Category Archives: Ernie Allen Blog

Barack Obama Responds To Trump Ending DACA

Barack Obama Responds To Trump Ending DACA

9-7-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   Former President Barack Obama reportedly warned President Trump that he would speak out publicly if his new administration ever targeted Dreamers. Well, it’s happened. Trump pulled the trigger this morning and Obama has taken to social media with a very lengthy response. “To target hopeful young strivers who grew up here is wrong, because they’ve done…MORE

Houstonians Spend Labor Day Digging Through Ruined Homes

Houstonians Spend Labor Day Digging Through Ruined Homes

9-5-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   HOUSTON (AP) — Some Gulf Coast residents ripped up soggy carpeting, cut out sheet rock from walls marked by the height floodwaters had reached and sorted through destroyed clothes and other belongings on Monday, 10 days after Harvey swept onto land and caused billions of dollars in damage. Houston’s mayor insisted…MORE

Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church Opens Up After Backlash

Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church Opens Up After Backlash

8-30-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   HOUSTON (AP) — Joel Osteen opened his Houston megachurch to those seeking shelter from floodwaters Tuesday after social media critics slammed the televangelist for not offering to house people in need while Harvey swamps the city. “Houstonians, Texans, are generous people, gracious people. We like to help others in need. That’s…MORE

Southern Whiskey Society

Southern Whiskey Society

Join us for an evening of delicious food and whiskey at the first gathering of The Southern Whiskey Society. Enjoy tastings from 8 award-winning Southern chefs and sample 30+ different Southern whiskeys. Each guest will also receive two drink tickets for Eli Mason whiskey cocktails. VIP guests will be admitted one hour early at 5:00pmand will…MORE

Minneapolis Police Heard Loud Noise Before Australian Woman Was Shot

Minneapolis Police Heard Loud Noise Before Australian Woman Was Shot

7-19-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An Australian woman who called 911 to report a possible assault was shot and killed by a Minneapolis police officer after the officers heard a loud sound near their squad car, according to information released Tuesday by Minnesota investigators. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Justine Damond, whose…MORE

Donald Trump Jr. Releases Emails In Russia Probe

Donald Trump Jr. Releases Emails In Russia Probe

7-12-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump Jr. eagerly accepted help from what was described to him as a Russian government effort to aid his father’s campaign with damaging information about Hillary Clinton, according to emails he released publicly on Tuesday. The email exchange posted to Twitter by Donald Trump’s eldest son represents…MORE

Venus Williams Not At Fault In Fatal Car Accident

Venus Williams Not At Fault In Fatal Car Accident

7-10-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-OP STORY- Shortly after Venus Williams filed an emergency order in the fatal crash case leveled against her, a video shows that Williams lawfully entered the intersection. According to USA Today, police said that new video surveillance footage showed Williams entering the intersection on June 9 legally before the collision in Palm Beach Gardens, Flordia. Linda Barson’s car…MORE

GOP Delays Vote On Obamacare Repeal

GOP Delays Vote On Obamacare Repeal

6-28-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate GOP leaders abruptly shelved their long-sought health care overhaul Tuesday, asserting they can still salvage it but raising new doubts about whether President Donald Trump and the Republicans will ever deliver on their promises to repeal and replace “Obamacare.” Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced a delay for…MORE

Mistrial Declared In Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Case

Mistrial Declared In Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Case

6-19-2017–ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- According to the outlet, the decision comes days after the jury—which consisted of five women and seven men—failed to collectively make a decision on whether or not Cosby should be charged for the sexual assault allegations brought against him. Cosby, 79, plead not guilty to three counts of felony aggravated indecent assault,…MORE

Bill Cosby In Good Spirits While Waiting For Verdict

Bill Cosby In Good Spirits While Waiting For Verdict

6-14-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The jury in the Bill Cosby sexual assault case, weighing charges that could send him to prison for the rest of his life, drilled down Tuesday on what the TV star said happened inside his suburban Philadelphia home and how he characterized his relationship with the accuser. With…MORE

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SZA TIES WITH MICHAEL JACKSON

SZA TIES WITH MICHAEL JACKSON

SZA is feeling speechless after her album SOS managed to tie Michael Jackson’s classic Thriller. The two artists are officially tied at 79 total non-consecutive weeks spent in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200. According to Luminate, that’s the most for a Black artist. TMZ Hip-Hop caught up with SZA after her appearance on…

ANGIE STONE’S SALES SOAR!

ANGIE STONE’S SALES SOAR!

Angie Stone’s catalog received a hefty boost following her recent death. Billboard reports that Stone’s streams have increased by 1,300 percent to 8.4 million. Stone’s sales have risen by 10,700 percent. Her 1999 hit “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” got the biggest bump in listens. Stone died in a car accident in Alabama on…

AMBER ROSE NOT INVITED TO THE ‘FREAK OFF’?

AMBER ROSE NOT INVITED TO THE ‘FREAK OFF’?

Amber Rose has a big question about Diddy’s infamous “freak off” parties — where’s her invite? In a new Club Shay Shay interview, the taboo topic came up, when she told Shannon Sharpe, “I’ve been to every Puff party. I’ve been to every White Party since 2009. I’ve been to every party… If these freak…

TUPAC’S ACCUSED KILLER CLAIMS INNOCENCE

TUPAC’S ACCUSED KILLER CLAIMS INNOCENCE

The man accused of killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 is maintaining his innocence. Duane “Keffe D” Davis is currently in a Las Vegas jail awaiting trial for his alleged crime. He spoke to a local television station about his case. Davis said, “I did not do it. They don’t have nothing. And they know they…