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https://youtu.be/k0r1AJMK79g Over the years but definitely as of late, John Legend has been consistent in his efforts to bring awareness to mass incarceration and call out social injustices. Now, Legend has decided to take us all to church and hit us with a powerful new song and video for his latest record “Preach,” which addresses some of the […]

Donald Trump will sign a funding bill that will provide money for a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border and then declare a national emergency in an attempt to secure more funding for a wall, the White House said on Thursday (Feb 14). Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And […]

Imagine being too controversial for a resolution recognizing Black History Month when you’re black. That’s what happened to Colin Kaepernick as Wisconsin Republicans stripped the exiled quarterback’s name from a resolution recognizing Black History Month, saying that Kaepernick was too controversial to be included. The resolution, which was drafted by the state legislature’s Black Caucus, named several African-American leaders […]

Yolanda Adams definitely turned heads with her soul-stirring performance at this year’s Grammy Awards in tribute to Aretha Franklin but the multi-time Stellar Award winner may have a new beau in her life, WWE superstar Titus O’Neil. The pair have been spotted on numerous red carpets together, including the Grammy’s on Sunday night and even shared a photo […]

According to a survey Pew Research released Monday, about 1 in 3 Americans say that blackface is “always” or “sometimes” acceptable as part of a Halloween costume. The survey was done before the blackface scandal involved Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) was first reported. A slight majority 53 percent of Americans said they thought it […]

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. is an American actor, director, and producer. He has received two Golden Globe awards, one Tony Award, and two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for the historical war drama film Glory and Best Actor for his role as corrupt detective Alonzo Harris in the crime thriller Training Day.

A deal has been reached “in principle” by congressional negotiators on a spending bill that may help avoid another Government Shutdown on Friday. The hope is that bill with satisfy President Donald Trump’s demands for additional border security. According to Politico, the tentative deal includes $1.375 billion for physical barriers. It also includes a total of […]

While there was MUCH to discuss about the tribute to Motown at the 61st Grammy Awards, one tribute that felt brief but powerful was the one for the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin who passed away last year at 76. Yolanda Adams, Fantasia and Andra Day stood side by side as they belted out Aretha’s […]

Congratulations to singer Tori Kelly! Kelly took two Grammy awards on Sunday night for Best Gospel Performance/Song for “Never Alone” featuring Kirk Frankin and Best Gospel Album for “Hiding Place“. Singer Lauren Daigle took home two Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Christian Performance/Song (“You Say“) and Best Contemporary Christian Album (Look Up Child). Jason Crabb took […]

William Henry Duke, Jr. (born February 26, 1943) is an American actor, director, producer, and writer of film and television. Known for his physically imposing frame, Duke’s works primarily in the action and crime drama genres, but occasionally appears in comedy.[1] Frequently a character actor, he has starred opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando and Predator, […]