Jussie Smollett has been handed a major legal victory after the conviction against him over an alleged hoax of a hate crime was overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court. The court ruled that the second prosecution of Smollett served as a violation of due process and said the State was supposed to respect its earlier […]
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Acclaimed director Paolo Sorrentino returns with Parthenope, an evocative and visually stunning masterpiece. Known for his Academy Award-winning work on The Great Beauty, Sorrentino invites the viewer deep into a personal tale set in the sun-drenched streets of Naples. With its rich storytelling and breathtaking cinematography, Parthenope is sure to engrave its mark on the
Jussie Smollett’s conviction for falsely reporting a hate crime to Chicago Police in 2019 was overturned Thursday by the Illinois Supreme Court. Smollett’s conviction tied to staged attack incident Blavity reported that Smollett initially lied to police, stating that he was attacked near his Chicago apartment by two men (identified as brothers Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo)
On Friday, Nov. 22, when the highly anticipated sequel “Gladiator II” hits theaters across the country, viewers will undoubtedly walk away with two sentiments: this film is both Denzel Washington’s and 2024’s best film. Read more…
As part of Homecoming Week at the University of the District of Columbia, an inspiring evening unfolded on Nov. 14, 2024, as Edwin Bancroft Henderson II gathered with community members to celebrate the legacy of his grandfather, E.B. Henderson—an iconic figure in sports and civil rights. The event, hosted by UDC’s College of Arts &
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On Wednesday, the CMAs honored the biggest names in country music with fantastic performances from Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Brooks & Dunn and Shaboozey. Unfortunately for fans of the Root 100 honoree, singing his new single “Highway” and his hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” was the highlight of his ceremony. Despite the… Read more…
After Shaboozey Is Snubbed By CMA, Black Twitter Has Words Read More »
Thursday, actor Jussie Smollett got the best news he’s gotten in a long time regarding his widely controversial hate crime hoax from 2019. Read more…
HUGE, Incredible Development in Jussie Smollett’s Case Read More »
The North Carolina Supreme Court celebrated a historic moment on Nov. 18, unveiling the portrait of retired Associate Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson, the first African American woman to serve on the state’s highest court and the current dean of North Carolina Central University School of Law. Timmons-Goodson’s journey began when she made history in 2006, following
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A young British man is in legal trouble in the United Arab Emirates after a romance that started on vacation went horribly wrong. Read more…
The life of Botham Jean’s family was changed forever after the 26-year-old was gunned down in his own home in 2018. Jean’s killer, Amber Guyger, is currently serving a 10-year sentence for the crime, and now, a jury has ordered her to pay even more for the murder. Read more…
The Family of Black Man Killed in His Own Home Just Got the Payback of a Lifetime Read More »
