Get Mom An 11x14" Metal Photo Print For Just $16
A metal photo print would make a great Mother’s Day gift, and at just $16 each, you can buy a bunch of them.
Judge to Man Who Said Wearing ‘MAGA’ Hat Is Part of His Religion: GTFOHWTBS
Updated Thursday, April 26, 2018, 3:25 p.m. EDT: John Neidich, the owner of the Happiest Hour issued this statement to The Root:
Was There a Bright Side to Playing Catwoman? Halle Berry Found It
In 2002, Halle Berry made Academy Awards history by becoming the first black woman to win a best actress award for her role in Monster’s Ball. A year later, she made the dubious decision to follow up that performance with the title role in Catwoman—a potentially career-ending choice for the actress. But as she told…
Bill Cosby Lashes Out in Court: 'He Doesn't Have a Plane, You Asshole'
NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania—Upon hearing the guilty verdict, District Attorney Kevin Steele almost immediately asked for Bill Cosby’s bail to be revoked, noting the serious charges on which Cosby was just convicted: three counts of indecent aggravated sexual assault. Judge Steven O’Neill pushed back, saying that Cosby’s…
Police Arrest Black Man in Attack on Hispanic Man While Wearing ‘Make America Great Again’ Hat and Shirt
Cops have arrested a black man accused of beating up and then shoving a Hispanic man onto subway tracks at the Union Square station in New York’s Manhattan.
‘Genocide of Black People’: The Killing of Afro-Brazilians by Police Is an Injustice Marielle Franco Was Fighting to End
They walked 2.5 miles to the site of her assassination, all the while dancing, chanting and crying. On that hot and muggy night on April 14 in Rio de Janeiro, more than 3,000 people gathered at the center of Rio to demand police action in the murder of Afro-Brazilian politician Marielle Franco and to mark the…
Wait, Did Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer Just Hint That a $1.6 Million Abortion Payout May Have Been for Trump and Not That GOP Donor?
Attorney Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for porn actress Stormy Daniels, is having quite a day. That’s because President Donald Trump already handed him a gift with his phone call Thursday to Fox & Friends when he noted that his personal lawyer Michael Cohen was working on his behalf when he paid Daniels $130,000.
Mike Pompeo Confirmed as Secretary of State
Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as the 70th secretary of state of the United States. He was Donald Trump’s No. 1 pick to replace Rex Tillerson as the nation’s top diplomat.
Bill Cosby Found Guilty of Aggravated Indecent Assault
On Thursday a jury in Norristown, Pa., that consisted of seven men and five women found Bill Cosby guilty of aggravated indecent assault after 14 hours of deliberation.
Secure Your Keys and Open Your Bottles With This $10 Titanium Hook
If you don’t like keeping keys in your jeans pockets, this low profile titanium hook will let you hang them off your pocket. It’s long enough to keep them from falling out when you sit down, and still allows easy access to your keys without forcing you to dig around.
Janelle Monáe Says Dirty Computer Is a Soundtrack for Carefree Black Women Who Are ‘Beautiful as Fuck’
I woke up this morning to headlines of Janelle Monáe coming out as a “queer black woman.” Sure, this is something many of us speculated and indulged over once we peeped the visuals for her new album, Dirty Computer, but to have the CEO, record label owner, CoverGirl, artist and actual black girl magician open up to…
Kanye Is ‘Free Thought’-ing Again, Posts Text Messages From John Legend
The inconceivably long train wreck that is Kanye West’s Twitter account just hit a new level of messiness Thursday afternoon, when Yeezy shared a screenshot of an exchange between himself and longtime friend and collaborator John Legend.
Janelle Monáe Confirms She’s a ‘Queer Black Woman in America’
In the lead-up to her new album, Dirty Computer, which drops this Friday, Janelle Monáe has more than hinted at her sexual identity. “Make Me Feel”—which channels her mentor, Prince, and features a synth line written by him—references both Black Mirror’s “San Junipero” episode, a queer utopian fantasy in which two…
Kelis Opens Up About Physical Abuse She Dealt With During Marriage to Nas
During an interview with Hollywood Unlocked, singer-turned-chef Kelis detailed the physical abuse she suffered at the hands of Nas during their marriage. Kelis described the marriage as tumultuous and abusive, so much so that she would walk around with bruises all over her body.
Trump Just Admitted That Michael Cohen Acted on His Behalf When He Paid Off Porn Actress, and Why This Matters
President Donald Trump needs a teleprompter around him at all times, including when he takes the presidential golf cart to his local KFC, because whenever he goes off script, he not only puts his orange-hued foot in his mouth but also risks incriminating himself.
Starbucks Tapped Public Policy, Racial-Justice Organizations to Help With Bias Training, but What Will Change Look Like?
After the arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia Starbucks for simply existing, the ubiquitous coffee chain immediately stepped forward, implementing swift action in a bid to combat racial bias.
Thursday's Best Deals: Amazon Tech Sale, Ratchet Belts, Remote Control Wand, and More
We’ve worked our magic and found a one-day tech sale, discounted ratchet belts, a $35 Harry Potter remote control wand, and many more great deals.
Cardi B Cancels Tour Dates, Will Finally Be Pregnant in Peace
Cardi B has been going full throttle all throughout her pregnancy, dropping her first studio album, Invasion of Privacy, and performing seemingly nonstop. Now, the rapper and breakout star has announced that she’ll be canceling her performances until the fall.
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Tribeca Film Festival 2018: Time for Ilhan Reminds Us That Hope Can Make History
In 1993 I left my birthplace of Minneapolis, seeking a hopefully glamorous future in New York City. Two years later, a 12-year-old Ilhan Omar and her family sought out Minneapolis as the site for their future, after spending four years in a Kenyan refugee camp and escaping war in their native Somalia.
