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Category Archives: Ernie Allen Blog
Some Black Americans See Racial Comeuppance In Cosby Saga
9-27-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After spending years building his persona as a model husband and father, Bill Cosby took an abrupt turn nearly 15 years ago with a now-infamous speech to an NAACP convention. He used his celebrity status to condemn poor African-Americans, chiding them to pull up their sagging pants, deriding…… MORE
Teacher Threatened Teen’s Grades If He Didn’t Have Sex With Her, Lawsuit Says
9-25-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- A South Carolina math teacher threatened a student’s good grades if he refused to have sex with her, according to a lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges Jennifer Danielle Olajire-Aro, 27, “used her age and position of authority” to persuade the student to have sex with her. The student, identified as “John Doe”…… MORE
Tiger Woods Is A Champion Again In Epic Comeback From Injury
9-24-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- ATLANTA (AP) — A comeback not even Tiger Woods saw coming a year ago. A chaotic celebration that golf hasn’t seen even in the best of times. Woods delivered the perfect ending to his amazing return from four back surgeries on Sunday with a performance that felt like the old days.…… MORE
Suge Knight Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter
9-21-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- LOS ANGELES (AP) — Averting a murder trial that had been nearly four years in coming, former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight pleaded no contest Thursday to voluntary manslaughter for running over and killing a Compton businessman and agreed to serve nearly 30 years in prison. The Death Row Records co-founder…… MORE
Former President Jimmy Carter Campaigns For Stacey Abrams In Georgia
9-19-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia’s past and its potential future converged in the tiny town of Plains, as former President Jimmy Carter campaigned Tuesday alongside Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Stacey Abrams. Despite their starkly different biographies — he the 93-year-old peanut farmer who entered Deep South politics amid Jim Crow segregation, she the…… MORE
Buffalo Bills Player Retires…At Halftime Of Sunday’s Game
9-17-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- A Buffalo Bills player has made a move unprecedented in NFL history. During halftime at the team’s eventual loss to the L.A. Chargers, cornerback Vontae Davis decided to retire – but not from the game – from the league. ESPN reports: Buffalo Bills cornerback Vontae Davis abruptly retired at halftime of Sunday’s 31-20 loss…… MORE
Nike Stock Closes At An All-Time High In Aftermath Of Colin Kaepernick Ad Campaign
9-14-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- When Nike selected Colin Kaepernick to be the face of its “Just Do It” 30th-anniversary ad campaign, one analyst noted that the move proved the company knows its customer, and they would boost sales. Nearly two weeks after the ad provoked calls for boycotts, shares hit an all-time high, closing at $83.47 Thursday — an…… MORE
Exchange With Reporter Leads To Longtime ’60 Minutes’ Exec’s Firing
9-13-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News on Wednesday fired “60 Minutes” top executive Jeff Fager, who has been under investigation following reports that he groped women at parties and tolerated an abusive workplace. The network news president, David Rhodes, said Fager’s firing was “not directly related” to the allegations against him,…… MORE
Hurricane Florence Likely To Hit Black Residents The Hardest
9-12-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- As communities along the Southeast coast brace for Hurricane Florence, African-American residents are likely to bear the brunt of the monstrous storm. Evacuations were underway on Monday in the Carolinas as the hurricane reached sustained winds of nearly 130 mph and were expected to reach 150 mph over the next 36 hours,…… MORE
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BLACK PANTHER 3 IS IN THE WORKS!
Marvel Studios has confirmed that Black Panther 3 is coming. Marvel boss Kevin Feige made the official announcement on Tuesday. No plot description or release date was given for the upcoming sequel. Several weeks ago, Denzel Washington said that Black Panther director Ryan Coogler had written a part for him in the next film. Marvel…
JAY Z’S ACCUSER HAS INCOSISTENCIES IN HER STORY
The Alabama woman who has alleged Jay-Z and Diddy sexually assaulted her when she was 13 years old at an MTV VMA afterparty is addressing inconsistencies in her story. The anonymous accuser admits she has “made some mistakes” when recalling the event, but still stands by her overall allegations. She and her lawyer, Tony Buzbee,…
THE SHOW WILL GO ON FOR BEYONCE!
Rumors have been debunked that Beyonce might cancel her Christmas Day performance during halftime of the Houston Texans football game. As a matter of fact, the game has now been extended to accommodate Beyonce’s performance. A source said (quote) “She has no intention of canceling. Rehearsals have been and continue to be underway.” And Beyonce…
LIZZO HAS SMALL WIN IN LAWSUIT
A California judge has slowed down the harassment lawsuit against Lizzo. In 2023, Lizzo’s former tour company stylist, Asha Daniels, sued, alleging sexual harassment, racism, unpaid overtime, and a hostile work environment. On Monday, Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha granted a motion to partially dismiss the harassment claims because the alleged actions took place in Europe,…