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Report: Violence against Gender non-conforming people
According to a recent report released by Affinity 95, transgender people and people of color are more likely to be victim of hate crimes, especially homicides. The report, “Violence Against Gender Non-Conforming People,” was released Tuesday.
Anthony McGill becomes New York Philharmonic’s 1st black section leader
Nationally known clarinetist Anthony McGill made history by becoming the first African-American section leader in the New York Philharmonic. McGill’s appointment to the position is among several changes occurring in the symphony.
Justin Beiber apologizes for n-word joke
Music entertainer Justin Bieber has issued an apology for a racist joke he told when he was 15. A video of Bieber telling the joke shot backstage at a promotional event early in his career, surfaced on a British pay site on Sunday.
Lupita Nyong’o lands role in new ‘Star Wars’ flick
Academy award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has landed a role in the next Star Wars film. The film’s earlier casting announcement was met with criticism for its lack of female roles.
Diverse directors program launched by Sony Pictures
A new initiative will provide the opportunity for candidates to shadow well-known TV directors of various half-hour scripted Sony Pictures TV series. The “Diverse Directors Program” is meant to provide access and training to promising future directors of color.
Police indicted in shooting death of 2 unarmed suspects, 137 bullets fired
Six Cleveland Police officers were indicted Friday on charges related to a car chase that resulted in 137 bullets being fired into a car with 2 unarmed suspects in it.
Kendrick Lamar breaks stereotype by purchasing modest home
Kendrick Lamar is arguably one of the hottest rappers in the game right now. GQ’s “Rapper of the Year” is not making headlines for his music, but his very modest purchase (compared to other rappers), of a home recently.
Power in the strand
The following post was written by Asia Monique Mays. It originally appeared on her website Beautonomy under the title of “Confessions of a Natural: Power in the Strand.” By: Asia Monique Mays If they only informed us sooner what it would be like discovering your actual curl pattern, and if you ever truly paid attention to it. There […]
NYC building turns away black tenants, lawsuit filed
A Bronx, New York landlord is being accused of discriminating against prospective black tenants. Black renters say the landlord told them there are no vacancies available moments after telling white applicants that the building has open apartments.
Who’s dominating Hip-Hop, Rock and Pop music? Ester Dean
Ester Dean is widely recognized for her role in the feature film “Pitch Perfect,” but that isn’t all that she should be known for. If you’re rocking to a top 40 pop song of the super sexy variety, chances are Dean wrote it.
Lupita Nyong’o options rights to film based on Americanah
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o has optioned the rights to a film based on Chimamanda Adichie’s most recent novel, Americanah. Adichie had previously hinted at the project, but the news was just confirmed recently via the Stylist Magazine blog.
Changes to mandatory life sentence law prompts men to ask for second chances
Two Massachusetts men who were sentenced to life in prison under a mandatory life sentencing law when they were juveniles pleaded for freedom Thursday. Joseph Donovan, 38, and Frederick Christian, 37 are hoping that their voices will be heard in light of recent changes to the state’s law regarding juvenile offenders.