1-31-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- DALLAS (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America announced Monday that it will allow transgender children who identify as boys to enroll in its boys only programs. The organization said it had made the decision to begin basing enrollment in its boys-only programs on the gender a child or parent lists…… MORE
Last #MCM of January Goes to…..
This week our #MCMs are the amazing cast of BET’s The New Edition Story biopic; Luke James (Johnny Gill), Woody McClain (Bobby Brown), Elijah Kelley (Ricky Bell), Bryshere Y. Gray (Michael Bivins), Algee Smith (Ralph Tresvant), & Keith Powers (Ronnie DeVoe). The biopic was an excellent success for BET, resulting in 4.4 million total…… MORE
Key Till Witness Gave False Testimony, Historian Says
1-30-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- NEW YORK (AP) — The woman at the center of the trial of Emmett Till’s alleged killers has acknowledged that she falsely testified he made physical and verbal threats, according to a new book. Historian Timothy B. Tyson told The Associated Press on Saturday that Carolyn Donham broke her long public silence…… MORE
Woman FINALLY admits to her part in the death of Emmitt Till
Woman Who Caused Emmett Till’s Death Admits to Lying We all (should) know the story of Emmett Till, the black 14-year-old Chicago boy who was murdered in August 1955 by two white men, J.W. Milam and his half-brother Roy Bryant. As the story goes, Emmett, who was visiting family in Mississippi, had gone into a…… MORE
Tina Campbell writes open letter supporting President Trump
Bet.com Tina Campbell is the latest to reveal her support for president Donald Trump. The member of gospel duo Mary Mary penned a lengthy open letter explaining just why she both forgives and supports the new POTUS, and even goes on to give biblical reasons as to why others should pray for him. In the…… MORE
Get it Gambino
The actor/rapper/singer/writer/comedian/all-around content creator captivates us in a way no one else can By Zach Dionne Fuse is once again celebrating an extended Black History Month by highlighting a variety of rising forces who are creating Future Black History before our very eyes. For day one, we’re looking at Donald Glover, the 33-year-old who’s been entering us in myriad…… MORE
23: Serena Williams sets major record with win over Venus
United States’ Serena Williams holds her trophy after defeating her sister Venus during the women’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams held up a Grand Slam winner’s trophy for the 23rd time, celebrating her unrivalled place in…… MORE
Florida Woman Accused Of Throwing Tampon At Police Officer
1-26-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman has been charged after police say she hit an officer with a tampon. Local news outlets report that 28-year-old Tacora Fields was arrested and charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer. A police report says Fields was involved in a fight…… MORE
Drum-roll for This Week’s #WCW!
This week Solange Knowles earned her spot on our #WCW Hall of Fame for visiting black-owned bookstore near Howard University, Sankofa Video Books And Cafe, in protest of the Inauguration. Solange purchased 250 books for fans and showed us the definition of being the change we want to see. You Go Girl! Check out more…… MORE
Protesters Hang ‘RESIST’ Banner Near White House
1-25-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on protesters who climbed a crane at a construction site a few blocks from the White House (all times local): Protesters have unfurled a giant orange and yellow banner that says “RESIST” from a 270-foot crane at a construction site just blocks from the White House.…… MORE
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CLIPSE IS THE FIRST TO PERFORM AT THE VATICAN
Over the weekend, Clipse became the first rap group to perform at the Vatican. Pusha T and No Malice took the stage with John Legend at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday during the Grace for the World concert. Clipse performed the emotional “The Birds Don’t Sing” off Let God Sort Em Out. Pharrell Williams was…
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…