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The idea for the style of the cartoon character known as Betty Boop came from the presentation of a Black jazz singer in the late 1920’s named Esther Jones. Her stage name was Baby Esther, which matched her baby voice singing style. In 1930, Max Fleischer Studios released the character Betty Boop. The interesting part […]
Going into the weekend the Georgia State Senate supported a legislation that would require drivers in the state to learn how to interact with police. The bill will require the State Department of Driver service to work with the Department of Public Safety to educate citizens how to interact with police during traffic stops. According […]
Sooooo Governor Andrew Cuomo admits in a statement that he may have played too much at work. The Governor said he made jokes and he has teased people about their personal lives while on the job. He also said some of the interactions could of left individuals feeling uncomfortable. Cuomo said his intention was never […]
We close out another week and get one step closer to spring which is literally one month away yay! Our days are a little longer as we gain more daylight and that is always a plus because it helps us with our Vitamin D. Living life in a healthy way doesn’t just include your body […]
A security guard in the Greece Central Schools is being praised for successfully performing the Heimlich maneuver on a choking student. Security footage shows a student running over to Robin Cooper at Athena High School, Cooper recognizing he was choking and then performing the Heimlich. Security footage dated Feb. 26, 2021. To See Video Click Here. […]
Well, it looks like some of the Dr. Seuss books will be getting makeovers. Dr. Suess Enterprises will stop selling and publishing 6 Dr. Suess books. The reason they say they will no longer publish the books is the imagery the books contain are insensitive. Dr. Suess Enterprise told The Associated Press that they portray […]
Strange Fruit. The truth. The United States vs. Billie Holiday movie on Hulu is an amazing movie. Andra Day’s performance is stellar. I did not see Andra I was watching Lady Day. Andra Day is an artist in every way imaginable, it’s almost as if she channeled Billie Holiday’s spirit through her. This movie can […]
Rodney Reese is an 18-year-old young man who was arrested while walking home from work during the Texas storm. Police were responding to a call asking them to do a welfare check on a guy walking in the cold wearing only a t-shirt – I didn’t know that was a thing.🤔 When officers approached Reese, […]
Over the weekend Emmanuel Acho was announced as the host of The Bachelor: After the Final Rose special. The 30-year-old author of the best seller, “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man” also played in the NFL. Acho said on Instagram “IT’S OFFICIAL, I’ve accepted the Rose and am honored to be hosting the @bachelorabc After the Final […]
The 78th annual Golden Globes winners were announced Sunday Night. Honoring the best movies and TV shows. Andra Day won Best Actress In A Drama for her role in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”. Late actor Chadwick Boseman won for Actor in a Drama for his role in, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”. Other winners […]
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