6-12-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- In April, a video surfaced of Theta Tau fraternity at Syracuse University chanting racist, homophobic and antisemitic slurs. The college students said, with one person on his knees simulating oral sex, “I solemnly swear to always have hatred in my heart for n*ggers, sp*cs and most importantly the f*ckin’ kikes” and “You f*ckin’…… MORE
6-8-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- The Washington Post’s Peggy McGlone reports: The National Museum of African American History and Culture will open a new exhibit on Friday, June 8 titled “Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture” featuring video clips, interview segments, movie costumes, and personal photographs and journals to explore what has influenced Oprah Winfrey and how her work…… MORE
6-7-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump commuted the sentence Wednesday of a woman serving a life sentence for drug offenses whose cause was championed by reality TV star Kim Kardashian West in a recent visit to the White House. Trump commuted the sentence of Alice Marie Johnson, two White House officials…… MORE
6-6-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) — Katherine Johnson, the NASA mathematician whose calculations helped astronauts return to Earth, is being honored at her alma mater with a bronze statue and a scholarship in her name. West Virginia State University says a dedication ceremony is planned for Aug. 25, the day before Johnson’s 100th birthday.…… MORE
6-5-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — Digging deeper into a culture war that he’s repeatedly stoked, President Donald Trump on Monday called off a visit by the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House Tuesday, citing the dispute over whether NFL players must stand during the playing of the national anthem. Trump said in a…… MORE
6-4-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S TOP STORY- On April 25, 15-year-old Sadaria Davis was last seen leaving her East Garfield Park neighborhood in Chicago. Her friends and family had not heard from her since. Sadly, on May 11, Davis’ body was found six blocks away from East Garfield Park, according to the Chicago Sun Times. Little else was known about…… MORE
6-1-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- MSNBC host Joy Reid is once again facing scrutiny over old blog posts, this time for her promotion of a documentary asserting that 9/11 was an inside job. According to a CNN Money report, Reid promoted a popular 9/11 conspiracy documentary on her old blog — partly produced by conservative radio host Alex Jones. In one…… MORE
5-31-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Chicago murders significantly decreased after 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins‘ mysterious death last year. However, several homicides are still leaving city residents reeling. A popular African-American hip hop vlogger was fatally shot while behind the wheel early morning Wednesday (May 30), Chicago’s WGN-TV reported. Zachary Stoner, 30, who went by “Zack TV,” was shot…… MORE
5-30-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- The body of a Black National Guardsman who disappeared during treacherous floods in Maryland on Sunday was found in the Patapsco River Tuesday afternoon, Howard County police confirmed to Baltimore’s WBAL. Local emergency crews used swift water rescue, truck, and ATVs in their search for Eddison Hermond, 39, an Air Force veteran and…… MORE
5-29-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- After 12 years in prison, Cyntoia Brown had a clemency hearing on May 23 in Tennessee, which would allow for her release—but now her fate is in limbo. Brown was 16 years old when she shot and killed Johnny Mitchell Allen, 43, in self-defense. She thought he was reaching for a gun after…… MORE
We’ve got good news and bad news for Mary J. Blige fans. The bad news is that the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” is thinking about calling it quits, after more than 30 years in the game. The good news is, she isn’t stopping anytime soon. M-J-B told Extra that “Right now, I’m definitely gonna do…
Tiffany Haddish thinks she has her ex-boyfriend Common figured out. In a recent interview, Haddish theorized his dating pattern. She said, “It’s every two years. It’s like six to nine months single and then two years on [in a relationship] and then six to nine months single and then two years on. That’s his schedule.…
July’s boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will be an official professional fight. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations has sanctioned the bout. There will be eight two-minute rounds, and each fighter will use 14-ounce gloves. The outcome will land on each fighter’s professional record. The fight takes place on July 20th…
Ye’s latest ambition is X-rated. TMZ reports that he’s kicking around the idea of expanding the Yeezy brand to include a pornography studio. Insiders claim that Ye and his inner circle are deep into talks with Stormy Daniels’s ex-husband, adult entertainment producer Mike Moz, on building out the “Yeezy Porn” division. Ye’s relationship with porn…