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‘I Don’t Like N*******’ Appears on Zoom Screen During Indiana Council Meeting

Known as 'Zoombombing,' the racist message appeared on a screen that would normally display the agenda for the meeting.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

November 15, 2023
Entertainment, Music

Here’s the Hilarious Reason Why Lil Wayne Doesn’t Write Down His Raps

The rap superstar has a very logical, yet funny reason for not putting pen to paper.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

October 30, 2023
Entertainment, Television

Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners Stand-Up Special Premieres April 21 on HBO Max

Marlon Wayans serves as emcee for five up and coming comedians.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

April 12, 2022
Entertainment, Television

Dominique Fishback Discusses The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey and Divine Alignment

The first four episodes of The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey are available to stream now only on AppleTV+

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

March 25, 2022
Education, News

Black Washington Superintendent Interrupted by ‘Zoom-Bombers’ With Racist Soundtrack

Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey was presenting at a Enumclaw, Washington school board meeting when two Zoom-Bombers began to play recordings of the N-word.

By

Rachel Pilgrim

Published

December 2, 2021
News, Race Matters

'This is What Black People Do': Family Files Claim Against California School District Over Teacher's Racist Rant Caught on Zoom

In today’s episode of Racists Say the Darndest Things When They Don’t Know They’re Being Recorded, a now-former Palmdale, California, science teacher resigned in January after being caught in the midst of a racist rant because she thought the Zoom meeting she had just attended had ended. Instead, a Black mother and her sixth-grade son—both…

By

Zack Linly

Published

March 28, 2021
News

Virtual Memorial to Phoenix Civil Rights Activist Calvin C. Goode Disrupted by Hackers Yelling Racial Slurs

A virtual memorial held for Calvin C. Goode, a civil rights activist and a 22-year member of the Phoenix City Council, was derailed when a group of hackers began yelling racial slurs. According to AZ Central, the interruption began 20 minutes into the ceremony while Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego (D) was giving her remarks. The…

By

Joe Jurado

Published

January 13, 2021
Entertainment

The Zoom Won't Be Where the 2021 Oscars Happens Because an ‘In-Person Telecast Will Happen’

For those who have been paying attention to awards season during the COVID era, all eyes have been on the top dog of them all—the Academy Awards. From the BET Awards to the Emmys, we’ve witnessed the varied ways industry heads have had to adjust to a new type of awards show telecast. So, what…

By

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

December 2, 2020
Entertainment

There's No Place Like Home to Watch Keke Palmer, Wanda Sykes, Loretta Devine and Jackée Harry in a Live Virtual Table Read of 227

Hey Black Twitter, you’ll be thrilled to know that the “Zoom Where It Happens” series will finally be featuring a Black-led show! Episode 3 of the popular “Zoom Where It Happens” series will be a live table reading of the beloved ‘80s sitcom 227! Actors Keke Palmer, Wanda Sykes, Loretta Devine, LaTanya Richardson-Jackson, and Blair…

By

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

October 5, 2020
Entertainment, Social Media

What About Your Friends? Tonight, Gabrielle Union Is Hosting Them in the 'Zoom Where It Happens'

On Sunday night, fans of the long-running sitcom Friends were treated to a mini-reunion when Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow made a group appearance via a Zoom-like appearance at the 72nd Annual Emmy Awards. Now, this Tuesday night at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT, we’ll get to see some of our friends, as…

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

September 22, 2020