Tag: racism
Why Are People Afraid To Talk About Race?
UNITED STATES—Race, it is a loaded word one that so many people clam up and turn around in fear to discuss and it baffles...
“Big Brother” Still Has Major Problems!
HOLLYWOOD—I have been a fan of “Big Brother” since 2000, when the first season aired. For some reason BB has always had issues with...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And His Mission
UNITED STATES—It is hard to believe that the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have turned 93 years-old this past weekend. It is...
George Floyd, And His Impact 1 Year Later
UNITED STATES—It is hard to believe that it has been a year since the racial reckoning that echoed throughout the United States and across...
Versace Executive Caught Jaywalking, Accuses BHPD Of Racism
BEVERLY HILLS—Salehe Bembury, an executive from the fashion line, Versace, was stopped, and patted down at the corner of Camden Drive and Wilshire Blvd,...
Suspect Stabs Victim After Watching Police Brutality Videos
AMERICA—A young African American male has been accused of allegedly stabbing an Auto Zone worker on August 25, openly admitting how he "felt need...
Person Responsible For Breonna Taylor’s Death Gets $250,000
Louisville, KY—Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris, former First Lady, Michelle Obama, Singer Demi Lovato, Actress Jessica Alba, Democratic Political Organization, Black Lives Matter and...
Jimmy Fallon Apologizes For Blackface Skit
HOLLYWOOD HILLS—Jimmy Fallon, the host of The Tonight Show, apologized on May 26 after the video of him appearing in blackface and impersonating the...
Multiple Networks Are Cracking Down On Racial Insensitivity
STUDIO CITY—Several stars of reality TV shows are being fired for past comments, and actions they've committed, that network higher-ups allegedly perceived as racially...
TV Networks Hire PI Edward Myers To Find Celebrities’ Racist Comments
STUDIO CITY—On Wednesday, June 17, Page Six reported that several TV networks had hired infamous private investigator Edward Myers to identify any racist comments...
Four “Vanderpump Rules” Stars Fired For Racist Behavior
WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Tuesday, June 9, Bravo released a statement noting that several cast members from the reality series "Vanderpump Rules" had been fired from...
“In The Heat Of The Night” Has Potent Relevance
HOLLYWOOD─I don’t think anyone in America could have predicted the things that have unfolded in the past 3 months, particularly in regards to race...
“The Banker” Delivers Powerful Punch
HOLLYWOOD─I always say I’m not the biggest fan of movies that force America to reflect back on its ugly history, while questioning if enough...
Blatant Racism
UNITED STATES—I could not believe the video that a family member sent me last week of a woman running for a city council seat...
Jussie Smollett Brutally Attacked… or Not?
CHICAGO— Jussie Smollet was brutally attacked while walking to Subway Restaurant. The attackers were in ski masks, wearing MAGA hats yelling racist and homophobic...
Chief Spagnoli Addresses Allegations
BEVERLY HILLS—Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli addresses the community of Beverly Hills with a video message regarding current allegations against her and the...
“The Hate U Give” Is Powerful, Riveting
HOLLYWOOD—I would be lying if I told you I did not have some apprehension about seeing the movie “The Hate U Give.” I presumed...
Lawsuits Plague BH Police Department
BEVERLY HILLS— A video posted on YouTube is now at the center of several lawsuits filed against the city of Beverly Hills, the Beverly...
“BlacKkKlansman” Is Mediocre At Best
HOLLYWOOD—Spike Lee, I was first introduced to this cinematic auteur as an undergraduate studying film. One of the first films I ever watched of...
KKK Didn’t Win After All – Michael Survived!
HELLO AMERICA!—Since there is a major film in the planning based on my book “Hollywood Through the Back Door,” one of the highlighted scenes,...