Saturday’s US Open women’s final went to Naomi Osaka, who became the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam event. However, the result was overshadowed by a controversial dispute between Serena Williams and chair umpire Carlos Ramos during the second set at Arthur Ashe Stadium. On Sunday, Williams was fined $17,000 for her role…… MORE
Ayanna Pressley Is The New Face Of American Politics
9-6-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- BOSTON (AP) — The black Boston city councilor whose upset primary win over a 10-term congressman stunned Massachusetts’ political establishment called her victory “surreal” Wednesday and said the wave of inclusiveness sweeping the nation is the best way to counter President Donald Trump. Ayanna Pressley told cheering supporters she’s thrilled and…… MORE
Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Deal Sparks Boycott, Online Anger
9-5-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- An endorsement deal between Nike and Colin Kaepernick is prompting a flood of debate online as sports fans react to the apparel giant backing an athlete known mainly for starting a wave of protests among NFL players of police brutality, racial inequality and other social issues. The deal unveiled by Nike…… MORE
Andrew Gillum Wants Opponent To Focus On Issues, Not Race
9-4-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The man who could become Florida’s first black governor on Sunday called on his opponent to refrain from name-calling and to focus on the issues. Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nominee for governor, was asked about comments Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis made after Tuesday’s primary.…… MORE
Motivation Moment
Motivational Moment Who is the first person you think about in the morning? Shouldn’t it be someone who loves you more than you can love yourself? Shouldn’t it be someone who is always looking for ways to teach, train and transform you into who you are destined to be? Absolutely!! There is no one in…… MORE
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum Makes History As First Black Man To Win Fla. Governor Primary
8-29-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- PHOENIX (AP) — Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum upset a crowded field of well-funded candidates in Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial primary Tuesday, a step away from becoming the state’s first black governor. His surprise victory sets up a November showdown with Republican Rep. Ron DeSantis, a favorite of President Donald Trump. Gillum’s victory…… MORE
Man Admits To Burning Black Man Alive In Jailhouse Letter To White Supremacists
8-28-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Tennessee authorities have had John Carothers in custody for months. He was charged with murder for burning a black man alive, but investigators were having trouble coming up with a motive. According to News Channel 5, deputies intercepted a letter from Carothers to a white supremacist group and found a motive, Carothers…… MORE
Black Leaders Pay Tribute To Sen. John McCain Despite Mixed Legacy With African-Americans
8-27-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- African-American leaders sent condolences to the family of Sen. John McCain, who leaves a mixed legacy with the Black community. McCain succumbed on Saturday to his battle against brain cancer. The lawmaker and Vietnam War hero, who ran twice for U.S. president, died at his home in Arizona at age 81.…… MORE
MICHAEL JACKSON SONGS TURN OUT TO BE FAKE!
Three 2010 recordings credited to Michael Jackson were apparently fakes. Vibe reports that “Monster,” “Keep Your Head Up,” and “Breaking News” — which were included on Michael, a posthumous 2010 album of previously unreleased material, were not recorded by Jackson. Sony admitted that in court this week during a lawsuit brought by the Jackson family and devoted fan Vera Servoa, who launched…… MORE
McCain Stopping Medical Treatment For His Brain Cancer
8-24-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — John McCain, the six-term Arizona senator and 2008 Republican presidential nominee, has chosen to discontinue medical treatment for his brain cancer, his family said Friday. In a statement, the family said McCain has surpassed expectations for survival, but “the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age…… MORE
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MONTELL JORDAN REVEALS CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Montell Jordan has revealed that the prostate cancer that he recovered from has now returned. Jordan has already had his prostate removed and said even though it was removed, he still needs to go back and have treatments because it’s been detected that there is still cancer. He called the situation ‘alarming’, but is also…
TEYANA TAYLOR TO HAVE THROAT SURGERY
Teyana Taylor told her fans that she needs to have emergency throat surgery. In her IG Story posted on Wednesday, Taylor said her doctor found a non-cancerous growth on one of her vocal cords. Taylor said she had been dealing with voice problems and some discomfort for a while. She’s glad that doctors caught the…
MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HOST NEW SERIES
Megan Thee Stallion just added a couple more titles to her resume. The Hot Girl Coach is slated to star in a new K-pop competition series for Apple TV+ alongside Psy. It’s called KPopped. The concept is simple — Western artists team up with K-pop stars to reimagine some of their hits. The Western artists…
DIDDY WANTS OUT OF JAIL BEFORE SENTENCING
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are trying to get their client released before his October sentencing. On Tuesday, Diddy’s lawyers petitioned Judge Arun Subramanian to release Combs on a $50 million bond and allow him to live in his Miami mansion. Combs is currently awaiting sentencing in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Earlier this month, Combs…