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Happy Gunna Day: Gunna Gets Honored With His Very Own Day In Chicago

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Source: Erika Goldring / Getty Gunna Gets Honored With His Own Day In Chicago Gunna is seriously raking in the accolades. On Saturday, August 3, the College Park, Georgia native announced that he was being honored with his own day in Chicago. Joining his most recent honor of being inducted into the 2019  X XL  Freshman Class , the rapper shared his latest bit of good news on his Instagram Story. The photo he posted shows the decry, which was granted on behalf of the Community Schools Initiative. “On Sat. Aug. 3, 2019, Chicago Illinois South Shore International College Preparatory High School would like to proclaim today Gunna Day!” the letter reads. “In tribute to your first ballot hall of fame music career on and off the stage and your wonderful work providing billions of youth around the world to have the audacity to hope against all odds.” The rapper finished off the post by writing “Thank you so much Chicago” over the image. @1GunnaGunna got his own day in Chicago #gunna #gunnamedia pic.twitter.com/6iqshSExHe — GUNNA.MEDIA (@GunnaMedia) August 4, 2019 Gunna’s latest honor coincides with his appearance in Chicago for his performance at Lollapalooza. Congrats to Gunna on having his very own day in Chicago!

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Amber Portwood: Andrew is a Danger! He Drives Drunk!

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Amber Portwood continues to make very strong insinuations and accusations on social media. The embattled Teen Mom OG star, who was arrested on July 5 for felony assault against Andrew Glennon, took to her official Instagram account one month after this incident and seemed to make a very bold claim. What did she say? What should we take from this since-deleted message? And how might this affect the case against Amber going forward? Scroll down to help us figure out the answer to these pressing questions… 1. Remember How Amber and Andrew’s Fight Started? We don’t need to rehash the entire morning of the arrest here, but it took place on July 5. The coupld allegedly got into an argument a few hours after they hit traffic and therefore missed out on a July Fourth fireworks show. 2. From There? Amber went off on Andrew, he told police, throwing a shoe at his head and eventually taking a machete to a closed bathroom door, behing which Andrew was hiding with 14-month old son James. 3. It Got Really Bad Andrew told the cops that he feared for both his life and the life of James, who he was holding in his arms at the time. 4. What Has Amber Said About the Arrest Itself? Nothing at all. We’re sure she has to keep quiet for legal reasons, but sources have said she denies the machete part of this story and that she DID throw a shoe at Glennon, but it barely grazed his face. 5. What Has Amber Said About Andrew? That’s a different story. She has seemingly shaded him on multiple occasions, perhaps trying to subtly offer up a few reasons for her alleged attack. 6. For Example? Portwood posted this meme on Instagram, only to delete it a short while later. Was she stating that Glennon had been cheating on her? View Slideshow

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Hero Glendon Oakley Burst Into Tears #ElPasoShooting After Saving Several Children [Video]

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Source: Mario Tama / Getty Glendon Oakley Talks #ElPasoShooting, Saving Scared Children The #ElPasoShooting isn’t just “another mass shooting”, 20 people were shot dead and 26 others were struck with bullets and were left bleeding to the floor of Walmart. That reality isn’t lost on Glendon Oakley. The heroic off-duty Army serviceman was inside the store when the massacre began and drew his licensed gun to help usher scared children to safety. He spoke to the media about his brave act and he made it clear that he wants no parts of the “hero” title. In fact, what he saw in Walmart this week will likely torment him for the rest of his life. Press play below to see what he has to say. God bless this brotha. Hopefully, he and the rest of the victims’ families can find peace one day.

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Hero Glendon Oakley Burst Into Tears #ElPasoShooting After Saving Several Children [Video]

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Source: Mario Tama / Getty Glendon Oakley Talks #ElPasoShooting, Saving Scared Children The #ElPasoShooting isn’t just “another mass shooting”, 20 people were shot dead and 26 others were struck with bullets and were left bleeding to the floor of Walmart. That reality isn’t lost on Glendon Oakley. The heroic off-duty Army serviceman was inside the store when the massacre began and drew his licensed gun to help usher scared children to safety. He spoke to the media about his brave act and he made it clear that he wants no parts of the “hero” title. In fact, what he saw in Walmart this week will likely torment him for the rest of his life. Press play below to see what he has to say. God bless this brotha. Hopefully, he and the rest of the victims’ families can find peace one day.

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Keke Palmer Slated To Become Third Host Of ‘Strahan and Sara’

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A ctress Keke Palmer has broken several barriers in the realm of entertainment. She was the first Black person to play the role of Cinderella on Broadway and she also made history as television’s youngest talk show host five years ago. The Illinois-bred star recently hit another major milestone in her career. According to Deadline , she landed a deal with ABC to join the daytime talk show Strahan and Sara . Keke Palmer Nears Deal To Join ‘Strahan And Sara’ As Third Co-Host https://t.co/dwYv9QWSvb pic.twitter.com/gXiyncyWsa — Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 1, 2019 Palmer has made several guest appearances on the show hosted by former NFL player Michael Strahan and journalist Sara Haines . She was filling in for Haines while she was on maternity leave. Cognizant of the great chemistry displayed between the hosts, the show’s producers decided to give Palmer a permanent role. The Strahan and Sara team hopes that her presence on the daytime talk show will attract a younger audience. “Keke has been so much fun filling in, so they decided to make her an offer,” an individual involved in the deal told Page Six . “The audience knows her and she’s got great chemistry with both [hosts].” The deal is slated to be finalized soon. Palmer hopes that her journey will inspire Black youth to reach for the stars. “I just want them to know that they can achieve many things if they believe that they can,” she said in an interview with BET . “I know that sounds like a cliche or maybe even corny, but honestly it is the truth, you must believe that all things are possible. Having faith is so important.” The 25-year-old has several other projects in the works. She released a new single dubbed “Twerk N Flirt” on August 2. She also stars in the upcoming movie Hustlers with Cardi B and Jennifer Lopez . The film is slated to hit theaters this fall. SEE ALSO: #BlackGirlMagic: Simone Manuel Makes History At FINA World Championship Serena Williams Invests In Startup Focused On Maternal Health [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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Ryan Edwards: High AF in New Family Photos?

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OK, so Ryan Edwards … Look, there's just always so much to discuss when it comes to this guy, you know? There's the drug addiction, all the arrests, his troubled relationship with ex Maci Bookout and her family, his weird relationship with his own family, all the ins and outs of his marriage with Mackenzie Standifer … Yeah, it's a lot. But today, we're just going to try to focus on a couple of those categories, namely his relationship with his family and the drug stuff. Because there are several new photos of Ryan going around, and lots of people see them as proof that he's using again. 1. Oh, Ryan … Ryan has been through a lot this year, right? And there’s still a good bit left to go. 2. Another Arrest Remember, he spent the first part of it in jail after being arrested in January for skipping out on a bar tab. 3. Seriously, a Bar Tab? And yeah, the bar tab itself might not have been a huge issue — Mackenzie did say that she paid it, and it wasn’t a ton of money or anything either. 4. Do Better, Ryan The issue was that he was on probation already for drug charges. He spent those few months in jail for violating his probation. 5. Oh, Also This And those few months must have felt like an extra long time for Mackenzie, who had been alone for a few months just before that while he was gone to rehab. 6. To Be Fair … But we have to remember that Ryan is a heroin addict, and while it may be tough for him to be away from his family for long stretches in rehab and/or jail, at least that means he’s not away from them forever in a coffin. View Slideshow

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Mo Money: Draymond Green Reportedly Inks A $100 Million Extension With Warriors

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Source: Macguyver/WENN.com / WENN Draymond Green Reportedly Signs A 4-Year Deal With Golden State It looks like Golden State is focused on keeping their core players together. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski,  Draymond Green  and the Warriors have agreed to a four-year, $100 million maximum contract extension. With free agency looming next summer, three-time All-Star Draymond Green has agreed to a four-year, $100M maximum contract extension with Golden State, agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2019 Prior to the big news, Green was set to hit the free agency market next summer–but if that were to happen, he would be highly sought after. The three-time All-Star is considered to be the anchor that kept the Warriors steady during their five-year finals run. So, to prevent losing such a pivotal piece of their franchise, the Warriors decided to extend Draymond the biggest offer that they could. Just last month, the Warriors and Klay Thompson agreed to a five-year, $190 million contract during this summer’s free agency. Even though Green received the most money he could at this point in his career, if he had waited until free agency, he would’ve been able to seek out a bigger contract from the Warriors or another franchise. The choice he made–to not even consider another option–proves that star players like Steph Curry, Klay, and Draymond are looking to continue building something special as a unit. Congrats to Draymond on the big bag!

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Tory Lanez Demonstrates The Highs And Lows Of Friendship In His New Visual For “Forever” [Video]

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Source: Lorne Thomson / Getty Tory Lanez Gets Betrayed By A Friend In The “Forever” Video In his music video for “Forever,” Tory Lanez walks his fans through the ups and downs of friendship. Throughout the visual, Lanez plays with several biblical stories of betrayal, keeping the scenes focused on him and his friends coming together at various tables. In the beginning, the musician and his friends are playing spades–which then transitions into a different point of their lives, where Tory and his team have built a massive empire. Peep the bsnd new music video down below:

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Coupled Up: Alexis Skyy Confirms Coupledom With Rapper Trouble—But Someone Says She Stole Their Man

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Source: Prince Williams/Randy Shropshire / Getty Alexis Skyy Dating Trouble, Marissa Da’Nae Cries Foul Alexis Skyy has a new man. The “Love & Hip Hop” star who has a baby with Fetty Wap and was previously linked to Rob Kardashian , is coupled up with rapper Trouble. The reality star and the Atlanta rapper made things official on Instagram this weekend with posts proclaiming their coupledom. “She’s THE WINNER #THUGLIFE,” Alexis captioned a photo of them together. “There’s no success without a story! Difficult roads lead to Beautiful destinations,” Trouble captioned his own post. View this post on Instagram She’s THE WINNER #THUGLIFE A post shared by Alexis Skyy (@alexisskyy_) on Aug 3, 2019 at 5:36pm PDT Their relationship doesn’t come without controversy, however. Model Marissa Da’Nae who previously dated Trouble is claiming that her “friend”  Alexis betrayed her by getting with the rapper. Marissa tweeted that Alexis’ actions are especially hurtful and could aggravate her depression. Clout is a hell of a drug — Marissa Da’Nae (@mxrvssa) August 4, 2019 i really deal with depression and etc. Not that this is worth it, but I thought she was my friend. — Marissa Da’Nae (@mxrvssa) August 4, 2019 View this post on Instagram know he be upset I make him pull out… A post shared by Marissa Da'Nae (Miss Neon) (@mxrvssa) on Jul 10, 2019 at 8:25pm PDT Messy, messy, messy. See more of Marissa’s tweets about Alexis Skyy and Trouble on the flip.

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