Monday, February 11, 2019

Childish Gambino's 'This is America' wins song and artist of the year grammy awards

Childish Gambino's "This Is America" won Grammys for song and record of the year on Sunday, becoming the first rap song to win the prestigious awards.

The artist -- also known as the mutitalented Donald Glover -- did not attend the event and reportedly declined an invitation to perform at the Grammys.

"This Is America" beat out "Shallow," "God's Plan" and other big hits. The Grammy for song of the year honors song writers, while record of the year goes to the recording artist.

[SOURCE: CNN]

Sunday, February 10, 2019

Preview of Gayle King interview with Ralph Northam

Here's a clip from “CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King's interview with Ralph Northam in which Northam stated that he would not resign. The full interview airs Monday on CBS This Morning.

Saturday Night Live takes on Virginia blackface scandals

"Saturday Night Live" took aim at the blackface scandal in Virginia, where Gov. Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring admitted they wore blackface in college. In a sketch the African American chairman of the ethics committee, portrayed by Kenan Thompson tries to explain why blackface is wrong under any circumstances to group of clueless elected legislative officials. Watch the sketch below:

Saturday, February 09, 2019

Cory Booker: Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax should resign

Via Twitter U.S. Senator Cory Booker called for the resignation of Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax after a second woman accused Fairfax of sexual assault.

Friday, February 08, 2019

Amber Evans Is Missing!

Columbus, Ohio police are continuing to search for Amber Evans, a community activist who has been missing since January 30, 2019.

Amber Evans, 28, reportedly had a dispute with her boyfriend that afternoon before dropped out of sight. Evans’ vehicle was found in the Scioto Mile area Downtown on Monday.

Evans is a black woman, 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weighs 122 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white parka and black leggings.

Anyone with information about Evans’ whereabouts is asked to call the Columbus police special victims unit at 614-645-4624.