile, spoke to The Hollywood Gossip exclusively last week and said the following: “I love my kids so much and I will do anything necessary to get them back and that is all I want everyone to understand. “I love being a mother and David and I will get through this. We are staying strong and united. “I ask everyone to have an open heart before they judge how the media is portraying me.” View Slideshow: Jenelle Evans & David Eason Accuse Maryssa of Lying, Celebrate Childless Freedom By Going on Vacation
Josh Duggar and Anna Duggar are expecting their sixth child . Now that this news has been made public and the couple is back in the spotlight, however, it looks very much as if they should also be expecting something else: A great deal of vitriol online. Josh and Anna are already parents to a quintent of kids: Mackynzie, Michael, Marcus, Meredith and Mason. They are all very cute and we can all agree that a baby is a blessing — so obviously critics aren’t saying anything negative about the tiny human-to-be him or herself. However, Josh has admitted to molesting his own sisters when he was a teenager. Josh has also admitted to cheating on his wife and to being a total hypocrite . These are just two of the (HUGE) reasons why Josh is not one of the most popular people on the Internet these days — and they also explain why he hasn’t posted anything on Instagram since October 2017. However, Anna jumped online this past Friday and posed alongside her husband. The pair held up a recent ultrasound photo and Anna wrote the following to her followers: Just had our gender reveal ultrasound! What’s your guess? She listed “boy” or “girl” as the options in her poll, but bitter/angry/hilarious social media users went ahead and basically added their own responses. “I vote intersex so we can see how they handle that. Though I wouldn’t wish that on any child with ignorant fundie parents,” wrote the Facebook account that posted this picture, Duggar Family News: Life is not all pickles and hairspray . Another commenter, meanwhile, quipped that Anna looks “terrified” because she’s having a girl and, well, we’re disgustingly know Josh Duggar’s history with female relatives . There’s also the hope that the child is somehow a “velociprator” so he or she can eat Josh upon birth. Others, meanwhile, pleaded with Anna to stop procreating with this monster of a former reality star. “Stop it Anna!! He should not be around children especially his own. You really have a problem!! Get rid of him before it is way too late. None of us want to see him ever again!!” But others theorized that Anna almost has no choice; she’s been conditioned and raised to believe her only point in life is to submit to her husband and have tons of children with him. Sadly, this doesn’t sound all that far-fetched, does it? Anna and Josh announced they were expecting back on April 26. “We couldn’t be happier to share with the world that our family is growing by one this Fall,” they said in a statement at this time, adding: “We continually stand amazed by God’s love, redemption, grace and blessings in our lives. Our entire little family is ecstatic!” The couple included with this announcement a video that featured their kids looking very excited about the impending addition. Check it out here: Josh and Anna Duggar: We’re Expecting a SIXTH Kid! Again, the kids are adorable. We’re happy that they’re happy. But Josh just sucks so much, you guys, and we worry that Anna is nothing more than a brainwashed cult member at this point. “While espousing faith and family values, I have secretly over the last several years been viewing pornography on the internet and this became a secret addiction and I became unfaithful to my wife,” Josh confessed a few years ago. “I am so ashamed of the double life that I have been living and am grieved for the hurt, pain and disgrace my sin has caused my wife and family, and most of all Jesus and all those who profess faith in Him,” he added, concluding: “I humbly ask for your forgiveness. Please pray for my precious wife Anna and our family during this time.” View Slideshow: Josh & Anna Duggar Expecting Again: Their Bizarre Journey to Baby #6
Source: Al Bello / Getty It Looks Like Anthony Joshua Didn’t Break The Curse After All By now, we all know that getting a Drake co-sign is like a death-wish in the world of sports–but an even bigger jinx might be getting cocky over thinking you’ll be the one to finally break that curse. Anthony Joshua lost his 3 heavyweight titles in Madison Square Garden on Saturday night against Andy Ruiz Jr.–who was an 11-1 underdog–by TKO in the 7th round. Commentators and fans alike are calling this loss the biggest upset since Mike Tyson lost to Buster Douglas in 1990, but signs were already pointing to this very outcome a few months ago. Back in March, Joshua posted a picture with Drake, writing a caption he probably now regrets that read, “bout to break the curse #June1st”. Bout to break the curse #June1st pic.twitter.com/UIh3ILUfrE — Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) March 21, 2019 As we all know now, Anthony most definitely did not break the notorious Drake curse, instead unleashing the wrath of Twitter trolls onto himself as everyone points and laughs at the irony of what actually went down on #June1st. Nobody: Absolutely nobody: Anthony Joshua: Bout to break the drake curse. Drake curse: Do I look like a joke to you! pic.twitter.com/ChNQQTmtNi — Fvcking TALL (@luckyosaze21) June 2, 2019 Drake laughing in the comments to Joshua’s caption because he knew the curse can’t be broken pic.twitter.com/fJAG8kenLO — (@fifismusings) June 2, 2019 If Drake can ruin a whole Night King,tell me who is Anthony Joshua? pic.twitter.com/mDRtd5ziOU — Pètitè (@blessedkide5) June 2, 2019 Anthony Joshua: I’m going to break the drake curse Ruiz: pic.twitter.com/DvYqK4i1m0 — Zeke (@juniorgunz_) June 2, 2019 As for Aubrey, his track record of jinxing teams has been going strong for a while now, as evidenced by losses from the likes of Alabama football, Italy’s Roma soccer team, Conor McGregor, and Serena Williams . When it comes to breaking that curse, though, we could be closer than anyone thinks. The Toronto Raptors came out victorious over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, even with Drake on the sidelines doing…well, exactly what Drake always does. But even if the Raptors do end up winning, that won’t be seen as a total break to the curse, since the rapper has two Warriors’ numbers tattooed on his arm.
Source: Enzo Figueres / Getty Kahlil Greene Becomes First Black Student to Be Elected as the Student Body President Yale University recently elected its first black student body president. Kahlil Greene officially became the first black student to be elected to the position in the university’s 318-year history. View this post on Instagram I’m super excited to officially announce that I will serve as your Yale College Council President alongside Grace Kang for the 2019-2020 school year. Let’s work as a community to make this campus a better place! A post shared by Kahlil Greene (@big_kah_una) on Apr 12, 2019 at 6:33pm PDT The Montgomery County, Maryland native couldn’t be more excited about his new position and he’s hoping to affect change. “I feel like I wanted to kind of amplify the voices of the underserved communities on campus, especially students of color. So being the first black president, I feel like I’m in a position where I can really do that,” said Greene to Fox 5 D.C. His election, he added “symbolizes the progress the university has made over the years,” but also adds that there’s still much to be done. “I think that we can be a more diverse and inclusive campus and I’m grateful for the role that I’ll have in making that happen.” Only 7 percent of the Ivy League institution’s student population is Black, so this is a major milestone in the grand scheme of things. This is possibly the first of many leadership roles for Greene. Greene is currently majoring in economics and political science at the Ivy League institution and revealed that he is considering a career in politics.
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Blac Chyna Accused Of Skipping Out On Almost $50,000 In Back Rent On Southern California Cottage The landlord who accused Blac Chyna of running off on almost $50,000 in rent is gunning to save the case from being dismissed. Landlord Michael Kremerman filed court papers this week begging a judge to serve the “Rob & Chyna” star with the case complaint through a local newspaper after several failed attempts to serve the mom of two at her new address, according to court papers obtained by BOSSIP. The landlord sued Blac Chyna for breach of contract and negligence last month, alleging she upped and moved from a Studio City cottage four months before her lease was up without settling the back rent payments and with about $18,000 worth of items from the house. Kremerman said this week that he hired a process server to hand his lawsuit over to Chyna, but couldn’t find her, even though the process server said in an affidavit that they showed up to Chyna’s new home five times – even once at 4:16 a.m. – and even staked the home out for hours two times earlier this month. “Defendant has not acknowledged receipt,” Kremerman’s paperwork states. “Plaintiffs last resort is publication.” Chyna, whose real name is Angela Renee White, hasn’t responded to the case – most likely because she hasn’t been served on it yet. A judge has yet to rule on Kremerman’s motion.
Source: Natdanai Pankong / EyeEm / Getty Teen Girl Convicted Prison You may be asking yourself “ Wait, really ???” The answer is “yes.” According to DailyMail , a 16-year-old girl referred to only as “S.K.” has been convicted of child pornography charges in Maryland after she sent a video of herself giving an unidentified male some sloppy toppy. S.K. and her friends are said to have regularly sent each other non-sexual videos described as “silly” in the spirit of friendly competition. When S.K. sent a 1-minute video of herself inhaling an eggplant emoji, her friends not only shared it in school, but went and told the police! During S.K.’s initial trial back in 2016 both the state and the special court of appeals agreed that the girl had violated the law. ‘The state has an indisputable interest in protecting minors from exploitation ‘as subjects in pornographic material’ . . . whether at the hands of others or by their own conduct,’ wrote the chief judge. The Maryland Court of Appeals will make the final decision later this year after the girl’s lawyer argued that S.K. was not victim of a crime as she sent the sexually explicit video voluntarily. ‘The statute is intended as a vehicle to protect, not prosecute, minors victimized and exploited in the production of sexually explicit videos,’ Claudia Cortese defending wrote. Can you imagine having to register as a sex offender because you sent your own nudes to your friends?
Source: Natdanai Pankong / EyeEm / Getty Teen Girl Convicted Prison You may be asking yourself “ Wait, really ???” The answer is “yes.” According to DailyMail , a 16-year-old girl referred to only as “S.K.” has been convicted of child pornography charges in Maryland after she sent a video of herself giving an unidentified male some sloppy toppy. S.K. and her friends are said to have regularly sent each other non-sexual videos described as “silly” in the spirit of friendly competition. When S.K. sent a 1-minute video of herself inhaling an eggplant emoji, her friends not only shared it in school, but went and told the police! During S.K.’s initial trial back in 2016 both the state and the special court of appeals agreed that the girl had violated the law. ‘The state has an indisputable interest in protecting minors from exploitation ‘as subjects in pornographic material’ . . . whether at the hands of others or by their own conduct,’ wrote the chief judge. The Maryland Court of Appeals will make the final decision later this year after the girl’s lawyer argued that S.K. was not victim of a crime as she sent the sexually explicit video voluntarily. ‘The statute is intended as a vehicle to protect, not prosecute, minors victimized and exploited in the production of sexually explicit videos,’ Claudia Cortese defending wrote. Can you imagine having to register as a sex offender because you sent your own nudes to your friends?
