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As Chicago Remembers Kenneka Jenkins, Another Death Rattles City
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
Black Soldier Found Dead In Maryland’s Deadly Flash Flood After Helping Stranger
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
18th Annual Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival
The 18th Annual Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival celebrates the vitality of the Jefferson Street community through its arts, music and food culture.… MORE
Cyntoia Brown’s Fate Lies In The Hands Of White Governor Who Has Never Granted Clemency
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
What Impact Will NFL Anthem Rules Have On The Upcoming Season?
5-25-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Now that the NFL is drawing the line against players kneeling during the national anthem, athletes protesting police brutality and racial inequality may need to find a new playbook. The question is whether they intend to escalate their protests in some way. “The owners can try to prevent…… MORE
The NFL New Anthem Policy: Stand, Or Stay In The Locker Room
5-24-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- NFL owners have finally decided on an anthem policy: one that is sure to continue to be polarizing as the league gears up for another season. Without consulting any players or the player’s union, the decision was that players can stay in the locker room while the anthem is being played…… MORE
Stacey Abrams Becomes The Nation’s First Black Woman Governor Nominee
5-23-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Stacey Abrams, the democratic candidate in the Georgia gubernatorial race, set out to change the face of politics– and she did just that on Tuesday night. The former minority leader in the Georgia state house made history, becoming the first Black woman to secure a nomination in a gubernatorial race. If…… MORE
Louisiana Man To Be Freed After Claiming Prosecutors Withheld Evidence
-22-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana judge on Monday ordered the release of an inmate whose attorneys have accused prosecutors of withholding “staggering” evidence of the man’s innocence in a pizza deliveryman’s killing two decades ago. A plea deal with Caddo Parish prosecutors will allow Corey Williams to be freed…… MORE
NFL Player’s Ex-Girlfriend Says She Lied About Abuse To Hurt His Career
5-18-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The former girlfriend of Reuben Foster testified at a preliminary hearing Thursday that she lied to police when she said the San Francisco 49ers linebacker attacked her, allegations that led to a domestic violence case against him. Elissa Ennis testified she lied because she wanted retribution…… 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…