Again, your boy David D. is back with his daily installment leading up the Inauguration, on Resistance Radio. This time, David addresses what white folks can do to better Donald Trump taking office, despite already blowing it by electing him.
Resistance Radio Ep. 2 With David D. “How White Folks Can Fix This Trump Problem” [Video]
DL Hughley Slams MLK III For Shucking For Donald Trump
Seen On The Scene: Draya Michele, Skai Jackson And More At Premiere Of ‘Space Between Us’
Hoeness Deleted! Draya Michele Looks So Classy At Movie Premiere
Skai Jackson showed up and showed out at the red carpet premiere of ‘The Space Between Us’ Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The getup and makeup is nice and all, but Skai is killing the game with the fierce face and pose hunny!
Draya Michele also showed up looking bad AND boujee in a tailored white jump suit with black dots and an open back. You likey?
Peep a trailer for the film below:
Are you planning to check it out?
More photos from the film below and hit the flip for the latest from Draya…
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Chrisette Michele Reportedly Booked For Trump Inauguration, Gets Fried Crispy On Twitter
Meet The Latina Comic Book Superhero La Boriqueña
Puerto Rican Comic Book Features Female Superhero With Environmental Focus
We are loving the new La Borinqueña comic book series by Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez!
La Borinqueña is an original character and patriotic symbol presented in a classic superhero story created and written by graphic novelist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez. Her powers are drawn from history and and mysticism found on the island of Puerto Rico. The fictional character, Marisol Rios De La Luz, is a Columbia University Earth and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate student living with her parents in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She takes a semester of study abroad in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico. There she explores the caves of Puerto Rico and finds five similar sized crystals. Atabex, the Taino mother goddess, appears before Marisol once the crystals are united and summons her sons Yúcahu, spirt of the seas and mountains and Juracan, spirit of the hurricanes. They give Marisol superhuman strength, the power of flight, and control of the storms.
Written, lettered and art directed by Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, edited by Matthew Barbot, illustrated by Emilio Lopez, Will Rosado, Eric Jimenez and introducingSabrina Cintron with digitally coloring by Juan Fernandez. Cover artwork by Ralph Anthony “Rags” Morales and Emilio Lopez and a variant cover art directed by Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez featuring art by a who’s who of Puerto Rican comic book professionals featuring the talents of Chris Batista, Chris Sotomayor, Emilio Lopez, Eric Jimenez, Felix Serrano, Gustavo Vazquez, Juan Fernandez, Ralph Anthony ‘Rags’ Morales, and Will Rosado.
Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez is the founder of his design studio, Somos Arte, and co-founder of the graphic novel publishing company Darryl Makes Comics with his business partner, Darryl DMC McDaniels. Via Somos Arte, he has a client roster that includes Marvel, Atlantic Records, Columbia University, Meredith Hispanic Ventures and various Latino non-profits like ASPIRA of New York, El Puente and the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute. Edgardo was the Artistic Director of Pa’lante Siempre Pa’lante, part of the acclaimed PBS POV Documentary Series which received the Silver Apple Award from the National Media Alliance. Edgardo’s debut as a writer for Marvel has been received with critical acclaim similar to his initial work with Marvel as curator of two exhibitions Santerians: The Art of Joe Quesada and Marvelous Color.
Visit the SomosArtes webpage to purchase La Borinqueña comics and merchandise.
You can follow Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez on Twitter @MrEdgardoNYC or use the #LaBorinqueña hashtag to find posts about the comic book.
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Secure The Bag: Kandi Burruss Sued By Former Disgruntled Employee Over Unpaid Wages
Kandi Burruss Sued By Ex Employee For Unpaid Wages And Overtime
Everybody wants to be a “boss”, but not everyone wants to fulfill the responsibilities that a boss has to be accountable for.
By all reports, Kandi Burruss is a successful businesswoman, but it appears that one of her former employees has an issue with her business practices. According to RadarOnline, Johnnie Winston, an event planner, studio manager, production coordinator, and general do-it-all claims that he’s owed overtime pay in addition to a minimum wage salary:
According to documents obtained from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Winston is suing Burruss and Kandi Koated Entertainment for “failure to pay overtime and minimum wage in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.”
Winston, who served as a studio manager, event planner and production coordinator from August 3, 2013 to February 29, 2016, claims Burruss failed to pay him wages for time spent working in the recording studio, planning events, running errands, preparing meals for events, performing handyman and housekeeping duties, attending meetings, and more.
In the October 27, 2016 lawsuit, Winston claims he was ordered to attend mandatory meetings twice each month and to be available to work seven days a week for 10 to 12 hours a day. Throughout his employment, he was reportedly paid for five days a week.
Kandi retorts:
In Burruss’ response to the lawsuit filed on November 28, 2016, she denied the allegations against her.
“Defendants did not willfully violate the Fair Labor Standards Act because any acts or omissions giving rise to this action were reasonable, undertaken in good faith, and were not undertaken with reckless disregard as to whether such actions or omissions violated the FLSA,” the response read. “Defendants cannot be liable for liquidated damages.”
Burruss asks the complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
Sounds like Kandi might have to cut that check.
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Wendy Williams Talks Paula Patton Vs Robin Thicke & Meghan Markle Joining Royal Family [Video]
Wendy Williams broke down all the gossip this week and naturally rode really hard with Meghan Markle “looking good” joining the Royal Family. Although, Wendy says she doesn’t think Prince Harry will ever marry Meghan.
Yesterday, Wendell went all the way in on the Paula Patton vs Robin Thicke. Turn the page and see for yourself.
Exclusive: The Game Said $7.1 Mill Sex Abuse Suit Winner Only Got Mad When People Filmed Him Groping Her
Rapper In Bid To Get New Trial And Lower Damages In Sexual Battery Case
The Game said the woman who won $7.1 million sexual battery case against him wasn’t upset that he allegedly groped her privates – she was just pissed that people may have filmed the act.
The “1992” rapper filed new court docs Jan. 18 claiming his accuser, Priscilla Rainey, was more concerned about people filming him grabbing her bare vagina and behind than the actual alleged act of abuse itself. The Game said the jury was shown a video where Rainey appeared to be hurt that people may have filmed him putting his hands on her.
“When I got to the club, he grabbed my butt and realized I didn’t have no panties on, and he touched my p***y” and then did it three more times after that,” Rainey said in the video shown to jurors, according to court papers obtained by BOSSIP. “So I was pissed off, not because he did it, but more so because…people was below us taking pictures.”
The Game’s lawyers claimed Rainey then told their client “that she wanted to talk to the (defendant) and tell him, ‘Yo, can we check and make sure nobody got pictures of that s**t.’”
The West Coast rapper’s lawyers said her comments proved she wasn’t bothered by him putting his hands on her – a critical component for her sexual battery argument. No photos of the alleged abuse were ever made public, The Game’s lawyers said.
Resistance Radio Ep. 3 “What To Prepare For & How To Resist” [Video]
David D. is back with his daily installment leading up the Inauguration. What to prepare for and how to resist? Part three is for the Black Lives Matter movement. What does the future hold for the cause and how can we make sure it’s not lost in the sauce.
Kylie Jenner Is Now Getting Credit For Bringing “Back” Juicy Tracksuits She Can’t Eem Fill Out Good
Kylie Jenner Gets Credit…AGain
The Jennerdashians are constantly getting credit for things they didn’t do. They have been getting credit for big butts, boxer braids and black men. The latest is Kylie Jenner, who decided to wear a Juice tracksuit and this is what happened.
Yes, now she’s responsible for bringing them back. As if black women haven’t been bringing them back for a while. Not only that, but her tracksuit is $1,300 damn dollars. Thanks but no thanks. So this is what happened when the good folks at MTV tried to give Kylie credit she definitely didn’t deserve.
Tyra Banks Or Zoe Saldana?!? This Moist Photo Of August Alsina Will Blow Your Mind
August Alsina Looks Like Tyra Banks And Zoe Saldana
What is going on with August Alsina?
The singer recently released a new video for his latest song ‘Drugs’ where he’s seen in bursting out the water like a fish outta hot grease. Check out a clip below:
Many confused people believed the shot was a top modeling picture of Tyra Banks:
….or Zoe Saldana??
What the entire hell?! Hit the flip to peep more confused reactions next…
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WTF Does That Mean?? Kanye West Not Invited To Trump’s “Traditionally American” Inauguration
Kanye West Never Invited To Perform At “Traditionally American” Inauguration
Well ain’t that bout a b!t¢#? After all the shuckin’, jivin’ and posing for photos Kanye West didn’t get an invite to Donald Trump’s struggly inauguration.
Tom Barrack (isn’t that ironic?), chairman of Trump’s inauguration committee, previously said this about Ye’s potential performance:
“No, No. Kanye and Donald are good friends,” Barrack said. “Donald is a great admirer of Kanye, as we are all, but he is not performing at inauguration.”
This week he added this lil’ racist-sounding tidbit:
What in the Kardashian-Jenner f**k is “typically and traditionally American”?!?! Rappers aren’t American now???
We can’t think of anything MORE American than rap music in the day of Ellen Degeneres’ mannequin challenges, Paul Ryan dabs and hit hip-hop Broadway plays called “Hamilton”.
Maybe under the Trump administration we’re still 3/5 of a whole American…
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Country White Boy Tells Story About First Time At Black Strip Club [Video]
Doctor’s Note: George H.W. Bush & Wife Barbara Hospitalized Just Days Before Inauguration
George H.W. Bush And Wife Barbara Hospitalized
Former president George H.W. Bush was just admitted to the ICU with pneumonia. News later broke that his wife Barbara was also hospitalized for fatigue and a bad cough reports TMZ.
Sources in Bush’s camp say the former prez is in stable condition, but doctors performed a precautionary procedure to clear his airway. H.W. is said to be resting comfortably where he will remain for a number of days.
ABC reported that George H.W. sent Trump this letter just days ago detailing how sick he would be this week:
We wonder who else will be calling out sick for the struggle inauguration by Friday…
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Let’s Laugh At These CLASSIC Vines For The Very Last Time
Greatest Vines Of All-Time
In honor of the very LAST day of Vine (RIP!), we compiled the absolute GREATEST (and FUNNIEST) Vines of ALL-TIME as a fitting goodbye to the game-changing video platform.
Hit the flip for a hilarious collection of legendary Vines.
Trina On The Breakfast Club Talks Breaking Up With Lil Wayne & #LHH Miami [Video]
Trina talks to The Breakfast Club about F-Boys, French Montana, breaking up with Lil Wayne, working with Tory Lanez, and more.
Get Well Soon: Reality Star Todd Chrisley’s Daughter Injured In Car Accident
Savannah Chrisley Injured In Car Accident
A “Chrisley Knows Best” star is currently recovering from a scary accident. Todd Chrisley’s daughter was hurt and suffered a broken vertebrae when her car hit a guardrail.
Savannah Chrisley was involved in a frightening car accident yesterday, and the reality star’s father is sharing an exclusive update with E! News about how she’s doing.
In a statement from Todd Chrisley, he shares, “It’s the worst feeling in the world to get a call late at night while sleeping to hear on the other end that your child has been involved in a serious car accident and that you need to come to the hospital immediately. That’s the call we received this morning about our daughter Savannah.”The Atlanta-based beauty pageant queen was driving a white, four-door vehicle through a rainstorm when she reached down to fix her floor mat. The mat became stuck under the gas pedal, and when Savannah looked up, her car veered toward the guardrail.
The statement continued, “Savannah survived with a fractured vertebrae in her neck and several bruises and burns from the airbags. We have a six-week recovery period and we are all so thankful to the good Lord above for His grace and mercy.”
Get well soon!
Living His Truth: Chance The Rapper’s Little Brother Taylor Bennett Comes Out As Bisexual
Chance The Rapper’s Little Brother Taylor Is Bisexual
Chance the Rapper‘s little brother Taylor Bennett has finally decided to live his own truth. The young Chicago artist revealed the big news as an early birthday present via Twitter earlier today:
Taylor says he recognizes himself as bisexual and has always been a supporter of the LGBTQ community:
Fans have come out to support the rapper for making the big announcement:
We’re sure his big brother is very proud…
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Ayesha Curry “Lucky To Be” Unofficial Twin Of Lookalike Gone Viral After Being Fat-Shamed
If you’ve ever watched people share side-by-side images of themselves on social media, claiming that they look like a particular celebrity, then you know that they open themselves up to all sorts of scrutiny from the public. Everyone can agree that people are just plain ol’ mean these days.
But in the case of Amanda Parker, an image of her was found and someone else tried to compare her to Ayesha Curry. Unfortunately, they did so by criticizing her size at the same time, calling her “AyEatcha Curry.” While most of us would go all the way in over such comments, Parker responded in a classy way:
“I Don’t Honor Him. I Don’t Respect Him.” Maxine Waters On Why She Won’t Attend Trump’s Inauguration
With the inauguration coming up this weekend, plenty people are stepping forward with their thoughts and feelings about our incoming President. While there are plenty of Black celebrities who seem to be jumping on the Trump bandwagon, looking at you Steve Harvey, others are not mincing words regarding President-elect Trump and why they will not be attending his inauguration.
One of them is California Congressional Rep Maxine Waters. During a recent appearance on Tamron Hall’s MSNBC show, she couldn’t hide her contempt.
Chrisette Michele Reportedly Booked For Trump Inauguration, Gets Fried Crispy On Twitter
And then there was one. Chrisette Michele has put it all on the line and reportedly agreed to sing at Donald Trump’s inauguration.
As we inch closer and closer to the day that hell officially freezes over, the biggest question has become, as Snoop Dogg put it, “Which one of you jigaboo ass n*ggas gonna be the first one” to agree to perform for Donald Trump’s inauguration. 2 Chainz said he got the call, but turned them down. Then we found out a little known Gospel singer named Travis Greene got a call and he happily accepted.
But now, we have a recognizable name who has decided to cross party lines and do the dance with the devil: Chrisette Michele.
The woman who blessed us on the Rick Ross classic “Aston Martin Music” has reportedly cashed out and agreed to sing for “the Donald.”
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- Variety Cover Featuring Anti-Trump Celebs Violates Flag Code [iheartradio]
- A Lisa Frank Movie Is Coming And Our ‘90s Baby Selves Are Screaming [huffingtonpost]