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Black Excellence: Google Pays Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King And His Glorious Dream

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Benny Hollywood

Google Celebrates MLK Day Holiday With Special Doodle Kudos to Google for always rising to the occasion! Today’s Google doodle is dedicated to the legendary civil rights leader. The tech company posted about the artwork on their site: Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Baptist minister, Nobel Laureate, and civil rights activist who dedicated his life working tirelessly for peace, social justice, and opportunity for all Americans – irrespective of color or creed. On November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill creating a federal holiday to honor Dr. King. It was federally observed for the first time on January 20, 1986, and over 30 years later, the day is traditionally celebrated as a day of service, with people volunteering time and talent to help others, thus paying homage to Dr. King’s legacy. Today’s Doodle by guest artist Cannaday Chapman was also developed in collaboration with the Black Googlers Network (BGN), one of the largest employee resource groups at Google. The image depicts a young girl perched on her father’s shoulders, enthralled by the power and eloquence of Dr. King’s words. The scene is evocative of Dr. King’s dream for children everywhere to one day live in a better world. Cannaday shares his thoughts on today’s Doodle below: Q: What does MLK and MLK day mean to you personally? A: Martin Luther King Jr.’s message is especially relevant today and will be relevant for the remainder of civilization. Dr. King is most remembered for fighting for the rights of African Americans, but he fought for the rights of all Americans. He believed in fairness and equity for everyone. As a black man, I wouldn’t be able to do what I’m doing today if it wasn’t for him and the brave people of the civil rights movement. You can read the full post from Google HERE Continue reading →

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Jamie Foxx Saves a Life, Denies Being a Hero

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Jamie Foxx has restored our faith in humanity.   The Oscar winner saved Brett Kyle, 32, from being burned in a car crash. At around 8:30pm local time on January 18th, the car skidded on a wet road in Hidden Valley, a town northeast of Los Angeles.  It then hit a ditch and flipped over in front of Foxx's property.   The star reacted quickly, first calling 911 and then going to see if Kyle was ok. When Foxx realized he was unconscious and slumped over, he felt the car and knew that it would soon go up in flames.   So, Foxx broke through the car window, cut off the seatbelt and was able to drag Kyle to safety before it was too late. Foxx humbly recounted his heroic efforts, explaining step-by-step what he did and what he saw in the car.   “I don't look at it as heroic, I look at it as I just had to do something,” Foxx told NBC4 News of what he did. “I said 'you got angels around you.' ” The victim's father got emotional as he thanked Foxx for saving his son's life. “it doesn't matter to me who it was or what they do for a living,” Brett Kyle told news crews. “Just the idea that someone would do that, is so much more than I can fathom.” Foxx posted an Instagram  of himself with Brad after the accident. Met the father of the young man from last night today. This is all that matters,” Foxx wrote. “That a man, a son, a brother's life was spared last night. God had his arms wrapped around all of us…No heroes…Just happy fathers.”

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Selena Gomez: What’s Next After ‘Wizards Of Waverly Place’?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘We’re going to take a break from music,’ Gomez, who is working on several movies, announces. By Jocelyn Vena Selena Gomez on “Wizards of Waverly Place” Photo: Disney Selena Gomez will wave her magic wand one final time on January 6 when the series finale of “Wizards of Waverly Place” airs. And as she looks forward to what’s next in 2012 , she says one thing she won’t be doing is releasing new music. “We’re going to take a break from music,” Gomez told E! News . “My band and I are going to chill on that for a second. I’ll be doing two films in the beginning of [2012], which I’m excited about. They are both different and things I’ve never played before and will be fun for me.” As she closes the door on “Wizards” for good, and on her music for now, the teen superstar says that saying goodbye to her Disney show is bittersweet. “[My fans are] definitely not [ready for it to end], according to my Twitter feed and everything else,” she said. “Of course, we could stay on, but we want to move on and stuff. But the show will live on forever and we’re all grateful for that. I spent more time with them than my own family. It was amazing.” But fans of the star should prepare for what’s next. Gomez will shoot the darker “Spring Breakers” in early 2012 and has been rumored to be attached to a film called “Hot Mess.” For “Spring Breakers,” Gomez will work with director Harmony Korine (the man behind the super-dark ’90s classic “Kids”). The movie revolves around a group of college girls who rob a restaurant to pay for their spring break. After they land in jail, they become entangled with the drug and arms dealer who bailed them out. James Franco, Vanessa Hudgens and Emma Roberts are also attached to the project. “It’s a different character than I have ever played before,” Gomez told MTV News about the project. “It’s a different kind of vibe, I think, than people are used to seeing me in. What you’re going to see is more raw, I think. It’s going to be raw and more about acting.” Related Videos Selena Gomez: 2011 In Review Related Artists Selena Gomez

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