
makhnodunn
- Oct 6, 2021
Noname opens a Radical Hood Library in Los Angeles
Rapper/Poet Noname created a book club to help promote lesser-known black authors and recently announced the club has a new headquarters at Jefferson Park in Los Angeles. Noname is probably one of the most outspoken musicians out today. She often expresses herself in her songs, well-known as a revolutionary and radical, consistently speaking out against capitalism and Imperialism, usually through her music or interviews. In 2019 Noname created a book club called The Noname B

makhnodunn
- Oct 6, 2021
FBI Raids NYPD Sergeants Union headquarters as part of an ongoing investigation
As part of an ongoing investigation into the NYPD Sergeant, the FBI conducted a raid on the offices of a New York City police union and the Long Island home of union President Ed Mullins. The NYPD has been under scrutiny over the past few years, especially in the wake of the George Floyd and Breonna Taylor Protest, in which people saw the NYPD harass, beat, and arrest people at multiple peaceful protests, including one officer driving into a crowd of protesters. One NYPD offi

makhnodunn
- Oct 5, 2021
Tesla ordered to pay $137 million in a racial discrimination suit
Tesla is being ordered by a federal court to pay $137 million to a contract worker who had to endure a racist and hostile work environment. Tesla is one of the rising stars in the technology industry, with rapid growth over the pandemic, pulling in 30 Billion in revenue in 2020 through sales and cryptocurrency. Yet, the company is being seen in a new light today, as the San Francisco Federal court ruled against the company in favor of Owen Diaz. Owen Diaz is a contractor hire

Urban News
- Oct 4, 2021
TLC Reschedules Tour Dates After T-Boz Suffers Allergic Reaction
TLC was set to take the stage for their CrazySexyCool tour with Bone Thugs N Harmony this past weekend. But, the Texas tour dates will have to be rescheduled due to TLC member T-Boz having an allergic reaction. The legendary group addressed fans via Twitter, “TLC has rescheduled the Saturday, October 2nd show at the Smart Financial Center in Houston, TX to Monday, October 4th,” the post read. “Due to extreme cigarette and recreational smoke being present backstage at a previo

Urban News
- Oct 4, 2021
The 25th Anniversary Urbanworld Film Festival Winners
The UrbanWorld Film Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. With a number of virtual and in-person screenings, COVID didn’t stop this festival from flourishing. The 5-day festival was presented WanerMedia, HBO, and Ally, with featured appearances by some big names. On Sunday, the festival announced its 2021 awards winners. See some winners below: Best Narrative Feature (U.S. Cinema)- 7th and Union – directed by Anthony Nardolillo Best Narrative Feature (World Cin

makhnodunn
- Oct 3, 2021
Lil Wayne Accused of skipping Deposition on $20 million lawsuits
One of Lil Wayne’s former attorneys claims that the rapper had refused a sit down regarding a deposition on a $20 million lawsuit. The legendary rapper Lil Wayne is one of the wealthiest and most influential artists to have ever lived, known for not only his classics albums like The Carters II and The Carter III, along with being the man who gave the world two more legends in Drake and Nicki Minaj. Although now he seems to find himself in yet more financial trouble. Now Wayne

makhnodunn
- Oct 3, 2021
America has just surpassed 700,000 Covid deaths, far surpassing any other country
I’m one of the grimiest milestones of 2021; The US has just recorded over 700,000 deaths from COVID-19, a number that continues to rise as the Delta variant continues to spread. At the beginning of the pandemic, The US was one of the countries many looked to for guidance at the beginning of the pandemic. As the most powerful nation in the world, it was expected that they would be the leaders in the fight against Covid. Now nearly two years later, The US is by far one of the w

makhnodunn
- Oct 2, 2021
Don Lemon sued for sexually assaulting a man in NYC gay bar
The famed CNN Anchor now has some news of his own, as a man is suing him for sexually assaulting him at an NYC Gay Bar. Don Lemon is possibly the most famous face on CNN’s lineup. Joining CNN in 2006 as a correspondent and eventually an anchor of CNN tonight in 2014, Lemon has become an icon of CNN. Gaining national attention during the Trump Presidency for his consistent and harsh criticism of Trump, the Republican Party, and Fox News, Lemon has made a name for not being afr
Urban News
- Oct 1, 2021
Jay Z Calls for Compassionate release for a man serving a 20-year sentence
Jay-Z is now attempting to use his influence to get a fan released from prison after 20 years on a weed charge. Over the past few years, the legendary rapper Jay-Z has been using his influence to correct wrongs in the criminal justice system. Last year, he advocated for the release of a group of inmates in Mississippi’s Parchman prison, who feared for their lives after 13 other prisoners died from violence in a month and a half. Along with starting his own weed company and pr