7-17-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- HELSINKI (AP) — In an extraordinary embrace of a longtime U.S. enemy, President Donald Trump on Monday openly questioned his own intelligence agencies’ firm finding that Russia meddled in the 2016 U.S. election to his benefit, seeming to accept Russian President Vladimir Putin’s insistence that Moscow’s hands were clean. The reaction…… MORE
Black Woman Sues Memphis Dermatologist That Called Her ‘Aunt Jemima’
7-16-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- The black Tennessee woman who accused her doctor of calling her “Aunt Jemima” in the exam room is now suing the physician, a year after the allegations first made headlines. As previously reported, Lexi Carter went to her dermatologist Dr. James Turner last year when she said he called her a racially charged name. “I…… MORE
CVS APOLOGIZES AFTER A WORKER CALLED POLICE ON WOMAN FOR TRYING TO USE A COUPON!
According to the Chicago Sun Times, Camilla Hudson said in a widely shared Facebook post, “So, THIS just happened: I had the police called on me for attempting to use a coupon @ the CVS Pharmacy located at 6150 N. Broadway in Chicago!” In the video, the manager, who identified himself as Morry Matson can be seen…… MORE
Serena Williams Advances To 10th Wimbledon Final
7-13-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- LONDON (AP) — Yes, this will be Serena Williams’ 10th Wimbledon final. Yes, it’s her 30th title match at any major. And, well, sure, she’s widely regarded as not just the best of her era, but any era. Let others shrug at this latest accomplishment, as if all it signified were…… MORE
Government Reopens Probe Of Emmett Till Slaying
7-12-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The federal government has reopened its investigation into the slaying of Emmett Till, the black teenager whose brutal killing in Mississippi shocked the world and helped inspire the civil rights movement more than 60 years ago. The Justice Department told Congress in a report in March it…… MORE
Delivering While Black: Cops Called On 12-Year-Old Boy On Newspaper Route
7-11-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- The cycle of people calling the cops on African Americans seems never-ending. A 12-year-old boy was targeted while delivering newspapers on his first day covering a route in Arlington, Ohio. The boy’s mother, Brandie Sharp, expressed how truly sad and disheartening it is that her young son couldn’t even work outdoors…… MORE
Prosecutor Disciplined Over Maxine Waters Post
7-10-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- California prosecutor may lose his job over Maxine Waters, Michelle Obama social media posts SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California prosecutor was disciplined Monday after posting to social media crude and profane comments about U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, former first lady Michelle Obama, Mexican immigrants and the victim of…… MORE
Judge Bans Revocation Of Driver’s Licenses Over Fees – Could It Happen Nationwide?
7-9-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- For the first time, a federal court blocked a state from revoking driver’s licenses from people who can’t afford to pay court fees, a practice that keeps many poor people in poverty. U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger ruled on Monday that it is unconstitutional for Tennessee to continue revoking driver’s licenses from poverty-stricken…… MORE
FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR….YOU ARE THE FATHER!!!
Floyd Mayweather Sr. has been involved in a paternity suit with a woman by the name of Purisa Farris, who filed court documents in January. Well, the verdict is out and Mayweather is the father of a one year old baby girl. Mayweather has 5 other children, including 41 year old Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Just…… MORE
5th Annual Old School BBQ Festival!
We’re bringing the party to Riverfront Park for the 5th Annual Old School BBQ Festival – Sunday, September 2nd!… MORE
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CRAIG ROBINSON LEAVING COMEDY
Craig Robinson is leaving comedy.In a recent post on Instagram, The Office actor shared that he’s giving up comedy to focus on “something bigger.”“Life update: I’m officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I’m working on something huge,” he wrote in the video caption.He teased what his next venture might be in a follow-up…
ANOTHER RECORD FOR SZA AND KENDRICK
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour brought in some serious cash. Billboard reports that Grand National is the highest-grossing co-headlining tour ever. The outing has grossed $254.6 million with 1.1 million tickets sold from 23 shows. By comparison, JAY-Z and Beyoncé‘s On the Run II Tour is the only other joint tour to hit…
LEBRON JAMES IS NOT RETIRING
LeBron James, 40, isn’t ready to retire yet. King James is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers for another season and he’s set to head into his 23rd NBA season. He’s been playing for the Lakers since 2018 and he won an NBA Championship with the team in 2020. Now, he’s hoping for another one…
SUPER BOWL HALFTIME PERFORMANCE RUMORS
We’re starting to hear loud rumblings about next year’s Super Bowl halftime show performer. The rumor going around is that Jay-Z will take the stage during the big game in San Francisco on February 8th, 2026. While we’re unable to confirm or deny at this point, it almost seemed inevitable that Hov would headline at…