Robert “R.” Kelly’s illiteracy has been long reported, and the R&B artist has been transparent about such, particularly in that 19-minute song he asked people to suffer through.
TCL’s affordable 6-series TVs are a favorite of ours since they offering every form of HDR (including top-shelf Dolby Vision), local dimming zones for better contrast and black levels, and Roku software.
Best New Artist Grammy nominee Jorja Smith’s star may just be rising on this side of the Atlantic, but in her native United Kingdom, the singer-songwriter is winning big—including a recent Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist.
For those not up on game, shortly after Special counsel Robert Mueller released the findings of his two-year investigation into whether Russia colluded with the Trump administration to steal the 2016 presidential election, Attorney General William Barr condensed this 448-page report down to a four-page memo given to…
If there’s a redeeming quality for racists, it’s that they’re generally crystal clear on where they stand. Their flawed logic is brazen and upfront. They do a terrible job of concealing their bigotry and xenophobia, so why even try to? They call me a “shining monkey” or a “nigger” to my face so I can prepare…
A major Google Home Hub sale at Walmart, Ecovacs, and a $44 JetBlue sale lead off Wednesday’s best deals.
It was the last day of classes at UNC Charlotte: In classrooms around the campus on Tuesday night, students gave their final presentations or turned in the last projects of the semester. Others headed to the school’s nearby stadium, where a Waka Flocka Flame concert had been scheduled to celebrate the occasion.
Divorces can be messy—add celebrity to that, and you have a messy smorgasbord.
I know it feels like Donald Trump has been president since before any of us were born, but did you know that a man named Barack Obama used to hold the office? Not everyone agreed with all of his ideas, but he didn’t really tweet or sabotage his own government or brag about the time he totally could have nailed Pamela…
When President Donald Trump signed the recent First Step Act into law, many people considered it to be the most important criminal justice reform measure in years. I’ve followed the legislation with some interest because I served a sentence in a South Carolina prison 20 years ago.
Rachel Lindsay found love in 2017 as the first black Bachelorette in ABC’s long-running romantic reality show. But while filming an upcoming reunion special with host Chris Harrison and 11 other past Bachelorettes, the lawyer-turned-media personality expressed disappointment that the franchise hadn’t become more…
The Tribeca Film Festival celebrated the 25th anniversary of In Living Color, a pioneering comedy sketch show created by filmmaker Keenen Ivory Wayans in the 90s. The show, which spoofed celebrities, politicians, and cultural moments from 1990 – 1994 on Fox, featured stars like Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx, and Damon Wayans.
On April 27, original members of the cast, including Ivory Wayans, his younger siblings Kim and Shawn Wayans, David Alan Grier, and Tommy Davidson, reunited for a panel conversation at the festival following an episode screening of the original show. When discussing the intent of the cutting-edge show, Keenen said “the intent was to include everybody. Everybody is going to laugh. It was all inclusive so we offended everyone…We wanted everybody to go, ‘Man that’s messed up, but that is funny as hell.’”
On the red carpet, Davidson said the Emmy Award-winning show helped paved the way for many of today’s popular sitcoms and comedies featuring black actors. “We’re in everything from sitcoms from Black-ish to Atlanta to every standup comic,” he told BLACK ENTERPRISE. “We’re a part of everything that’s happening because we’re a good nucleus that started the whole ball rolling.”
It also helped launch the careers of some of the biggest stars in comedy. “In Living Color was my comedy college,” Shawn Wayans told BE. “That’s where I learned everything from acting to writing to producing. Everything I know today was taught on that show.” Likewise, Kim Wayans said, “it was my first really big thing. In Living Color was my introduction to the world.”
At the time, they had no idea the show would become their launching pad to stardom and a staple in pop culture. “We were young. We were just kids ourselves so we weren’t really thinking big picture. Maybe Keenen thought about [the] big picture,” said Kim. “We were creating and just laughing. It was the time of our lives. We weren’t thinking much ahead of that,” added Shawn.
Nevertheless, Davidson says he cherishes the early days of the comedy hit, revealing that his most memorable moments on set happened during “our first season before we knew we were famous when we were doing it just for laughs and to pay our bills. That was the most magical time,” he said. “It gave us our blueprint. We created our own blueprint the first season and that just grew from there.”
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Today, May 1, marks May Day, the day that we pay homage to the workers of the world, and it is also marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Vacuuming is simultaneously the worst chore, and the chore most easily pawned off to a robot. How convenient!
Activist icon Angela Davis and Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) spearheaded a rally Tuesday in Washington, D.C., of black women in support of besieged Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.).
Looks like charges of a sexist past may be the downfall of yet another of Donald Trump’s presumed picks for appointment to the Federal Reserve Board.
A jury on Tuesday convicted a now former Minneapolis police officer of murder for shooting and killing a woman after responding to a 911 call she made to report a possible sexual assault.
Starting a business can be a fantastic experience, but it often requires a large amount of capital to start. Young, black entrepreneurs may not have access to the amount of money needed to get a business up and running. However, several cheap business startup ideas can get you started with your entrepreneurial ambitions with very little initial capital investment required.
Starting up a business online requires very little capital because all you need is a well-designed website and a good business idea. There is a multitude of opportunities that await you online. You can start a search engine optimization service, sell products on eBay, and market products through online affiliate programs.
While online businesses are very cheap to get up and running, make an excellent investment to create an attractive website. A well-designed website is essential to attracting potential customers to your products or services.
Many businesses need the services of a secretary, but cannot afford to hire one full-time. Virtual assistants usually work on a variety of small tasks for multiple small businesses. If you have a manageable schedule, this might be an excellent choice for you.
Many online freelancing websites are available where you can advertise your services to prospective customers. Being a virtual assistant requires very little capital and involves very few risks, making it an excellent choice for young entrepreneurs.
Weddings, family reunions, class reunions, and business conferences occur every day all around the country. All of these events require solid planning to be pulled off successfully, and an event planner can provide this service. If you are a highly-organized person who understands how to arrange a successful event, this job might be right for you.
Young entrepreneurs can create their website or advertise in freelance postings to offer their services. This requires only a little bit of money, and it can be started in very little time.
Americans spend an immense amount of money on their pets. With a little bit of startup money, you can have access to a large customer base. If you know how to groom animals, you can spend a little money on the necessary equipment, and you are ready to care for customers’ pets quickly.
People also pay to have their dogs walked, which is also great for young entrepreneurs. All you need is a little advertising for your services, and you can be making money quickly and easily.
These are several cheap business startup ideas that can get you started with a successful business quickly. All you need is a modest amount of money, an entrepreneurial spirit and a healthy amount of determination to pursue your entrepreneurial goals. With all of these opportunities, you can start making money in no time.
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Empire is coming back for a sixth season, but not the beloved Jamal, aka actor Jussie Smollett.
Salt-N-Pepa is the stuff of legend: They’ve got hits. They’ve won a Grammy award. Heck, even the Queen, Beyoncé paid homage to them for Halloween. But, is their game dominoes or Spades?