Obama talks being ‘Black’ in America. Blog King, Mass Appeal WASHINGTON — In an effort to support African American businesses during “Black History Month,” quondam President Barack Obama effectuated an impromptu appearance at a virtual book club on Tuesday held by MahoganyBooks and The Very Smart Brothas Book Club. Both groups are in the Washington D.C. area. Book club members ...

Sandra Lindsay immunized first.  Blog King, Mass Appeal NEW YORK — Sandra Lindsay, the Black nurse in New York City who became the first person in the United States to receive Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine outside of trial analysis, is doing everything within her power to convince you and I to “believe in science” and get our asses immunized because “healing ...

Biden and Harris capture victory.  Blog King, Mass Appeal WASHINGTON — It took longer than expected but he pulled it off. Joe Biden kicked Donald Trump’s ass on Saturday to capture U.S. presidency. He’s POTUS #46. The 77-year-old Democrat won the 2020 presidential election after eclipsing the 270-vote threshold in the Electoral College. Biden also recorded more than 74 million ...

Hawk Newsome arrested, jailed.  Blog King, Mass Appeal NEW YORK — Hawk Newsome, co-founder of the New York chapter of “Black Lives Matter,” was thrown in the slammer this weekend during an obstreperous protest that saw hundreds of BLM demonstrators going toe-to-toe with Donald Trump supporters in the middle of the street. The political donnybrook transpired in downtown Manhattan. It ...

LeBron James ‘called’ Obama. Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — If you recall, in the aftermath of the police-involved shooting of Jacob Blake, the Milwaukee Bucks spearheaded an unprecedented boycott that coaxed several NBA teams to walk out on their first round playoff games. But — according to LeBron James — had it not been for a late night ...

Rihanna & Beyoncé certifiably wealthy.  Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — “Show me the money!” Last year, Rihanna was certified by Forbes as being the most affluent female virtuoso on the planet. Now, more than a year later, she joined Forbes’ “Richest Self-Made Women Under 40” list for the very first time. Rihanna’s “Fenty Beauty” cosmetics brand has been ...

Vice Presidential Debate was civil. Blog King, Mass Appeal SALT LAKE — For starters, the Vice Presidential debate at the University of Utah — featuring Senator Kamala Harris versus Vice President Mike Pence — was far less pugnacious than its presidential forerunner the week prior. Unlike Chris Wallace, Moderator Susan Page of USA Today maintained satisfactory authority throughout the night ...

St. Louis couple brandish firearms. Blog King, Mass Appeal ST. LOUIS — Law enforcement officials in St. Louis are investigating after Mark McCloskey, 63, and his wife Patricia McCloskey, 61, pointed guns at peaceful protesters as they marched towards Mayor Lyda Krewson’s residence to demand her resignation. The gun-toting incident transpired Sunday night around 7:30 p.m. in front of the ...

Candace Owens hammers Floyd. Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — Conservative activist Candace Owens is not a fan of George Floyd and it makes her sick to the stomach that he’s being championed as a martyr for Black America. George, 46, was asphyxiated by white police officer Derek Chauvin during a forgery bust in Minneapolis, sparking riots and protests ...

Obama addresses college graduates. Blog King, Mass Appeal CHICAGO — Let’s call ’em the Class of COVID-19! Whilom President Barack Obama took the gloves off Saturday afternoon while exhorting thousands of college graduates during a YouTube commencement ceremony. While delivering an oration on “Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition,” the quondam Commander-in-Chief lambasted President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus ...