What's On Today - Thursday

Denzel Washington Describes His Past Battle With Alcohol, Reveals It Did “A lot of Damage To The Body”

Denzel Washington spoke candidly about having issues with alcohol, detailing his reasons and his sobriety in an interview.

Veteran actor Denzel Washington revealed his past issues with alcohol in a far-ranging interview for Esquire Magazine’s Winter 2024 issue. The interview was released in conjunction with promotion for his starring role in Gladiator II.

The Academy Award-winner detailed how he had a preference for wine and talked about drinking due to being “bitter” after losing out on the Oscar in 1999 for his portrayal of wrongly-imprisoned boxer Ruben “Hurricane” Carter in The Hurricane to controversial actor Kevin Spacey for his role in American Beauty.… Read more

Redefining Thanksgiving: Celebrating Black Food Traditions And Culinary Innovation

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of Black chefs, who have long been instrumental in shaping the culinary world. Despite their undeniable influence, their contributions often go underappreciated. From the rich, soulful flavors of Southern cuisine to the vibrant influences of African, Caribbean, and other diasporic food traditions, Black chefs are essential in preserving and evolving the diverse food cultures of both America and the world.… Read more

WWE & Netflix Announce Debut ‘Monday Night Raw’ Airing Will Feature Travis Scott Theme Song

Monday Night Raw, the long-running live WWE wrestling program featuring some of the promotion’s biggest names, will soon get the Netflix treatment in a live airing happening at the top of next year. During the broadcast, Travis Scott will be on hand to deliver a new theme song at the Intuit Dome for Monday Night Raw according to WWE Chief Content Officer, Triple H.

The news was announced on the second night of ComplexCon during Travis Scott’s closing set, held on the main stage at the Los Angeles Convention Center.… Read more

Rest Well, Light Sleeper: Saafir, Bay Area Hip-Hop Rapper, Has Died

Saafir, a talented rapper who was a standout lyricist in the 1990s, was an influential component of the sprawling West Coast underground scene that boosted the likes of the Hieroglyphics and more. According to one of Saafir’s close allies in music, the “Light Sleeper” rapper died on Tuesday morning after reports of him battling health issues surfaced years ago.

On Tuesday (November 19), Xzibit shared a photo of Saafir, who also went by the name of Shaft Yella, with a caption that revealed that the rapper had passed away.… Read more

Katt Williams Calls Out ‘SNL’ For Casting Female Actor To Parody Him

Katt Williams is taking umbrage with Saturday Night Live. He has called out the sketch series for casting a female to parody him and more.

As spotted on Page Six the comedian recently did an interview at the Vulture Festival in Los Angeles. While on stage the Friday After Next star spoke about his historic career and much more. To no surprise he had a very hot take when questioned about the comedy series and how they spoofed him on several episodes.… Read more

Black Churches And The Fight For Climate Change

The Black church has long played a key role in social justice movements like the Civil Rights Movement, but its impact on climate change may not be as widely recognized. In recent years, however, a growing number of Black churches across the U.S. have come together to advocate for climate action.

The Black church’s involvement in climate change reportedly came into the spotlight around 2013, when hundreds of faith leaders gathered at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to support President Obama’s Climate Change Plan as part of the larger “I Will #ActOnClimate” campaign, according to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.… Read more

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

By FOX Business

Published  November 18, 2024 4:55am CST

    • Low-cost airline, Spirit Airlines, has filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection
    • The airline tried to merge with JetBlue and Frontier, but both of those dealings failed.
    • Amid the court process, travelers will still be able to book flights and travel as normal. Tickets, credits, and loyalty points can also be used, Spirit said.

DANIA BEACH, Fla. – Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.The… Read more

How Police In Schools Actually Make Students Less Safe

West Springfield High School in Springfield, Virginia, on January 18, 2012. | Source: The Washington Post / Getty

In 1975, only 1% of public schools had their own police officers. Today, 44% do. A large reason for the increase is the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which led to the creation of the federal Community Oriented Policing Services to oversee funds for the hiring of police in schools. Another reason is the Columbine High School massacre in 1999.… Read more

Malcolm X’s Estate Sues CIA, FBI, NYPD For Allegedly Conspiring In Civil Rights Icon’s Assassination

Nov. 15, 2024, at the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center in New York City. | Source: Ben Crump Law

The estate of Malcolm X, including family members, on Friday announced it filed a lawsuit against entities they allege were involved in the civil rights icon’s assassination nearly 60 years ago.

The family and their lawyers spoke from New York City during a press conference at the Malcolm X & Dr.… Read more

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