Another year, another opportunity to celebrate the awesomeness that was created by respected and formidable DJ Beverly Bond – the woman behind Black Girls Rock! The establishment that was founded in 2006 – with a mission seeped in encouraging impressionable girls of color to actively challenge the stereotypes by striving for unrelenting greatness.
Host Tracee Ellis Ross commanding the stage
As if presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton, doesn’t have enough to contend with – the former first lady is desperately trying to backtrack on comments she made about former president, Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan who recently passed away at the age of 94.
As Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders continue to find innovative ways to outshine each other in a bid to woo African-Americans and young women to their neck of the woods – it seems that most are taking notes and making their decisions accordingly.
In move that very few would deem shocking, civil rights activist and social media god, DeRay Mckesson announced Wednesday night that he is throwing his hat into the ring by filing to run for Mayor of Baltimore. He is entering the race as a Democratic contender.
Rapper and former loud-mouthed guru to Iggy Azalea got into some hot water on Tuesday when he dismissed the very thought of voting for a woman.
While appearing on DJ Whoo Kid’s radio show to promote yet another “surprise” album – T.I. bravely ventured where most men would never go by confirming his misogynistic views for public spectacle – “Not to be sexist, but I can’t vote for the leader of the free world to be a woman”. That pretty much means that Hillary Clinton or Carly Fiorina will not garner his vote.
In an effort to remind voters that despite the public humiliation she endured courtesy of the former president of the United States and her hubby of forty years, Bill Clinton – she is still capable of conjuring a healthy dose of self-deprecation, complimented with a helping of naturally amassed humor. And so to drive that home – the former first lady will clock in an appearance on NBC’s most valued institution – Saturday Night Live.
Illustrious fashion designer Oscar de la Renta who was fondly recognized as the “King of Evening” took his final bow on Monday after a long battle with cancer. He was 82 years old.
The famed designer at New York Fashion Week this past February
If you happen to be in NYC this summer, you must make every attempt to behold the musical that has been erected in honor of the former President and first lady.