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‘Black Ink’ Dysfunction: Genesis Tells Sky Days to ‘Be a Mom,’ Hints He and Dez Haven’t Seen Her Since Filming
atlantablackstar.com - Tia Berger
The drama between “Black Ink Crew” star Sky Days and her two sons continues to unfold.It was lastly reported that the family was on the outs after …
Lil Wayne
Reginae Carter Embraces Natural Beauty, Ignores Negative Nellies
atlantablackstar.com - Tia Berger
“Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta” alum Reginae Carter doesn’t seem to be backing down from critics who bashed her natural appearance earlier this week.On …
Lebron James
‘Family Is Everything!’ Fans Applaud LeBron James’ Love for His Family
atlantablackstar.com - Kiersten Willis
No matter how busy his career keeps him, superstar NBA player LeBron James knows it’s always family over everything.The Los Angeles Lakers forward …
K. Michelle Gives Not One —- as She Blissfully Lights Up, Scolds Rush in to Blow Her Mood
atlantablackstar.com - Tia Berger
Awarding winning singer K. Michelle recently drew backlash after posting a photo of herself seemingly smoking ganja.The “Crazy Like You” artist took …
Bill Clinton
Kamala Harris’ Dad Unamused by Marijuana Joke, Slams Her for Pushing ‘Fraudulent Stereotype’
atlantablackstar.com - Tanasia Kenney
The father of presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) is sounding off after a wisecrack his daughter made about her pot-smoking days in …
Performing Arts
Folks Elated to See Tiny Harris and Shekinah Anderson Rekindle Their Friendship
atlantablackstar.com - Tia Berger
Tiny Harris, the wife of rapper T.I., finally reunited with her longtime friend Shekinah Anderson after ending their friendship a few years ago.In …
Jussie Smollett
Judge sets bond at $100,000 for “Empire” Actor Jussie Smollett, Staged Attack was Meant to Further Actor’s Career
atlantablackstar.com - Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself because he was unhappy about his salary and wanted to …
Right To Vote
Stacey Abrams, Others Testify In Congressional Hearing About Georgia’s Voting Problems
atlantablackstar.com - Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Strict voter registration requirements, polling place confusion and other obstacles Georgia voters faced in 2018 show why federal …
Jussie Smollett
Police: ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Staged Attack Because He was ‘Dissatisfied with His Salary’
atlantablackstar.com - Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett “took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career” when he made a false police …
African-American News
Black Lawmakers Propose New Bill Intended to Protect Unmarked African-American Burial Sites
atlantablackstar.com - Tanasia Kenney
New legislation proposed to Congress last week seeks to protect undocumented African-American burial grounds across the U.S. and would establish a …
power suit
Hot Mama: Angela Simmons Sparks Hilarious Debate in Comments with ‘Mom Jeans’ Post
atlantablackstar.com - Tia Berger
“Growing Up Hip Hop” actress Angela Simmons drew a slew of mixed reactions with a recent picture of herself rocking a pair of mom jeans.The fashion …
Record Labels
‘Make It Even’: Meek Mill Calls Record Label Owners Slave Masters, Lupe Fiasco Says Something Similar
atlantablackstar.com - Daryl Nelson
Artists trying to get their master recordings from record labels have usually been met with failure. This power dynamic has on more than one occasion …
Motherhood
Kenya Moore’s Baby and Dog Have Cute Faceoff That Leaves Fans Laughing Right Along
atlantablackstar.com - Kiersten Willis
Kenya Moore’s baby girl is the pride and joy of the former “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star, and that may have led to some confusion for one of …
Jour
Investigators Find No Evidence of Foul Play In Tamla Horsford’s Death, Closes Case
atlantablackstar.com - Tanasia Kenney
Georgia authorities have closed their investigation into the death of a mother of five whose mysterious demise has gripped the nation.At a Wednesday …
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige Won’t Be Taking Care of Her Next Man, She Vows
atlantablackstar.com - Daryl Nelson
Mary J. Blige has certainly made a lot of bread over her 30-year career, but that doesn’t mean she wants to be the breadwinner in a relationship.It’s …
Manchester, UK
Father and Son Reportedly Endured ‘No Blacks’ Graffiti on Door for Days Until Viral Tweet Pushed UK Police to Investigate
atlantablackstar.com - Kiersten Willis
An arrest has been made in the spray painting of racist graffiti on the front door of a Manchester-area home five days after a father and his young …
Maxine Waters
Feds Arrest ‘White Nationalist’ Christopher Hasson Who Stockpiled Weapons, Compiled Hit List of Lawmakers and Wanted ‘White
atlantablackstar.com - Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Coast Guard lieutenant who was arrested last week is a “domestic terrorist” who drafted an email discussing biological attacks …
Jussie Smollett
Police: ‘Empire’ Actor Turns Self in to Face Charge
atlantablackstar.com - Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett turned himself in early Thursday to face accusations that he filed a false police report when he told …
Celebrity Big Brother
‘I’m About to Faint’: Tamar Braxton Lands Dream Role After Winning ‘Celebrity Big Brother’
atlantablackstar.com - Kiersten Willis
The wins just keep on coming for Tamar Braxton.The singer is fresh of her prize-winning turn on “Celebrity Big Brother” and now, she’s landed the …
The Breakfast Club
Amanda Seales Explains Why She Names Former Standout Scholar-Athlete Myron Rolle in Sexual Misconduct Claim
atlantablackstar.com - Daryl Nelson
Amanda Seales accused Russell Simmons of sexual harassment a while back, and now she said former Florida State defensive back and Tennessee Titans …
Dolce & Gabbana
Marjorie Harvey Applauded for Her Queenly Photo Shoot, but Her Husband Steve Harvey’s Comment Takes The Cake
atlantablackstar.com - Kiersten Willis
Steve Harvey’s wife Marjorie Harvey has recently been considered a queen thanks to a new fashion book, but to the veteran comic she’s always been …
Africa
Tanzanian Court Sentences Chinese ‘Ivory Queen’ to 15 Years in Jail for Smuggling $2.5M Worth of Elephant Tusks
atlantablackstar.com - Tanasia Kenney
A notorious Chinese trafficker nicknamed the “ivory queen” was sentenced to 15 years in jail by a Tanzanian court this week for smuggling hundreds of …
NeNe Leakes
Phaedra Parks Jumps Into Nene Leakes’ Comments Section When She Puts Moochers on Blast
atlantablackstar.com - Kiersten Willis
Nene Leakes‘ latest pink message isn’t lending advice, rather, it’s asking for some help deciphering something on her behalf. And the reality star’s …
August Alsina Breaks Down in Tears, Talks Raising Nieces After Sister’s Death: ‘I’m Going Through My Process’
atlantablackstar.com - Daryl Nelson
August Alsina gave a heartfelt interview that hit the Internet on Tuesday, where he touched on various topics, including his current level of …
West Palm Beach
Plainclothes Officer Who Killed Black Motorist Waiting for Tow Truck Goes on Trial
atlantablackstar.com - Associated Press
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — For the first time in 26 years, a Florida police officer is standing trial for an on-duty killing — and one of his …
The Breakfast Club
Jennifer Williams Gives Vague Response After Eagle-Eyed Fan Notices Left Hand: ‘We See That Ring’
atlantablackstar.com - Kiersten Willis
Jennifer Williams may be in love, but she’s making it clear that doesn’t mean she’s jumping the broom anytime soon.The “Basketball Wives” star …
Barack Obama
Stephen Curry Joins President Barack Obama to Encourage Black Boys: ‘You Matter’
atlantablackstar.com - Associated Press
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry told a roomful of minority boys on Tuesday …
Shaunie O’Neal Silent About Casting of New Season of ‘Basketball Wives’ Amid Fan Questions
atlantablackstar.com - Kiersten Willis
Shaunie O’Neal is wowing fans with a new photo she uploaded to Instagram, but she’s not saying a word as questions mount concerning the return of …
Title IX
White Professor Files Complaint to Stop Black Girls Code from Hosting Training Camp at Wayne State University
atlantablackstar.com - Kiersten Willis
A professor at the University of Michigan-Flint has filed a claim against Wayne State University claiming the latter’s summer coding program is …