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Matthew A. Cherry called his shot on Twitter eight years ago when he said he would be nominated for an Oscar one day. On Sunday night (Feb. 9), Cherry’s manifestation came true as he and Karen Rupert Toliver’s animated short film “Hair Love” won for Best Animated Short Film. https://twitter.com/TheAcademy/status/1226678722943569920 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlyDdE3mveY In his brief time at […]

Snoop Dogg has thrown his support for embattled and jailed actor-comedian Bill Cosby. The “Gin and Juice” rapper is calling for the former Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable to be released from prison, and Cosby returned the feeling. From Complex: The disgraced comedian, who has been accused of sexual assault by over 60 women, publicly thanked the […]

Today in the authors corner, Cheryl Jackson presents Pastor Shavon Sellers and her new book “When Obeying God Makes You Look Stupid, The Story of My Fidelity of Faith”.  In today’s interview Pastor Sellers shares the vulnerability of following the voice of God without compromise.  The awesome thing about this literary work is the fact […]

It’s tax season and if you’re lucky you’re in for a refund! Are you wondering, “When will I get my 2020 income tax refund?” Check out the listed dates in the chart below to find out. You’ll also want to take a couple things into consideration: The dates below reflect when your return is accepted […]

Kirk Douglas, one of the original superstars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, has died. Douglas, 103, passed away on Wednesday after years of declining health. He had suffered a stroke in 1996 and regained the majority of his facilities as his life progressed. His son, Michael Douglas made the announcement to PEOPLE of his father’s passing. “It is […]

If you had seen U.S. President Donald Trump’s Feb. 4 State of the Union address, it started and ended with a bang. From WEWS News 5 Cleveland: The speech began with Trump passing up House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who extended her hand for a handshake. The address ended with Pelosi tearing up her version of […]

U.S. President Donald Trump made a bold move during his annual State of the Union address on Feb. 4.  He awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to longtime conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh. This comes one day after Limbaugh announced he has advanced lung cancer, and President Trump had informed several news anchors (minus those […]

It appears that Wendy’s is about to open – and wake up – a lot earlier than usual. After watching the likes of McDonald’s, Burger King, and even Taco Bell offer up some quick and delicious breakfast offerings for years, Wendy’s has announced it will do the same starting on Mar. 2. From WEWS News […]

A lot of people had something to say about that Halftime Show with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira that aired during the Super Bowl this past Sunday night, Feb. 2, on Fox. While many were raving over the performances and diversity, there also lots slamming the outfits and “sexualization” of the program. Among those who didn’t […]

Beyonce and Jay Z have been getting a lot of press for not standing during Demi Lovato’s performance of the National Anthem during Sunday’s Big Game. While the responses have been split with people either supporting or booing them, one very well-known figure has decided to give her two cents in this “hot topic.” That’s […]

The ongoing debate over whether to build and operate new casinos in Virginia has failed to take the commonwealth’s Black residents and their economic opportunities into consideration, African American business leaders say.

An ABC News reported has been suspended for giving an inaccurate report involving late NBA star Kobe Bryant’s children. Chief national correspondent Matt Gutman initially reported that not only were all four of Bryant’s children in the helicopter with him in Calabasas, California, but that they all died with him. That turned out to be […]