by Fabiola Noel | Jun 4, 2021 | Uncategorized |
In preparation for his Verzuz showdown against Bow Wow, Soulja Boy just upped the stakes. They have been trolling one another on social media since they announced their battle, but Soulja stepped it up another notch.
Soulja Boy and BOW battle on social media
In an Instagram clip posted Thursday (June 3), Soulja showed off his bright red Lamborghini. “If you win the Verzuz, I’ll give you the keys to my Lambo,” Soulja said. The odds are 100 to 1 that you won’t get the Lambo yet. It’s still the same Lambo for me. A shitload of cash bought me my shit. You can call me the owner. Let’s not play with me anymore, Bow Wow. Lamborghini is no longer yours!”
The Verzuz battle is trending on Twitter
Tweeted Bow, “I don’t want that a** old lambo.”. Those are the same lambos we had as kids. You just wrapped it, it use[d] to be orange. 300,000 miles have been put on that car. It’s cool with me.”
Among several jokes, Bow called Soulja’s car a CD player, making fun of its age.
Soulja Boy and BOW WOW jokingly beef on social media and hype up the impending battle
Ima beat the mans ass just off my 1st album! In another tweet, he said the same. The NI**A MR COLLIPARK found you. SNOOP and SUGIE KNIGHT found me. There are significant differences between us.”
Since their respective Verzuz announcements, Bow and Verzuz have roasted each other, but she assured a fan it is all love.
Article was written by Jonathan P-Wright, freelance writer for R.N.H. Magazine and C.V.O. of RADIOPUSHERS
by Fabiola Noel | Jun 4, 2021 | Latest, POLITICS |
It was announced Friday that Facebook Inc. (FB.O) had suspended former U.S. Until at least January 2023, the platform will eliminate Donald Trump from its platform and will change the way rule-breaking world leaders are treated in the future.
After the Jan. 7 Capitol riot, when he was initially blocked from posting, Facebook announced the suspension, which would last at least two years, will be lifted only if there is no longer a risk to public safety. Facebook suspended Trump’s account, calling it “an insult” to the Americans who supported him.
Political repercussions and setbacks for the republican party
With this new timeline, Donald Trump will lose a huge social media platform ahead of the November 2022 Congressional elections. Facebook might still be accessible to him after 2024.
Tweets from Trump have been permanently blocked by Twitter (TWTR.N) and remain suspended on Google’s YouTube (GOOGL.O). In the wake of shuttering his recently launched blog, he hinted he would launch his own service, but his company gave no details.
As Facebook’s head of global affairs explained in his post, Trump was suspended for severe reasons that deserved the most severe sanctions available under the new policy.
Facebook had major leverage over Donald J. Trump
According to Facebook’s independent oversight board in May, the company was able to enforce its unprecedented ban on Trump, who had posted offensive political content. A proportionate response will be needed, the board ruled, not an indefinite ban.
Taking a swipe at the record 75M people who supported him in the 2016 election, Trump said, “Facebook’s ruling is an insult to them and many others.” “2020 Presidential Elections are rigged. Protests must be organized to fix this with censorship and silencing. It is transparent that we must win this battle. It can no longer be tolerated by our nation.”
The social network will work with experts to restore Trump’s account once a public safety risk has passed. As part of the evaluation, the committee said it would look at signs of civil unrest, such as instances of violence.
Moreover, the document said that further violations of rules will trigger escalating sanctions that will lead to Trump’s removal.
POLICY CHANGES
World leaders and politicians who violated social media guidelines have been the subject of some controversy in recent years. As long as Facebook and Twitter Inc. (TWTR.N) are concerned about the behavior of politicians, world leaders, and elected officials, these platforms should be given the benefit of the doubt.
As the Internet giant announced Friday, it will finally end its policy of exempting politicians from some content moderation rules when their content is deemed “newsworthy.” It will also disclose the instances when it does use this exemption.
However, Facebook’s spokesman told us that politicians’ posts will still be excluded from third-party fact-checking. Reports of some of these changes were originally published by The Verge.
Several people have criticized Facebook’s lack of involvement in political speech. Republicans and some free-expression advocates, however, have also criticized the Trump ban as disturbing.
In addition, the European Union and the United Kingdom launched formal investigations to determine if Facebook is misusing the vast amount of user information it collects.
Article was written by Jonathan P-Wright, freelance writer for R.N.H. Magazine and C.V.O. of RADIOPUSHERS
by Fabiola Noel | Jun 4, 2021 | Business News, Digital Mogul, Latest |
Salesforce partners with MarketPlacer to create a dynamic online shopping network
In an announcement about Shop Circulate, Sean “Diddy” Combs teamed up with Salesforce to create a curated digital marketplace that offers exclusive items made by Black entrepreneurs. This platform’s mission is to empower consumers with Black owned brands and give Black businesses a global audience. MarketPlacer is a leading online marketplace technology company and Deloitte Digital is a partner to build and deliver this new platform.
Shop Circulate aims to revolutionize minority e-commerce
Announcing Shop Circulate on the centennial anniversary of the Tulsa massacre, the announcement emphasizes the importance of empowering Black entrepreneurs and circulating resources within the Black community.”
“Building Black wealth begins with investing in Black-owned companies as well as providing access to consumers to help small businesses thrive. Using Salesforce’s platform will make it easier to achieve economic justice for all.” “I’m thrilled to partner with Salesforce on this initiative.”
Sean Combs’s mission is to uplift, monetize, and globally brand black businesses.
Sean Combs and Combs Enterprises were lauded by Marc Benioff, who is CEO and Chairman of Salesforce, for cooperating to reduce the wealth gap that prevents many Black Americans from achieving economic equality. Our nation is going to be closer to true equality if we support Black-owned businesses, make Black entrepreneurship prominent, and promote Black entrepreneurship through Shop Circulate.”
Article was written by Jonathan P-Wright, freelance writer for R.N.H. Magazine and C.V.O. of RADIOPUSHERS
by Fabiola Noel | Jun 4, 2021 | Black Girl Magic, Digital Mogul, Latest |
The award was created by Ava DuVernay and Google as part of a new partnership for the launch of ARRAY, her multi-platform media company, and arts collective. The grant is specifically dedicated to supporting emerging filmmakers of color.
In a statement, Ava DuVernay said, “I’ve always started my films by self-funding. So it’s a full-circle moment.” I want to identify a new writer/director and work with Google and the grant advisory committee of ARRAY to make their vision a reality. The mission of ARRAY is to create inclusive stories, and we’re happy to also give grantees access to ARRAY Crew so that their film may integrate the world around them into its set.
She hopes the Array/Google Feature Film Grant will help the next woman filmmaker create her first feature film and create a supportive community of diverse storytelling.
According to Ava DuVernay, the purpose of the project is to amplify the voices of black, brown, and women of all backgrounds. Being in a position to award a filmmaker a half-million dollars ten years after starting out with a $50,000 film is a full-circle moment.
DuVernay’s new grant is the result of conversations between the tech giant and DuVernay in which Google pitched the idea of making a huge splash for up-and-coming entertainment creators.
In order for the grant to be given, both parties had to agree that in order to create something extraordinary, filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds needed tools.
Advisory committees in the independent filmmaking community will select the winner of the grant, Deadline reports. DuVernay will then fund their production with the help of her digital database Array Crew, which utilizes Ava DuVernay’s diversity to offer hiring managers access to underrepresented film and TV professionals.
The director of entertainment partnerships for Google Assistant, Elle Roth-Brunet, said she was honored to help ARRAY display the talents of underrepresented artists. AARRAY and Google Feature Film Grants are in line with the commitment of Google Assistant to being helpful to people in their everyday lives.
This fellowship is part of a collaboration between Google and The Black List for diverse screenwriters.
Article was written by Jonathan P-Wright, freelance writer for R.N.H. Magazine and C.V.O. of RADIOPUSHERS
by Fabiola Noel | Jun 3, 2021 | Editorial Pick, Latest, Trending |
On September 17, 1967, in the crime-ridden and drug-infested ghettoes of the Bronx and Harlem, a gift from God was delivered: Malik Yoba. No silver spoon, white picket fence, house on the hills, or any type of relief during his early years of childhood—the streets of NYC in the 60s and 70s were vicious, and only the strong survived. By the age of fifteen, he had cheated death when a bullet was lodged in his neck. The bullet was removed, and Malik Yoba’s journey was just getting started.
Labeled as a “misunderstood child” during his early years, he possessed unusual compassion for inner-city youths and categorized many as the victims of widely held racial and social misperceptions. Malik Yoba engulfed himself in volunteering, mentoring, and inspiring the lives of the future leaders of tomorrow. Most people are totally unaware that Malik Yoba taught inner-city youths in the areas of acting and music.
Before he launched his illustrious career in Hollywood, the seeds of his success were already being planted within the youths of NYC.
In 1991, Malik Yoba auditioned for the blockbuster comedy movie Cool Runnings. Yoba’s role as a feisty and hot-tempered member of the Jamaican bobsled team was significant and necessary for the chemistry of the film. Movie critics were not convinced and panned the movie as merely average. However, audiences disagreed, and Cool Runnings soared in theaters, exceeding 68 million dollars. Malik’s flight of success took off and never came back down.
Soon, he landed the coveted role of J.C. Williams on the runaway FOX TV series “New York Undercover.” Playing alongside Michael de Lorenzo (as Eddie Torres), the show enabled viewers to see Harlem, crime, NYPD, rap music, and the entire City of New York from a whole different perspective. New York Undercover is one of the most successful TV shows in FOX TV history. The most important factor is its impact on pop and hip-hop culture. Celebrities worldwide craved to be a part of the show.
Everyone from Tyra Banks to Taye Diggs appeared on the show, and fame followed everyone. The show was the perfect balance between real-life issues and Hollywood drama. Viewers connected emotionally with each character, and public reaction was overwhelming. The essence of J.C. Williams was the talk of every local barbershop, beauty salon, and family BBQ everywhere. Malik Yoba and Michael de Lorenzo were the best duos in Hollywood since Earvin “Magic” Johnson and James Worthy. FOX and Malik Yoba were the new sensation on television, and the rose was growing through the concrete jungle. New York Undercover lasted four seasons and wrapped in late June 1998.
At around the same time, Yoba returned to activism with full force, helming a series of interactive lectures for troubled urban youth called “Why Are You on This Planet?” The program combined exercises in reading, writing, art, music, and visualization to teach children self-empowerment and the wisdom of solid decision-making. “Why Are You on This Planet?” qualified as an instant, triumphant success and continued seemingly without end; in the meantime, Yoba perpetuated his dramatic efforts as well, with contributions to innumerable motion pictures. In addition, he gave a pair of small, impressive performances in two very different 1997 indie dramas—first as Detective Carson in James Mangold’s all-star New Jersey policier Cop Land (1997), then as a studio engineer in George Tillman Jr.’s ensemble comedy-drama Soul Food, alongside Vivica A. Fox and Vanessa L. Williams.
From 2011 to 2012, Yoba appeared as former FBI Special Agent Bill Harken on “Alphas,” a science fiction drama series about a team of people with special abilities who belong to a secret department attached to the DOD. In 2013, Yoba joined the cast of “Revolution” as Jim Hudson, a former captain of the Monroe Republic. In 2015, Malik Yoba made history alongside FOX once more as he was cast as Vernon Turner, Lucious Lyon’s business partner and chairman of Empire Entertainment in “Empire.”
Yoba’s role is dynamic, challenging, inspiring, dark, and vintage Hollywood showmanship. Being the unsung hero of the Lucious Lyon Empire is a very intricate role and the perfect balance between obedience and power. When you watch Malik Yoba on the screen, you can hear, see, and feel his journey in every scene. Malik brings you directly into the moment, and he always leaves his audience wanting more. When you think of the impact of Malik Yoba not just in Hollywood but on the inner-city youths of NYC, the reflection of his power shines brightest.
This article was penned by Jonathan P. Wright. Jonathan is a freelance writer for multiple mainstream publications and CVO of RADIOPUSHERS. You can read more of his work by clicking here.
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