Joseline Hernandez, Joseline cabaret, Zeus network, playboy — (Photo: Courtesy of Zeus Network/Getty Images)

by Ida Harris

September 9, 2024

Joseline Hernandez Celebrated For Her Big Wins And The Reality Of Being Herself

Joseline Hernandez continues to make moves in the reality TV space.

Joseline Hernandez continues to make moves in reality and in the reality TV space. The self-proclaimed Princess of Puerto Rico just wrapped the fifth season of her signature series Joseline’s Cabaret on the Zeus Network and graced the cover of Playboy Mexico.

La puertorriqueña told BLACK ENTERPRISE that “Mexico was ready for a real Latin woman with some color in her” and “that’s what I am.”

Lemuel Plummer, Zeus Network president and CEO, was in Houston Sept. 8 to celebrate the premiere of the upcoming season of Joseline’s reality show on the streaming network. While on the red carpet, Plummer spoke to the huge opportunity it was for Joseline to land the Playmate feature and gave the entertainer her flowers in real time.

“Listen, Playboy is an incredible magazine,” Plummer told BE. “They’ve been around forever and the fact that they reached out and they wanted to feature her is a huge deal.”

The CEO continued: “So, shout out to her and that’s why it’s important…We don’t get these opportunities and the fact that she got that amazing opportunity to be, to be not only a hit maker for Zeus and somebody who’s been around for five seasons and who’s brought so much, she’s also doing a big one internationally with Playboy and all sorts of brands. It’s very hard to get those opportunities and she’s been able to do it.

“She’s an icon,” Plummer said. “She’s a legend.”

As Plummer sang Joseline’s praises and showered her with love, she regarded him as her “favorite person in the world,” to which Plummer responded, “So, are you. You know that.”

Joseline and multiple cast members from a range of Cabaret seasons descended onto Houston for the premiere. Reality star Durrell Smylie of Zeus network’s Bad Boys Los Angeles was present, as well as Houston natives Sunni Tha Rapper and Erica Banks, who came out in full support of Joseline.

“Well, first of all, I love Joseline,” Banks told BE. “That’s been my girl before I saw her come on TV.”

The premiere episode for season 5 Joseline’s Cabaret: Texas is now available and streaming on Zeus network.

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by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 9, 2024

OnlyFans Paid Out A Whopping $6.6B In 2023

New findings show the whopping $6.6 billion jump in payments to the OnlyFans platform for the 2023 fiscal year.

A UK regulatory filing released on Sept. 5 revealed record-breaking profits OnlyFans saw for the year ending Nov. 30, 2023. Gross payments processed through the subscription-based platform rose 19% from $5.55 billion in 2022 to $6.63 billion last year.

Variety reports that the drastic jump in payments follows a 29% increase in creators in 2023 to 4.12 million. OnlyFans creators received total payouts of $5.32 billion in the most recent fiscal year, averaging nearly $1,300 per creator, representing a 19% year-over-year increase.

It was a good year for the London-based platform, with registered OnlyFans users increasing 28% during fiscal 2023 to 305 million. The company’s revenue for the most recent fiscal year rose by 20% to $1.31 billion, while its pre-tax profit surged 25% to $658 million.

The profit jump shows that OnlyFans has continued to rise in popularity since its 2016 inception. Content creators prefer the platform as they receive 80% of all payments made to the platform. Most of its content is adult-centered, including pornography and X-rated photos.

Users must pay a subscription fee or opt-in to access OnlyFans accounts. Creators must also pass an extensive ID verification process before creating an account, which adds to its safety.

“OnlyFans’ mission is to empower content creators to own their full potential by building the safest social media platform and providing unparalleled opportunities to our user community,” the company said in the filing. “The media content on OnlyFans.com can only be shared or accessed by registered users who are over 18 years old and who have successfully completed the Creator or Fan onboarding process.”

It also notes the increased media attention OnlyFans receives “due to its novel business model, inclusive content policy, and the success of many Creators.”

“The Group will continue to develop its public and government relations strategy to address misconceptions regarding the Group as reported in the media,” it adds.

OnlyFans has been focused on developing its OFTV platform, a safe-for-work streaming platform and app that primarily serves as a promotional tool for the site. The company says it has “begun to explore opportunities to license OFTV content to other platforms.”

Angela Bassett, MET Gala, Beyonce — (Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 9, 2024

Angela Bassett Wins First Emmy For Narrating All-Female Led ‘Queens’ Documentary

Angela Bassett is halfway to obtaining EGOT status after winning her first Emmy Award.

Angela Bassett is halfway to obtaining EGOT status after winning her first Emmy award on Sept. 7.

The Academy Award recipient won a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Narration on National Geographic’s nature documentary “Queens,” Variety reports. It was the first award of the night, and one Bassett was not expecting.

“This is one of the big ones, and that doesn’t usually happen,” Bassett said during a press conference.

“Whenever you’re acknowledged, I’m just, you know, a girl who just wanted to act. My mentors were way out ahead of me. I just looked to them and got inspiration and hope, and I just put my focus, my energy, and my love to try to make it happen in my life and for my life.”

She added: “So each and every day, I try to remember that first love, and when this happens, I appreciate it.”

Angela Bassett – “I’m just a girl who wanted to act.” https://t.co/G9NdfIyJih @variety #emmys pic.twitter.com/TlWzSVSFPa
— Jazz Tangcay (@jazzt) September 8, 2024

The six-part documentary highlights the iconic worlds of nature ruled by the most impressive female leaders in the animal kingdom. Each episode follows different animal queens around the world, including Savanna Queens, African Queens, Tiny Jungle Queens, Rainforest Queens, Coastal Queens, and Mountain Queens.

Bassett was on a break from filming FX’s “9-1-1” when she agreed to work on the all-female-led project that sought her out.

“We don’t work for these, but we receive them for all the hard work that we do,” Bassett said. “Of course, it’s not work that you do alone, even though it’s for narration. There’s a whole team that pursued me and believed in me, fought for me, and worked with me to tell this amazing story of females in the wild kingdom, led by an all-female production team, a first in wildlife documentary filmmaking. So that was pretty inspiring to me in and of itself.”

The “Black Panther” star joked when asked about her inspiration for signing on to narrate the documentary.

“I was awfully tired after chasing bad guys and being a cop,” Bassett said, referencing her “9-1-1” show. “The idea of an all-female crew in the wilderness telling this story and centering it on the matriarchs and the conservation they were doing — it touched my heart.”

The Emmy win joins the honorary Academy Award Angela Bassett received in January. Bassett has been candid about the disappointment she felt when she lost the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2023 following her loss for Best Actress in 1994.

school shooting, Colt Gray, Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, School Shooter — photo credit: Elizabeth Kay | Unsplash

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 9, 2024

Black Woman Identified As Alleged HS Counselor Of Georgia School Shooter Sparks Debate

Debates mount amid the revelation by an independent and controversial independent reporter of the Black woman who allegedly served as the counselor of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray.

Debates are mounting on social media amid the revelation of the Black woman who reportedly served as the counselor of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray.

On Sept. 7, controversial investigative reporter Jonathan Lee Riches identified Lisa Butler as Gray’s school counselor at Apalachee High. According to a tweet Riches allegedly sent out, some students at the school “blame” Butler for the school shooting that took the lives of two students and two teachers. No other source has confirmed his assertions at the time of this writing.

“Mrs. Lisa Butler was Colt Gray’s counselor at Apalachee High School,” Riches wrote. “Students have been sending us emails saying she is the worse counselor, doesn’t do her job & some even blame her.”

“The grandparents of Colt Gray called Butler a week before the shooting to warn her about his mental health,” he continued. “The mother of Colt Gray spoke with Butler Wednesday morning before the shooting, warning her of an extreme emergency regarding her son.”

Mrs. Lisa Butler was Colt Gray's counselor at Apalachee High School.
Students have been sending us emails saying she is the worse counselor, doesn't do her job & some even blame her.

The grandparents of Colt Gray called Butler a week before the shooting to warn her about his… https://t.co/ENhsqM6ahL pic.twitter.com/xsk9PgqSBt
— JLR© (@JLRINVESTIGATES) September 7, 2024

Riches’ tweet comes in response to reports revealing the alleged text message Gray’s mother, Marcee Gray, sent to a school counselor warning staff of an “extreme emergency” before the shooting took place. According to Marcee’s sister, Anne Brown, Marcee Gray urged the school to “immediately” find her son to check on him.

However, Riches is being called out by many on social media who accuse him of spreading misinformation online or attempting to pass the blame for the school shooting onto the Black high school counselor and not on Gray’s father, who allowed the 14-year-old access to guns.

“Learn the facts. People that work in schools aren’t God and able to just magically transport themselves to intervene in what was called in as a concern,” one person wrote in response to Riches.

“So blaming the Black school counselor instead of the father who bought him a gun? Nope,” added someone else.

Another user defended Butler and placed blame on Gray’s father, who “should’ve never bought him a gun knowing he had mental problems,” they wrote.

Nah. Not people trying to blame this woman for Colt Gray's family fuck up. What it all boils down to is father should've never bought him a gun knowing he had mental problems. Also his father shouldn't have lied to the police & FBI. Why didn't Colt Gray's mother call the police? https://t.co/ZDnisKbEXQ
— Meka (@mylife82_) September 9, 2024

Brown provided screenshots of the text messages and a call log, which showed a call was made to the school at 9:50 a.m., 30 minutes before the shooting started at 10:20 a.m., according to Gray’s arrest warrant. Marcee received a text from her son on Wednesday saying he was sorry.

“I am so, so sorry and can not fathom the pain and suffering they are going through right now,” Marcee Gray told The Washington Post through text.

“It’s horrible. It’s absolutely horrible,” she told The New York Post.

According to the arrest warrant, texts show relatives started contacting the school about Gray’s mental health a week before the shooting. Brown told a relative that Gray was having “homicidal and suicidal thoughts.”

Gray’s grandfather, Charles Polhamus, told Brown that Gray “starts with the therapist tomorrow.”

The investigators have not disclosed what they believe may have motivated Gray or if they think he intentionally targeted specific victims. Gray’s father, Colin Gray, became the first parent of a school shooting suspect charged in Georgia, according to the District Attorney.

Gray is jailed in Barrow County after declining to seek bail in a brief court hearing on Sept.6. He is facing charges of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and cruelty to children for providing his son with the rifle.

After choosing not to request bail, Colt Gray is currently held in a juvenile detention center. Neither has been indicted nor has a plea been entered.

Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears — (Photo: virginia.gov/free domain)

by Sharelle B. McNair

September 9, 2024

Virginia’s First Black Female Lieutenant Governor Launches Gubernatorial Bid

Winsome Earle-Sears is looking to make history in Virginia again.

Virginia’s Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears has officially launched her campaign for governor, NBC News reports.

Earle-Sears’ documents were accepted by the Virginia Department of Elections on Sept. 4 in order for her to earn the party’s nomination in 2025. The current GOP governor, Glenn Youngkin, can’t seek re-election. The Old Dominion state is the only one that limits governors to run for consecutive terms.

As the first Black woman to hold office in the state’s lengthy history, Earle-Sears is the first Republican to officially enter the race for the party’s nomination in 2025. Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger is the only person seeking her party’s nomination to run for governor.

The Marine veteran and Jamaica native climbed the political ladder in 2021 when Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares were elected to office. She defeated Democrat Hala Ayala to become the second woman in the state’s history to hold the title, following Attorney General Mary Sue Terry, elected in 1985. She speaks highly of her conservative values, often highlighting her Christian faith.

According to Fox News, Earle-Sears said her campaign is all about business. “We really have to win because the other side is wanting to do all kinds of machinations and so many ‘gotcha’ stuff that’s not going to help propel Virginia forward,” Earle-Sears said.

Though Youngkin provided “great foundation…we’ve got to keep building on that. We have had corporate headquarters that have moved here—even from overseas. We have grown businesses here. We have been an incubator for business,” the lieutenant governor said. From business, she added, comes money. And from that springs “the beautiful things we like: the quality of life, the schools, the roads, the bridges, all of that.”

Youngkin spokesperson Justin Discigil praised Earle-Sears as a “steadfast partner” during his tenure. “Governor Youngkin is squarely focused on helping Republicans win in Virginia in 2024 because this election is about strength versus weakness — a strong economy, a secure border, and strong America,” Discigil said.

If Earle-Sears were to win, this wouldn’t be the first time she makes history. In 2001, she became the first Black Republican woman elected to the House of Delegates, defeating a 10-term Democrat in a majority blue district.

Following her term, Earle-Sears served on the State Board of Education and as the national chair for an organization dedicated to reelecting former president Donald Trump.

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 9, 2024

As More Workers Take More Sick Days, Calling Off Comes At A Cost

Mounting job insecurity is bringing an unexpected weight to the sick day.

In a post-pandemic world, sick days are used more than ever. However, as job insecurities loom, this new work environment could also lean away from prioritizing health.

According to Business Insider, Gen-Z’s emphasis on a work-life balance makes employees more willing to take advantage of sick days offered. In addition to the shift toward hybrid and remote working, this mindset has more workers prioritizing their health and wellness than perceived productivity.

Their mentality differs from previous generations, whose members thought work often could overcome the common cold. However, Gen-Z’s growing mark on the workforce has led others to take time to recuperate. Moreover, with the added adoption of mental health days by some companies, many of this age group consider sick days a worker’s right rather than a privilege of advanced careers.

“Gen Z has a different way of thinking and communicating,” explained Rue Dooley, HR knowledge advisor at the Society for Human Resource Management. “Younger workers are behaving in such a way that it is an entitlement: ‘I should get time off when I need it without having to get special permission or feeling judged or condemned.'”

However, the fragile job market could thwart this relatively new mentality. Employees may be less willing to call in sick in order to stay off the chopping block.

Hybrid or remote workers may face more pressure to stay working no matter how they feel, especially when at home and not spreading the illness. The rise of “presenteeism,” where one is physically present but mentally clocked out, also spells trouble for an employee’s long-term wellness.

The flexibility of hybrid work may encourage looser boundaries of what qualifies as too sick to log on. This can spell lesser productivity overall, an issue which, despite taking more sick days, U.S. workers have not slacked in. A 2023 survey conducted by Pew Research showed that less than half of U.S. employees cashed in on all their Paid Time Off (PTO).

Furthermore, management should always take note of when their employees are feeling burned-out and may need a day to recover.

“True leaders grasp that in terms of productivity, it’s better in the long term to allow people that time for their well-being over short-term productivity,” said Dooley.

While Gen-Z made sick days more acceptable, proving that they won’t be to a worker’s detriment is a new challenge in a hybrid workforce.

Master P, Rap Snacks, wealth gap, entrepreneurship — (Photo: Mikamote, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 9, 2024

Master P Reacts To Announcement Of Kendrick Lamar Being Named Super Bowl Halftime Performer

Master P feels Lil Wayne should have been given that honor since the Super Bowl is in New Orleans in 2025.

2024 has been full of surprises, but the year is not over! In an unexpected move, Compton-bred recording artist Kendrick Lamar announced via social media that he will be the featured act for the upcoming Super Bowl, which will take place in New Orleans in 2025. With the expectation that the prime-time spot would go to one of New Orleans’ most famous people, Lil Wayne, the announcement caused some New Orleans residents to make their opinions known that Weezy (one of Lil Wayne’s nicknames) should have been selected.

Master P was one such critic who spoke out about the decision made by the NFL and Apple Music.

The announcement video woke up the hip-hop world.

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In response to the post by the “Not Like Us” lyricist, Master P took to Instagram to express why Lil Wayne should have been performing in the spot slated for Lamar.

The legendary businessman first gave Lamar props and acknowledged that the Compton rapper was having a good year and deserved the recognition.

“Salute to @kendricklamar for performing at the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX. Well deserved; he’s one of the hottest music artists in the world and has one of the biggest songs right now.”

He went into detail about why Weezy, whom he considers a legend, should get those “flowers,” especially in the city where he comes from.

“As Ambassador of Entertainment in the City of New Orleans, I have to agree with the fans that @liltunechi #LilWayne should be a part of this celebration as well. He’s one of the greatest Hip Hop artists alive, still relevant, and he’s a New Orleans native. Let’s not miss this cultural moment in the South. Life is too short! We have to give our legends their flowers while they are here. @masterpmasterclass #Godisgood Change starts with us. @nfl @jayz @mayorcantrell“

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Master P took the diplomatic way to express his disappointment with the decision. But Fabian Marasciullo, who manages Lil Wayne, responded with a more directed approach that eludes to the possibility that Wayne may have been in the conversation, but negotiations may not have gone how they wanted them to. The Neighborhood Talk captured a screenshot of Marasciullo’s reaction to the announcement. In the post, the manager placed a picture of Wayne and Lamar.

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“Will never again be in a position or have the [goat emoticon] in a position where we are at the mercy of someone else’s decision. We will make the decisions,” Fabian stated.

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by Mitti Hicks

September 9, 2024

GoFundMe For Student Killed In Apalachee High School Raises More Than $200K

A GoFundMe for Mason Schermerhorn, one of the two students killed at Apalachee High School, has raised over $200,000.

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A GoFundMe for Mason Schermerhorn, one of the two students killed at Apalachee High School, has raised over $200,000 as of Monday, Sept. 9.

Artisea Bethea is organizing the fundraiser for Breanna Schermerhorn, the victim’s older sister.

“Please consider donating to help support my dear friend and her family as they are going through this difficult loss of her baby brother Mason,” the GoFundMe reads. “He was the sweetest, most loving soul with the biggest smile and will be missed dearly. Anything you can give is appreciated. Please keep this sweet family in your prayers and help out if you can.”

“I’m so sorry for your loss,” one person who donated to the campaign wrote. “I can’t even imagine the pain your family is facing. Prayers for your whole family as you navigate through this tragic loss.”

“May God shine down on your entire family,” another person who supported the fund stated. “This is truly tragic. You have lots of prayers and support coming to you from us Canadians.”

Families Trying To Put The Pieces Together To Why This Happened

The families of the four victims killed, along with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, are trying to figure out what led 14-year-old Colt Gray to wreak havoc on the Winder, Georgia, school.

Math teachers Richard Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie and 14-year-old student Christian Angulo were also killed in the shooting. According to CNN, at least eight others were injured.

“He was a very good kid, very sweet, and so caring,” his older sister Lisette Angulo wrote on a GoFundMe Page. His loved ones are also trying to raise money for his funeral services. The campaign has already raised almost $190,000 at the time of this report. “He was so loved by many. His loss was so sudden and unexpected. We are truly heartbroken.”

Gray and his dad, Colin Gray, 54, have both been arrested and charged with murder.

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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 9, 2024

Gary Payton Hired As College Of Alameda Men’s Basketball Coach

"The opportunity for our players to learn from one of the all-time NBA greats and Olympic gold medalists is one that we knew we could not afford to pass up," Athletic Director Ramaundo Vaughn said.

Gary Payton, a former NBA player, has been announced as the new head coach of the College of Alameda men’s basketball team.

ESPN reported that the former Seattle SuperSonics guard, known as “The Glove” during his professional playing days, will lead the College of Alameda men’s basketball team after being the head coach at Lincoln University in Oakland, California, for the past three seasons.

Former NBA star Gary Payton, Sr., is the new head men’s basketball coach at College of Alameda, sources told @espn @andscape. The @Hoophall member was a head coach at NAIA Lincoln University in Oakland, California the past 3 seasons before taking over at the nearby junior college

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) September 7, 2024

“Gary Payton is the right choice for the College Of Alameda for a number of reasons,” Athletic Director Ramaundo Vaughn said in a written statement. “Gary has always been a leader and winner. We know that Coach Payton will hold our athletes accountable on the court, in the classroom, and in the community.”

Vaughn stated that Payton would also work with the community while guiding the students.

“The opportunity for our players to learn from one of the all-time NBA greats and Olympic gold medalists is one that we knew we could not afford to pass up.”

As a coach, Payton has been very active over the past few years while also coaching in Ice Cube’s Big3 league. He has been coaching since the league started in 2017, and this past season, he led his team to the title and was named the Big3 Coach of the Year.

His work is cut out for him with the College of Alameda men’s basketball team. The college is a junior college that plays in the Bay Valley Conference, and the team went 7-21 last season.

Payton won one NBA championship while playing with the Miami Heat in 2006. The 56-year-old played in the NBA for 17 seasons with the Seattle Sonics, the Miami Heat, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Boston Celtics. When he was picked as NBA Defensive Player of the Year in the 1995-96 season, he was the first point guard to win the award.

Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Georgia, Black voters — (Photos from left: David Dee Delgado/Getty Images; Gage Skidmore/flickr)

by Sharelle B. McNair

September 9, 2024

Harris And Trump Fight For Georgia’s Black Voters Before Debate As Poll Numbers Show Them Tied

One opinion poll shows the candidates are neck-and-neck.

A new poll shows that presidential nominees Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are tied among Black voters in battleground states like Georgia, Reuters reports.

Results from the opinion poll show that the candidates are neck-and-neck — a big switch from polls in early July 2024, where Trump was leading President Joe Biden, then the Democratic presidential nominee, by 6%. The stakes are now high to see who will come out on top in Georgia, with a higher focus on Black voters, whose population is one-third Black. However, the strategy to engage with Black voters is different from Harris compared to Trump’s.

The four-time indicted businessman has used controversially racist tactics to loop in undecided Black voters. In early August 2024, just a few weeks after the Vice President took over the campaign trail, Trump made an appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists convention (NABJ), where he attacked Harris’ race, claiming he didn’t know she identified as “Black.” “I did not know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black, and now she wants to be known as Black,” Trump said when asked why Black voters should trust him.

His past remarks regarding Black people and support of Republican-backed voting restrictions have made it harder for Black residents to vote. On the other hand, Harris has had historic support from Black voters in the Peach State. Close to 10,000 Atlanta residents gathered to hear Harris at a rally on July 30, her largest event yet. But Vivian Childs, a National Black Americans for Trump Coalition member, claims the excitement for Harris is fading. “We have got to stop dividing our country based on how we look,” Childs said.

“I’m telling people to talk to Black people the same way they talk to white people: Look at President Trump’s resume, his policies, what he’s done for all Americans.”

According to The Guardian, a national poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College shows Trump is up one point, 48% to 47%, just days before the nominees meet face-to-face for their first presidential debate on Sept. 10 since Harris took over as the Democratic candidate. The poll also identifies Harris’ performance as a crucial moment for her campaign, allowing her to give more details on her policies.

In a statement, Jen O’Malley Dillon, Harris’s re-election campaign chair, said the Vice President knows her place in the race and is prepared to fight until the end. “As Vice-President Harris has said since day one, we are the underdogs in this race,” O’Malley Dillon said.

“We have a lot of work to do to make sure we win this November, and that will require us to continue aggressively raising money.”

In Georgia, the eyes of Black voters in different counties are focused on an array of topics, ranging from student loan forgiveness to immigration to inflation. In Cobb County, the change from Harris’ campaign is apparent. Once a predominantly white and Republican county, the demographics show 30% Black, 14% Hispanic, and 6% Asian. It is also highlighted as a key county that helped President Joe Biden secure the White House in 2020. “It’s a reflection in the mirror for a lot of us,” said Cobb County Democratic Chair Essence Johnson.

But there are a few Black constituents in the county still supporting Trump’s conservative viewpoints. Embassy Church Senior Pastor B. Dwayne Hardin feels America is heading toward the idea of socialism and doesn’t want Black people to just vote for the candidate that “looks like them.”

“Do not worship the idol of skin color,” he told his congregation.

While Hardin hasn’t told people who to vote for, he labels Trump as being on the right side of issues such as individual liberty, school choice, and economic empowerment.