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2d ago

Lawmakers on reparations panel warn Black Californians not to expect huge payouts

State Sen. Steven Bradford said he remains “realistic” that it could be difficult to garner enough support for large payments.
Image: Task Force members Steven Bradford, right, speaks next to Reginald Jones-Sawyer during a meeting by the Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, on Dec. 14, 2022, in Oakland, Calif.
Image: Task Force members Steven Bradford, right, speaks next to Reginald Jones-Sawyer during a meeting by the Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, on Dec. 14, 2022, in Oakland, Calif.
3d ago

White House calls for 'thorough investigation' into Jordan Neely's death

The call came a day before a scheduled campaign fundraising trip to New York City by President Biden.
Jordan Neely dressed as Michael Jackson in New York
Jordan Neely dressed as Michael Jackson in New York
4d ago

NYC mayor calls fatal subway chokehold on Jordan Neely a ‘tragedy that never should have happened’

Mayor Eric Adams has changed his tone since last week, when he failed to condemn Neely's killing.
Image: Mayor Eric Adams delivers an address on the death of Jordan Neely at City Hall on May 10, 2023 in New York.
Image: Mayor Eric Adams delivers an address on the death of Jordan Neely at City Hall on May 10, 2023 in New York.
4d ago

Argument at California reparations hearing shows toll of talking about racism, members say

"You don’t go there mad," said one attendee, "but I’m not surprised when you get mad because you’re talking all day about the bad stuff that happened to your people.”
Tariq Nasheed speaks at a Reparations Task Force Meeting on May 6, 2023, in Oakland, Calif.
Tariq Nasheed speaks at a Reparations Task Force Meeting on May 6, 2023, in Oakland, Calif.
4d ago

Netflix’s 'Black Cleopatra' prompts Egyptian broadcaster to make its own series with light-skinned star

"I have asked Egyptians to see themselves as Africans, and they are furious at me for that,” the docudrama's director wrote in an op-ed.
Adele James as Cleopatra in Netflix's "Queen Cleopatra."
Adele James as Cleopatra in Netflix's "Queen Cleopatra."
5d ago

Tory Lanez denied new trial in Megan Thee Stallion shooting

The rapper faces up to 22 years in prison and deportation to his native Canada after being convicted in the shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
Tory Lanez; Megan Thee Stallion.
Tory Lanez; Megan Thee Stallion.
5d ago

Nick Cannon shoots down 'deadbeat dad' label: 'I've been villainized'

The television host and actor revealed that he makes $100 million a year in order to provide for his children.
Nick Cannon in New York on Feb. 16, 2022.
Nick Cannon in New York on Feb. 16, 2022.
5d ago

Pioneering Black opera singer Grace Bumbry dies at 86

Bumbry became the first Black singer to perform at Germany’s Bayreuth Festival in more than three decades on the world’s top stages.
Grace Bumbry, 1965.
Grace Bumbry, 1965.

Richard Dreyfuss says Oscars' new diversity standards 'make me vomit'

Dreyfuss’ comments came during a wide-ranging interview on PBS’ “Firing Line With Margaret Hoover.”
richard dreyfuss slams oscar diversity initiative
richard dreyfuss slams oscar diversity initiative
6d ago

'Little Richard: I Am Everything' depicts the star’s lifelong struggle with sexuality and religion

The new documentary explores the late singer’s complicated life constantly swinging between the secular and the profane.
Little Richard performs in New York
Little Richard performs in New York
8d ago

California reparations panel OKs recommendations on state apology, payments

The proposals now go to state lawmakers to consider for reparations legislation.
People listen to the California reparations task force at a meeting at Mills College at Northeastern University in Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
People listen to the California reparations task force at a meeting at Mills College at Northeastern University in Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

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