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“Green Book” Wins The LA Press Club’s Veritas Award

The Los Angeles Press Club is thrilled to announce the winner of its 4th annual Veritas Award for the Best Film Based on or Inspired by Real Events and People. This contest is judged by members of the LAPC — based equally upon fidelity of subject matter and artistic excellence. The overwhelming winner is Universal […]

A Cave In the President’s Wall

By Lucius Gantt (The Gantt Report) – President Donald Trump’s effort to get American tax payers to finance a wall that he swore Mexico would pay for came to crumbling halt after the effort got cold-cocked by a Congressional Cat, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi refused to budge an inch or get the Democratic Caucus […]

Martin Luther King III and Daughter, Yolanda Renee King, Speak About Preserving MLK’s Legacy

Martin Luther King III said his mother (the person who spearheaded making the day a national holiday), Coretta Scott King, always said the Martin Luther King Holiday is a day on, not a day off. Speaking on the recent shutdown of the government he said, “Something has got to change and give for the United […]

Wendy Williams Will Extend Break From Her Daytime Talk Show Due to Complications of Graves’ Disease

A Note from The Hunter Family As Wendy Williams Hunter previously shared, she fractured her shoulder and has been on the mend. Over the past few days, Wendy has experienced complications regarding her Graves’ Disease that will require treatment. Wendy will be under the strict supervision of her physicians, and as part of her care, […]

Math College Professor Turned Rapper Chad Rico Travels to a “New Level” in Music Video Release

Richmond, CA – When college math professor Chad Rico ventured off into the rap game, he knew he was taking a calculated risk. As an entrepreneur, financial analyst, clothing manufacturer/designer, filmmaker and world traveler, many wondered if the teacher turned artist could really pull it off. When Chad dropped his own brand of mathematical science […]

The King Center Presents Slate of Events Celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO, The King Center, announces a slate of public programs and events in celebration of the King Holiday Observance. Throughout the month, beginning with Friday, January 11, 2019 and continuing through Monday, January 21, 2019, The King Center will host its annual fundraiser, signature programs, award ceremonies, talks, community service projects, […]

TV One Launches New Entertainment Network CLEO TV On January 19

Silver Spring, MD – This January, TV One will launch CLEO TV, a new aspirational lifestyle and entertainment cable network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color. Derived from the name Cleopatra, one of the most powerful, trendsetting, rule-breaking and iconic women in history, CLEO TV will offer quality content that defies negative and […]

Prison Staff’s Paychecks Delayed, But Inmates Still Getting Paid

Washington – Since the partial government shutdown began at midnight on December 22, 2018, federal correctional workers – the men and women who work inside the federal prisons located in communities across the nation – have been going to work without being paid. “It’s insulting and a slap in the face from the, ‘Law and […]

TSA Union Says Shutdown is ‘Unacceptable’ and Calls on Congress to Re-Open the Government

Washingtion – As the partial government shutdown enters day 17, federal workers around the country are facing the reality of missed paychecks and the impact that will have on their lives – with more than 50,000 Transportation Security Officers and staff unsure about when they will be paid again. “It is completely unacceptable that the […]