5-8-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of advocacy organizations has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Secretary Ben Carson over his decision to delay an Obama-era rule intended to ensure that communities address racial segregation. The advocacy groups say Carson unlawfully suspended the Affirmatively Furthering Fair…… MORE
DeEbony Groves’ Mother Received Her College Diploma In Her Honor
5-7-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- May 5, 2018, was supposed to be the day that DeEbony Groves walked across the stage to receive her college degree. However, her life was tragically cut short by a shooter at a Waffle House in Tennessee according to Blavity. Instead, her mother Shiri Baker walked across that stage and accepted her…… MORE
Childish Gambino “This Is America” Explained
Over the weekend, Actor Donald Glover both hosted “Saturday Night Live” and was the musical guest as his rap/R&B alter ego, Childish Gambino. Glover as Gambino premiered two new songs on “SNL,” titled “Saturday” and “This Is America.” “This Is America” lit up social media after its debut. You will need to watch it more than…… MORE
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Milwaukee Cop Suspended After Violent Arrest Of Black Man Caught On Video
5-4-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- MILWAUKEE (AP) — Four Milwaukee police officers are under investigation for kicking and punching an African American man while he was restrained on the ground during a confrontational arrest that was captured in several videos. One officer is on paid suspension and three others are on administrative duty after video shot…… MORE
BLACK PANTHER LEADS VMA’S WITH MOST NOMINATIONS
Black Panther, the 9th biggest movie of all time thus far, has garnered seven nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards this year, leading all nominations. Michael B. Jordan, Chadwick Boseman and Leticia Wright are included in the nominations as well as the movie being nominated for Best Movie. The awards will have genderless categories…… MORE
Michelle Obama, Celebrities To Honor Kids Heading To College
5-3-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michelle Obama will be joined by a lineup of celebrities when she honors Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military at College Signing Day. Wednesday’s event in Philadelphia is the fifth College Signing Day she’s hosted. A long list of celebrities is…… MORE
City Of Seattle To Reverse Marijuana Convictions
5-1-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORIES- In 2012, the state of Washington legalized the use of marijuana making it recreational and accessible to almost everyone. The city of Seattle has decided to reverse past marijuana convictions between 1996 and 2010 that would help 542 people since the city has legalized the use according to the NY Daily News. “A…… MORE
Waffle House Shooting Victim DeEbony Groves Sang ‘Jesus Loves Me’ Before Gunfire
4-30-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- One of the victims in last Sunday’s Waffle House shooting was singing “Jesus Loves Me” moments before a gunman entered the restaurant and shot her to death, along with three others. Mourners at Saturday’s funeral service for DeEbony Groves, 21, said her last moments reflected the life she lived. The senior…… MORE
Childish Gambino Tour Stops In Nashville!
Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) added NEW DATES to his 2018 tour with Vince Staples and he’s coming to Bridgestone Arena on Friday, October 12th!… 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…