In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like "In Living Color" and "Living Single" reflected a wide range of Black life and helped broaden how millions of viewers understood Black experiences.
That moment, and the long history that helped make it possible, are at the core of @GeoffRBennett's new book, "Black Out Loud."
These pre "internet/social media" days were so amazing. Every day/night society as a whole was locked in together and enjoying these kinds of moments in unison. Blessed to be a 80s/90s kid.
“I’m being arrested for filming.”
“Georgia Fort, an Emmy-winning journalist, says federal agents arrived at her door with a warrant tied to video she recorded at a church protest weeks ago. In a live stream, she questioned how documenting a public demonstration as a member of the press could lead to her arrest — raising serious concerns about First Amendment rights and press protections.
As more details come to light, the incident is prompting urgent questions about what it means to cover protests and whether journalists can safely do their jobs without fear of retaliation.
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This new @SouthwestAir system is horrible. We have been trying to board a flight for over an hour. The seats were double booked, i purchasedseat and arriving to airporti wss on sta dby list, there no overhead space, people had to take luggage off. Its horrible. #greed#DoBetter
This is Ebony McMorris, the Reporter from American Urban Radio and a member of WABJ.
She was the reporter who asked Donald Trump question during his press conference, and basically telling her to be Quiet! You are really obnoxious.
RETWEET if you stand with her!
The Senate just narrowly passed President Trump’s cruel, anti-rights package that fuels mass deportations, rips families apart, and slashes vital programs that contribute to healthy and safe communities. This is not over: Congress must reject fear and hate, and invest in human rights. Take action!
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URGENT MESSAGE! HBCUs are under attack and my beloved FAMU is in the bullseye. The dark clouds are LITERALLY gathering on the horizon Rattlers! It’s time to stand up for what we believe in!! 💪🏾🐍🧡💚
BREAKING: Trump's DOJ opened today an investigation into NY AG Letitia James, who won a fraud case against Donald Trump.
Hours later, James hosted a town hall with other AGs to hear from people about the impacts of the Trump admin, at the end, this happened.
Watch till the end.
@SouthwestAir it's very disappointing to learn you're ending free checked bags. This is what gave you credibility amongst the greedy other airlines. Reconsider the change. #freecheckedbags
Surya Bonaly will forever be the undefeated Ice Queen.
Blatant discrimination in 1993 caused her to lose a much deserved win to Oksana. She protested in 1994 as she was again cheated out of a win and refused to stand on the podium, a brave move for an athlete.
In 1998, she left the public frozen and etched her name in history when she performed a forbidden somersault. This was a blatant "fu*k you" to the Olympic judges as the injured Bonaly did an illegal backflip landing on one blade.Although that kept her forever away from winning a gold medal, her style was never duplicated and for that she remains undefeated..
On this day in 1960, four black college students staged a sit-in at a whites-only lunch counter at Woolworth's in Greensboro, NC.
They sparked a national movement across the country. Instructions were simple: sit quietly and wait to be served. #BlackHistoryMonth