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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 29, 2024

Maya Rudolph Returns As Kamala Harris On ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 50 Debut

Rudolph returned to SNL in the fan-favorite role for its season debut.

Maya Rudolph has returned to her role as Madame Vice President. The comedic actress took on the role as Kamala Harris in Saturday Night Live‘s season 50 opening episode.

Rudolph took on the fan-favorite role during the show’s cold open on Sept. 28. The episode, hosted by Hacks actress Jean Smart with musical guest Jelly Roll, featured Rudolph making her satirical return to politics. In the skit, the actress channeled the Democratic presidential nominee’s signature phrases and quirks while speaking at a rally.

Paying tribute to Harris’ entrance walk, Rudolph entered the scene with a cover of Beyoncé’s “Freedom” playing. The actress started the skit off with a bang, making a nod to Harris’ viral “coconut tree” phrase.

“Well, well, well. Look who fell out of that coconut tree,” she began the monologue.

She continued, “Well, your fun aunt has returned. The fund has been rebooted… I am so happy to be campaigning in whatever swing state I’m in, which I will just refer to as Wisconsin-Pennsylv-Georgia because I am going to protect your Va-Georgia.”

Rudolph poked fun at critiques about Harris’ “vague” policies while referencing some major hits in the pop music department.

“You see, my campaign is like the Sabrina Carpenter song ‘Espresso,’” expressed Rudolph as the Vice president. “The lyrics are vague but the vibe slaps.”

Before introducing actors playing Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz, and the Second Gentlemen, Doug Emhoff, Rudolph used the Presidential nominee’s popular slogan.

“Now this election is about moving forward,” she added. “You see, Donald Trump is stuck in the past. But it’s like I say to my husband Doug when he leaves his phone at the Chili’s, ‘We are not going back!’”

Rudolph played Harris in previous seasons of SNL, starting in 2019. She later won an Emmy in 2020 for her first performance as host, making her return welcomed by long-time viewers. While initially unclear if she would come back, CNN confirmed she would reprise the role throughout the 2024 election season.

As SNL begins its 50th season, fans can expect to see more of Rudolph taking on the iconic role.

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 29, 2024

New York City Black Burial Ground Honoring Frederick Douglass Gets Landmarked

Its new landmark status will ensure the burial ground receives receives protections and resources for future generations.

A Black burial ground in Staten Island, New York, named in honor of Frederick Douglass, has received landmark status.

The New York City Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) made the designation after a proposal released earlier this year. According to New York Amsterdam News, it decided to change its status given its history. It is one of the last cemeteries built by and for Black New Yorkers.

Its new landmark status will ensure the burial ground receives protection and resources for future generations. New York City Councilmember Kamillah Hanks declared the area a “celebration of African American heritage.”

“This recognition is long overdue and will solidify Frederick Douglass Memorial Park’s place in our city’s history,” said Hanks in a statement. “Landmark status will provide the necessary support and resources to maintain and enhance the park, allowing it to continue serving as a place of reflection, remembrance, and celebration of African American heritage. By (having it achieve) landmark status, we ensure that future generations recognize and honor the contributions of African Americans to our city’s rich history.”

Established as a memorial park in 1933, the grounds span 18 acres within Staten Island. Founded by Harlem funeral director Rodney Dade, it stood as a final resting place free of discrimination. The cemetery came to fruition two years later and remains active.

“Frederick Douglass Memorial Park represents the enduring strength and resilience of New York’s Black community, who created a place of beauty in the face of injustice and overcame racism and discrimination to ensure their loved ones had a dignified resting place,” said LPC Chair Sarah Carroll. “The landmark designation of this important site reflects LPC’s ongoing commitment to recognizing, protecting, and celebrating places of Black cultural and historical significance and ensures that Frederick Douglass Memorial Park will be preserved for future generations.”

Moreover, the cemetery holds an estimated 60,000 interments. These include famed jazz singer Mamie Smith and professional baseball player King Solomon “Sol” White. Granting Black people across the decades with “dignified burials” also provided an alternative to the unmarked mass graves often used.

A monument to Douglass, installed in 1961, remains on display within the memorial park. The cemetery also hosts a digital archive of those laid to rest there. Its Access, Collaboration, and Equity in Genealogy Initiative (ACEGen) spearheads the program, as supported by the New York Community Trust.

While residents and supporters celebrate the new landmark status, the burial ground organizers continue to work to record the histories of these Black ancestors.

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by Daniel Johnson

September 29, 2024

Harris-Walz Campaign Kicks Off HBCU Homecoming Tour

The tour kicked off at Winston Salem State University.

To continue their voter outreach to young Black voters, the Harris-Walz campaign kicked off its HBCU homecoming tour on Sept. 28 at Winston Salem State University.

According to Ebony, the tour continues Vice President Harris’s pledge during her campaign to earn the vote of Black people, in particular, by focusing on them as a voting bloc.

The Harris-Walz Campaign National Black Engagement Director, Christale Spain, told the outlet that the campaign is not operating out of the sense that Black voters owe them a vote.

“Vice President Harris has been very clear: She is not taking a single voter for granted, Black voters are not in our back pocket, and we must put in the work to earn their vote. That is exactly what we are doing by launching an HBCU homecoming tour across battleground states,” Spain said.

Spain continued, “As President, Kamala Harris will chart a new way forward that includes creating an opportunity economy that provides real economic tools for our community, not to mention her leadership as Vice President has resulted in millions forgiven in student loan debt directly working to close the racial wealth gap and millions of new jobs created for Black workers. Vice President Harris is the only candidate in this election who has delivered real progress for Black America — and she’s just getting started.”

According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the campaign sponsored or hosted a tailgate at Winston Salem State University as the campus dealt with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which tore through parts of Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. In addition to Winston Salem State, the tour is currently scheduled to include stops at Lincoln University and Virginia State University on Oct. 12, Harris’s alma mater of Howard University, North Carolina A&T University, and Clark Atlanta University on Oct. 19, and Morehouse College and Spelman College on Oct. 26 with the flexibility to add other stops to the tour if necessary.

The tour continues outreach and other efforts Harris has made in her official capacity as Vice President and U.S. Senator. In 2023, Harris established a “Fight For Our Freedoms College Tour,” which, according to a White House briefing statement, focused on “the fight for reproductive freedom, common sense gun safety laws, climate action, voting rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and teaching America’s full history.”

On that tour, Harris included stops at Hampton University, North Carolina A&T, and the AUC (Morehouse, Spelman, Clark Atlanta University and Morris Brown College.)

In a press release, Harris made it clear that young Black voters are central to youth voter outreach efforts of the Biden-Harris administration. “This generation is critical to the urgent issues that are at stake right now for our future,” the Vice President said. “It is young leaders throughout America who know what the solutions look like and are organizing in their communities to make them a reality. My message to students is clear: We are counting on you, we need you, you are everything.”

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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 29, 2024

LeBron James Connects With Hennessy For Limited Edition Cognac

The Hennessy Limited Edition by LeBron James puts a twist to the Hennessy Margarita cocktail.

Hennessy has announced that the world’s leading cognac has collaborated with future NBA Hall of Famer LeBron James to present Hennessy Limited Edition by LeBron James.

The special edition of Hennessy will be available on Sept. 30. This partnership connects the two brands for the first time.

“As an admirer of Hennessy and its iconic brand, I’ve always appreciated its commitment to basketball and how it celebrates the sport’s influence on and off the court,” says James in a written statement. “I was fortunate enough to visit the Maison in Cognac a while back, and seeing the care and craftsmanship that go into creating each bottle was pretty incredible. This collaboration represents a shared sense of dedication and discovery coming to life for everyone to enjoy.”

The Hennessy Limited Edition by LeBron James puts a twist to the Hennessy Margarita cocktail inspired by “King” James himself. It features Hennessy V.S., lime juice, orange liqueur, orange juice, and agave syrup. James added the orange juice to give it more of a signature taste.

“We are elated to officially welcome LeBron James to the Hennessy family after many years of mutual admiration and friendship,” said Antoine Varlet, Senior Vice President, Hennessy U.S. “LeBron is not just a basketball star, but someone who redefines boundaries in sport, style, culture and beyond. This partnership is more than just a collaboration, it’s a statement about what’s possible when two cultural icons come together.”

In an interview with Esquire, James did tell the media outlet why he chose to align himself with the Hennessy brand.

“In our community, in the Black community, Hennessy has been a part of our story my whole life. And then for me, being part of the NBA, I see so many of the great ventures that they’ve done—not only with the NBA but also with one of my favorite music artists, Nas, and I see the great things that they do with him as well. So you just gravitate toward it.”

The Hennessy Limited Edition by LeBron James V.S. will be available in the U.S. and other markets, but the V.S.O.P. will only be available internationally and in select markets worldwide.

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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 29, 2024

Angel Reese Slams Media For Failing To Address Racism Against WNBA Players

'For the past 2 years, the media has benefited from my pain and me being villainized to create a narrative. They allowed this,' said Reese.

The “rivalry” between WNBA rookies Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, which began during their college matchups, appears to have sparked an increase in racist behavior among WNBA fans since their entry into the league.

Following a playoff win against the Indiana Fever (Clark’s team), a veteran player called out the racist remarks made by Fever fans. In response, the WNBA issued a statement condemning “racist, derogatory, or threatening comments.” Reese swiftly criticized the media for allowing such behavior to persist, noting that she had previously raised concerns about it.

USA Today reported that Connecticut Sun player Alyssa Thomas called out Fever fans making racist remarks during the series against Indiana. She said that she has experienced more racism from fans this year than throughout her 11-year career.

After Thomas spoke out against it, the league put out its own statement related to the fans’ racist treatment of players.

“The WNBA is a competitive league with some of the most elite athletes in the world. While we welcome a growing fan base, the WNBA will not tolerate racist, derogatory, or threatening comments made about players, teams and anyone affiliated with the league. League security is actively monitoring threat-related activity and will work directly with teams and arenas to take appropriate measures, to include involving law enforcement, as necessary.”

Yet, Reese, who has told the story of facing racism and threats against her in previous years, reiterated that the press has allowed this while allowing it to grow and affect other players in the league.

The media has villainized Reese since she was seen taunting Caitlin Clark in the 2023 Women’s NCAA Championship Game. In a move mimicking Clark’s hand gesture she did against her opponents, Reese did it in front of Clark, and cameras caught the move and called Reese unsportsmanlike while calling Clark a fierce competitor when she did it.

Fans of Clark have allegedly been the perpetrators of the increasing racist banter that has entered the arenas where the WNBA games are played. But, the media has seemingly had a hand in the rhetoric with the one-sided reporting of Clark.

However, according to The Athletic, Clark made a statement after the game regarding the controversial behavior.

“Nobody in our league should be facing any sort of racism, hurtful, disrespectful (or) hateful comments and threats,” Clark said. “Those aren’t fans. Those are trolls, and it’s a real disservice to the people in our league, the organization, the WNBA.”

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by Mary Spiller

September 29, 2024

California Governor Signs Reparations Bills, State Issues Formal Apology For Slavery

The apology acknowledges California's racist policies and role in perpetuating chattel slavery.

On Sept. 26, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a series of landmark bills aimed at addressing the historical mistreatment of African Americans in California and advancing reparations. By issuing a formal apology for the state government’s role in perpetuating slavery and the oppression of enslaved individuals, Newsom seeks to send a powerful message of accountability and justice.

The movement for concrete reparations for Black Californians gained momentum in 2023 after the California Reparations Task Force published a report detailing the state’s involvement in perpetuating slavery and the ongoing harm caused by systemic racism and implicit bias against Black residents, KQED reports.

Following the bill signing, Lori Wilson, D-Suisun City, said, “Together with Gov. Newsom, we are sending a powerful message that California is leading the way in repairing harm done to Black communities. Today marks a victory, but only the first in the continued fight for justice.”

Newsom signing the bills is a big step at the end of a long road of legislative work. Wilson and the other members of the California Legislative Black Caucus prioritized creating something achievable over attempting to be overly ambitious. The caucus manned its effort by coming up with measures of reparations that were both meaningful and reasonable and tried to avoid more means like direct cash payments.

Following previous failures to pass similar bills, Wilson said she’s hopeful that in the spring, she’ll win approval for all 14 of the CLBC’s original reparations bills. So far, nine bills have passed the Assembly and Senate.

Newsom signed six of them into law recently, notably instating AB 3089, which acts as an official apology on behalf of state officials who advanced slavery in California’s history and for continually “perpetuating the harms African Americans have faced.”

Newsom said in a statement, “The State of California accepts responsibility for the role we played in promoting, facilitating, and permitting the institution of slavery, as well as its enduring legacy of persistent racial disparities.”

“Building on decades of work, California is now taking another important step forward in recognizing the grave injustices of the past — and making amends for the harms caused,” he continued.

California has a deep-rooted history in the slave trade, even though it was a free state upon its settlement. The majority of the state’s early government leaders supported slavery and passed laws that made it easier for enslavers to recapture free Black people in California.

Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, D-Los Angeles, who also served on the reparations task force, said, “Healing can only begin with an apology. The State of California acknowledges its past actions and is taking this bold step to correct them, recognizing its role in hindering the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness for Black individuals through racially motivated punitive laws.”

On Sept. 26, Newsom also signed AB 1815, which effectively expands the definition of race in its reference to state laws to include specific traits associated with race to widen general protections against more subtle forms of discrimination.

The day before, however, Newsom vetoed two other reparations proposals. The first would have required Medi-Cal to cover food interventions. Newsom alleged it would be too expensive. He also rejected a bill to implement a state-wide process of reviewing racism claims. The rest of the recent reparation proposals will be on the ballot for California voters in November.

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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 28, 2024

Ye Drops New Track And Teases Album Title During Surprise China Announcement

"I got a new album coming out. The album’s called ‘Bully,’ and this song is called ‘Beauty and the Beast,'" Ye announced.

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, just announced a forthcoming album titled “Bully.”

According to Variety, the Chicago-bred recording artist was performing at the Wuyuan River Stadium in Haikou, China, when he informed the audience of the upcoming project. He reportedly debuted the song “Beauty and the Beast” while on stage.

As he closed his show, he told the audience about the latest album before introducing the new track.

“I got a new album coming out. The album’s called ‘Bully,’ and this song is called ‘Beauty and the Beast.’”

The news is significant, considering many thought his career was finished after he faced multiple controversies, was called out as anti-Semitic, and lost partnerships with major brands like The Gap and Adidas.

He didn’t say when the album would be released, but Ye has a history of giving release dates and making fans wait, sometimes several months, to get the product. The rapper managed to release two albums this year after the anticipated drop of the first one, which was initially scheduled for 2023. The world finally heard the first album, “Vultures,” on Feb. 10. The sequel to “Vultures” was dropped on Aug. 3. Both albums were done with Ty Dolla $ign.

The first album’s song, “Carnival,” featuring Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti, became a No. 1 single. Even with the controversy hanging over his head, Ye’s album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

“Vultures 2” featured Playboi Carti, Future, Lil Durk, Ye’s daughters North and Chicago West, Young Thug, Lil Wayne, CyHi the Prynce, and Ty Dolla $ign’s brother Big TC. The album’s digital deluxe album featured Peso Pluma, Kodak Black, Kid Cudi, and Travis Scott.

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by Mary Spiller

September 28, 2024

Detroit Bridgerton Ball Slammed As A ‘Scam’

Attendees complained the event featured undercooked food, one violin player, and a pole dancer.

The Bridgerton Ball event held in Detroit on Sept. 22 has turned out to be what hundreds of guests are calling a “scam.”

The event promotion read, “Step into the enchanting world of the Regency era with sophistication, grace, and historical charm.” However, when Bridgerton fan Nita Morton showed up at the venue, she described being greeted by minimal decorations, a single violin player, a pole dancer, undercooked chicken, and soggy food.

Morton told BBC, “I was brought to tears. It was the worst event I’ve been to. My high school parties were better. Bridgerton food is turkey and ham and grand dessert tables with things like macaroons.”

She added, “But we got soggy noodles with tomato sauce and small chicken wings.”

The failed event has since gone viral on social media. Individual guests paid up to $200 per ticket for the disappointing event and paid even more for custom dresses and shoes to fit the theme. Pictures and images have been circulating on social media of guests in their best fancy ball gowns sitting on the floor since there weren’t enough chairs at the venue and leaving early once the food ran out. According to testimony from guest attendees, dinner reportedly ran out after an hour, and some of the items were nearly raw.

Uncle & Me LLC organized the ball, which was unrelated to Netflix or Bridgerton’s production company, Shondaland. Uncle & Me LLC told local media outlet WXYZ-TV that they were working to address the concerns arising from the event.

Its statement began, “We understand that not everyone had the experience they hoped for at our most recent event on Sunday night at The Harmonie Club, and for that, we sincerely apologize. We intended to provide a magical evening, but we recognize that organizational challenges affected the enjoyment of some guests.”

They continued, “We take full responsibility and accountability for these shortcomings. We are reviewing resolution options, which will be communicated shortly.”

Despite their promises to make amends for the failed event, Uncle & Me LLC has communicated minimally with guests who purchased tickets. Uncle & Me LLC’s website hasn’t been accessible since the event, and the event site itself has been taken down amid the growing backlash.

Pedro Soto and his wife attended the Bridgerton Ball as a celebration after eloping just the day prior. The fans of the Netflix show said they were expecting to be transported into the world of their favorite show when arriving, but instead, weren’t even greeted by a doorman at check-in. The purchased ticket promised “to include food, a bar, at least a table and chair for us to sit down and enjoy. It included an orchestra. What we got was, it’s going to sound funny, Kool-Aid from a bottle, no bar. There were not enough seats and chairs for us,” Soto recalled.

“We had to reuse cups, not enough plates. The backdrops were just paper. It was nothing special. The photographs were actually extra.”

Many patrons were also disappointed in the entertainment for the night and described being met with an “exotic dancer on a pole.”

Aerial performer and dancer Tink spoke out about her experience with the company behind the Detroit Bridgerton Ball after guests voiced disappointment with her performance. Tink revealed that she was hired just three hours before the event and asked to perform a pole routine.

Despite receiving backlash for her act, Tink clarified that the company approved her performance and her red bra-and-panty outfit, which also stirred controversy.

“I just feel very bad for all the patrons who showed up to the event just because my goal as a performer is to bring happiness and cheers to everyone. So it kind of just bummed me out knowing everyone was so unhappy with the outcome,” she stated.

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by Mary Spiller

September 28, 2024

Mark Robinson Treated For Second Degree Burns Following Campaign Incident At Truck Show

Robinson is reportedly in 'good spirits' following the incident.

Lt. Gov. of North Carolina, Mark Robinson, was transported and treated at the Northern Regional Hospital for second-degree burns following an unspecified incident at one of his campaign events. On Sept. 27, Robinson’s Communication Director, Mike Lonergan, spoke about the incident.

Republican Robinson was attending a truck show when he received the burns, The Guardian reports. It was one of several stops on his campaign for governor.

Lonergan said in a statement that Robinson “is in good spirits, appreciates the outpouring of good wishes, and is excited to return to the campaign trail as scheduled first thing tomorrow morning.”

Although law enforcement has specified that Robinson’s burns are a result of an “accident” at the automotive show and that no foul play is involved in his injuries, North Carolina police haven’t released any other details about the incident.

North Carolina’s Republican nominee for governor made several different campaign stops around the state on Sept. 27 before the incident, and his final stop was the Mayberry Truck Show and Parade in Mount Airy.

The campaign has not provided further details about the accident either but has said that Robinson is eager to return to the race.

Robinson, the lieutenant governor since 2021, is running against the current attorney general and Democratic gubernatorial nominee, Josh Stein. This is after the current governor, Democrat Roy Cooper, was barred from running this fall due to term limits.

Robinson’s support has been wavering since reports that he allegedly posted racial and sexual comments on an online pornography message board in the past. Nearly a dozen staff members on his campaign or from his lieutenant governor’s office have quit due to the backlash.

Robinson continued to deny writing the messages that appeared on the board more than a decade ago.

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 28, 2024

U.S. Justice Department Sues Alabama For Alleged Voter Purging As Election Closes In

The lawsuit states Alabama violated the National Voter Registration Act by removing registered voters in less than three months before the federal election.

The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Alabama and its Secretary of State for its alleged systematic voter purging.

The lawsuit, filed on Sept. 27, states that Alabama violated the National Voter Registration Act by removing registered voters less than three months before the federal election. According to NPR, federal law ensures a “quiet period” ahead of a federal election for states covered by it.

While covered by the legislation, states like Alabama cannot systematically remove names from their registered voters’ list within this timeframe. Despite this, Alabama’s Secretary of State Wes Allen announced on Aug. 13 that they would remove noncitizen voters under their jurisdiction, aiming to have the “cleanest and most accurate voter file” in the U.S.

The announcement was made public by the state’s chief elections official within the 90-day threshold. It impacts 3,251 registered voters with “noncitizen identification numbers by the Department of Homeland Security.”

“I have been clear that I will not tolerate the participation of noncitizens in our elections,” stated the Republican lawmaker in the press release. “I have even gone so far as to testify before a United States Senate Committee regarding the importance of this issue. We have examined the current voter file in an attempt to identify anyone who appears on that list that has been issued a noncitizen identification number.”  

The Republican lawmaker also provided a list of noncitizen voters to the Office of the Alabama Attorney General to investigate persons for potential criminal prosecution. However, NPR remarked federal law already prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections. Cases of such remain extremely rare.

In light of this news, the Justice Department accused Alabama of perpetuating voter confusion and urged the state to heed the Quiet Period Provisions, which are in place to protect all voters.

“The right to vote is one of the most sacred rights in our democracy,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “As Election Day approaches, it is critical that Alabama redress voter confusion resulting from its list maintenance mailings sent in violation of federal law. Officials across the country should take heed of the National Voter Registration Act’s clear and unequivocal restrictions on systematic list maintenance efforts that fall within 90 days of an election.”

The statement continued, deeming Alabama’s actions as a “systematic voter removal program.” The state also gave inactive voter notifications to both native-born and naturalized citizens.

“The letter directs recipients who are in fact U.S. citizens and eligible to vote to complete and submit an attached State of Alabama Voter Registration Form,” they added. “In turn, that form instructs that people may not register to vote in the 14 days before an election.”

Moreover, other voting rights groups and other persons wrongfully affected have sued the state for its ongoing voter purging effort. However, Allen remained adamant that he would not “bow down” to these groups.

“I will not bow down to threats from ultra-liberal activist groups who will stop at nothing in their quest to see noncitizens remain on Alabama’s voter rolls,” he stated in an email to the news outlet.

Allen refused to comment on the additional lawsuit from the Justice Department.

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