History has been made in Easley, South Carolina! Read more after the jump…
Donald Trump’s Staffer Fired Over History Of Racial Facebook Posts
If you think the things you post on social media can’t come back to bite you, think again. Recently one of Donald Trump’s staffers was fired from his position because of the content of his Facebook dating back to 2007. Sam Nunberg’s page was filled with numerous racist posts. Hit the jump for more details.
(Photo) Baby ‘AirForceOne’ Named After President Obama During His Visit In Kenya
Obama-fever has swept through Kenya over the weekend. So much so that several babies born during his visit have been named after the American commander-in-chef. One of the newborns was named after the presidential plane, ‘AirForceOne. Click the jump for more.
Taraji P. Henson And Viola Davis Make Emmy History
Congratulations are in order for Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson. Both stars were nominated for ‘Outstanding Lead Actress In a Drama Series’ for How To Get Away With Murder and Empire. The news of their nominations comes with great feeling of excitement and joy, not only for the women, but for the fact that this will be the first time that two black women have earned an Emmy nomination in the same year in this category. About time ! Read more below.
(Video) James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass’ Historic Speech About 4th Of July
Frederick Douglass was a key leader of the abolitionist movement and on On July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, he gave one of his most famous speeches, “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro.” James Earl Jones reads the speech during a performance of historian Howard Zinn’s acclaimed book, “Voices of a People’s History of the United States.” Watch the powerful video and read the transcript after the jump!
(Video) NBA: This Day In Sports History: Iverson Drops 48 Points & Steps Over Tyrone Lue During Finals
June 6th, 2001 is a day most NBA fans will never forget. It was game one of the NBA Finals with the Lakers vs 76ers. The bull Iverson was trying to carry his sixers against a much bigger and better Lakers team with Shaq & Kobe Bryant. On this day though, the Sixers won and shocked a lot of people, but Tyrone Lue, who was on the Lakers at that time and now is currently an assistant with the Cavs, probably hates the day more than anyone because it was the day he was put on a poster forever in the minds of fans, courtesy of Iverson.
