| No Images? Click here   Beyoncé made a surprise appearance Tuesday night to present Colin Kaepernick with Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award and made a very powerful statement.“Colin took action with no fear of consequence or repercussion, only hope to change the world for the better; to change perception; to change the way we treat each other, especially people of color,” Beyoncé said as she thanked Kaepernick for his selflessness and conviction. “We’re still waiting for the world to catch up.”  It’s no coincidence whose pain is being heard, Gabrielle Union said.The actress and author recently sat down with The New York Times to discuss her new book, We’re Going To Need More Wine, and how as a rape survivor, she’s been dealing with the current wave of sexual harassment and assault allegations. “I think the floodgates have opened for white women,” Union told the Times. “I don’t think it’s a coincidence whose pain has been taken seriously. Whose pain we have showed historically and continued to show. Whose pain is tolerable and whose pain is intolerable. And whose pain needs to be addressed now.”
  Hear us out!"She’s Gotta Have It" made me angry ― a reaction I hadn’t expected, but was ultimately thrilled with, Zeba Blay writes in her latest essay.Authentic representations of black people created by black people have had to be exceptional to receive even the slightest praise in the film and television industries. Sometimes, any form of representation feels like a win, and criticism of that representation feels like a betrayal. But maybe now’s a good time to sit with, consider and process how we praise and how we criticize black art.Because for all its glorious blackness, and for all its good intentions, "She’s Gotta Have It" is not necessarily a good show. And that’s OK.  Tracee Ellis Ross used her platform guest-hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Tuesday night to support women in multiple industries who’ve come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and assault.“Treating another human with respect isn’t complicated, but it seems a bit confusing for a lot of men out there,” Ross said. “So I wrote a book.”
 During a news segment on Tuesday night before the race was called, WGCL-TV journalist Sharon Reed addressed a viewer, Kathy Rae, who sent an email criticizing the anchor’s comments on how race played a role in the election. In the email, Rae called Reed a “N***r,” misspelling the slur. Reed wasn’t having any of that ignorance.“I didn’t say white people couldn’t talk about race. Quite the contrary, we think that race is an authentic discussion to have,” Reed told the racist viewer on air.“So I think when arguing with somebody, you have to be careful not to mischaracterize their viewpoint, so I won’t mischaracterize your view either, Kathy Rae,” she continued. “I get it. On Dec. 5, 2017, you think it’s OK to call this journalist a nigger. I don’t. But I could clap back and say a few things to you. But instead, I’ll let your words, Kathy Rae, speak for themselves. And that’ll be the last word.” Stay plugged in with the stories on black life and culture that matter.Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Subscribe here! Like what you see? Share with a friend! Want more? Check out (In)formation and Queer Voices.©2017 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 |
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