It wasn’t exactly a Claudette Colvin or Rosa Parks moment but many of us understood what we all perceived Angela Bassett was feeling when she was snubbed (again) at the 2023 Academy Awards. I admit, the sight of Jamie Lee Curtis accepting her award for “Best Supporting Actress” and being…
Inexpensive cosmetic surgery abroad is soaring, but is it worth the risks?
I’ve been amazed watching the skyrocketing rates of women, especially women of color, rushing across the border to achieve the particular look they desire. The stories I have been hearing lately about women traveling outside of the country to for low-cost cosmetic procedures resulting in permanent injuries – and death…
The 2023 Super Bowl deserves its place in (Black) history
This February will be remembered as a time when we not only celebrated Black history, we watched ourselves making it! The 2023 Super Bowl will make its mark in history, not just for Rihanna’s half-time performance, but because it’s the first time there will be two Black quarterbacks face off…
Black history is so powerful Republicans want to bury it
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the course of the MAGA-fueled years of Republican extremism that has become the center of the GOP, it’s that Republicans have a voracious appetite for self-induced drama — especially at the expense of Black America. In the latest effort to shield children from…
Unjustified police stops continue in communities of color. I know because it happened to me
When you arrive home early morning after a hard night of work only to discover your beloved house cat has gone AWOL, what else could possibly go wrong? Here at BLK News Now!, I seldom get personal, but like many of these videos I see of people recounting moments of…
Combatting racial narratives in America; how two “P’s” can skew our outlook in the face of uncertainty
Like many of you, with Christmas around the corner, I’m more mindful to give thanks. In my case, it was for the universe exposing me to challenges that strengthened my faith in myself. I was taking notes on addressing anxiety recently as I listened to a therapist’s podcast, and she…
With surprise appearance by Musk, Dave Chappelle’s disconnect with society was on full display in San Francisco
It’s almost Friday yet it’s as if I can still hear the sound. There was a lot of groaning over the week about Dave Chappelle’s show in San Francisco, and this time, it had nothing to do with his insensitivity toward the transgender community. The legendary comic switched up his…
Walker vs Warnock: A race too close to accept
Tuesday night’s runoff election in Georgia was nothing short of a nail biter. It was one for the historic books. Incumbent U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, a Black man, was squaring off for the last time against Trump-endorsed challenger Herschel Walker, another Black man. But unless you’ve tuned out for the…
FalCo Files: Tips on how to cope with holiday stress and downers
The holiday season is here, and while it can he a joyous and cheerful time of the year, it can also be stress inducing or depressing for some people. In this video, BLK News Now’s Falisha and Corey (FALCO) share some tips from personal experience on how to make the…
My first celebrity gifting suite experience — and all the free swag
Gifting celebrities with expensive items for award shows have been around since the 90’s, and in our age of social media, gifting them swag for promotion can be pivotal to a company’s success. When the pandemic hit, the swanky star-studded events came to a screeching halt, along with the freebies.…
Tips on how to cope with holiday season downers
Thanksgiving is in our rear view mirror and the holiday season is in full swing. But what’s been touted for ages as the most joyous time of the year isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be for many people. While Santa brings smiles to children’s faces, he delivers a…
The bird’s the word — Let Twitter die
Yes, I’m flipping off the bird millions once heralded as a Phoenix of the digital age. Ever since Elon Musk’s ostensible rescue attempt of the once-venerable social media platform known as Twitter, or Twatter as I often refer to it, it has appeared as if the feathered god of 280-character…
FalCo Files: 2022 Midterm Elections – How we voted in California
The 2022 midterm elections were critical to preserving U.S. democracy and yielded some surprising — and historic — results. In California, BLKNewsNow.com’s Falisha and Corey (FALCO) share some of their thoughts on the propositions and races on the ballot, as well as how they voted and why. Visit BLKNewsNow.com for…
“Red wave” predictions fizzle but 2022 midterms won’t be the last critical election
Election day came and went but I can’t say it didn’t feel elongated. I was on edge most of Nov. 7, 2022. How could I not be? Here in California we were braving a rare rainstorm that lasted all day and were on the eve of an even rarer ominous…
Rap is the new crack epidemic killing Black America
The most recent death of a mainstream rapper reminds me of how insidious the music industry has become, and it didn’t happen overnight. It has many shades of the crack epidemic of the 1980s with a much broader reach, killing Blacks everyday across America and leading to mass incarceration. Much…
N-word use jumped over 500% as soon as Musk took over Twitter. The Elon Effect?
Spooky season is upon, and I’m not just talking about Halloween. Since Spring, the internet has been abuzz about the fate of the beloved — and loathed — Twitter after Elon Musk announced his intention to acquire the platform. While it isn’t exactly clear what a Musk-controlled Twitter would look…
Black men shouldn’t duck mental health resources
Sometimes prevailing wisdom falls in our lap when we least expect it. Years ago, a close colleague and myself would frequently visit two friends who were in their senior years. Our conversations ran the gamut but I always felt like I walked away from our lunches and dinners with a refreshing…
L.A. City Council racism scandal exposes holes in “Black-brown coalition”
If there was ever any doubt that one conversation could tank an entire political career, we needn’t look any further than the scandal involving former Los Angeles City Council president and member Nury Martinez. She and two of her fellow city council members, Kevin de Leon and Gil Cedillo, and…
White lives have always mattered – that’s the problem, “Ye”
During Paris Fashion Week, America’s most controversial rap “artist” turned fashion designer Kanye West did what he does best: generate headlines. This time, he had a little help in the form of another controversial figure, Black female conservative commentator Candace Owens. The two strutted arm-in-arm at the Oct. 3 fashion…
Support for Herschel Walker amid latest controversies proves GOP hypocrisy has no limits
Someone, please throw America a life raft. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse for Georgia’s contentious senate seat than a candidate like Herschel Walker, the man at the center of yet another controversy proved we haven’t seen the worst yet. I’m surprised I’m back so soon writing …