Tuesday 09.17.2019

Nike’s ‘Dream Crazy’ Ad Starring Colin Kaepernick Wins Outstanding Commerical At Emmy Awards

Everyone had an opinion about Nike’s “Dream Crazy” ad campaign starring Colin Kaepernick, Serena Williams and LeBron James. It earned praise, set off shoe burnings and boycotts and just won an award at the Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles for outstanding commercial.

Kanye West Announces New Album: Jesus is KING

For years, West has been a polarizing figure and often come under fire for his eccentric words and behavior. His most recent “Sunday Service” events have sparked debates among audiences about whether or not Kanye is sincere and qualified to lead a church.

New Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Recalls Uncomfortable Tour Of The African American Museum With Trump

In his upcoming memoir, Lonnie Bunch III, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, describes an unforgettable private tour he gave President Donald Trump in January 2017.

T.I. Asked Candace Owens When America Was Actually Great. Killer Mike Shut Them Both Down

During this year’s Revolt Summit, things got heated between rapper and activist T.I., and conservative commentator Candace Owens, before rapper and activist Killer Mike shut the entire conversation down.

Jemele Hill: HBCUs Need Elite Athletes. What Would Happen If They All Decided To Go To Black Schools?

The Atlantic writer Jemele Hill thinks it is time for Black athletes to come back to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Because top Black athletes get recruited by white colleges, it’s hurting HBCUs, which for the most part have been struggling finally for years.