White Actor Will Play Martin Luther King Jr

The casting of a white actor as Martin Luther King in an Ohio university production of Katori Hall’s acclaimed play The Mountaintop was “a disservice to not just Dr King but an entire community”, the playwright has said.

“I didn’t want this to be a stunt, but a true exploration of King’s wish that we all be judged by the content of our character and not the color of our skin,” Oatman said. “I wanted the contrast … I wanted to see how the words rang differently or indeed the same, coming from two different actors, with two different racial backgrounds.”

Oatman did not respond to a request for comment, but Hall said she had a respectful phone call with the director about a month after he staged the play at the university’s Department of Pan-African Studies’ African Community Theatre from late September to early October.

“I feel as though a lot of theatermakers were a bit appalled at the choice that the director made – and that it was supported so wholeheartedly by the institution,” Hall said. “So it was really a moment to talk about playwright intention, but to then, beyond that, talk about much bigger issues, about not only being a black artist but also being a black person in America.”

The Evolution Of Gangster Rap

Gangsta rap or Gangster rap is a style of hip hop characterized by themes and lyrics that generally emphasize the "gangsta" lifestyle. The genre evolved from hard rap into a distinct form, pioneered in the mid-1980s by rappers such as Schoolly D and Ice-T, and was popularized in the later part of the 1980s by groups like N.W.A. 

Byron Allen Buys Black News Channel for $11 Million

 

According to reports, billionaire Byron Allen's Allen Media Group is buying the bankrupt Black News Channel for $11 million. 

The Hollywood Reporter notes Allen Media Group has acquired “substantially all” of the Black News Channel assets with the purchase to revive the recently defunct media outlet. 

The First African American Governor In Florida

Donald Trump called for Democrats to concede and the turn outs hit him in the face. The race was a hotly contested one that became symbolic of the nation’s issues with over race and class in the Trump era.

According to the Tallahassee Democrat, in a video post, Gillum said, “R. Jai and I wanted to take a moment to congratulate Mr. DeSantis on becoming the next governor of the great state of Florida,” Gillum said in a Facebook video in which he appeared alongside his wife. “This has been the journey of our lives.”

After a long, hard battle to become the first African American governor in the history of the sunshine state of Florida, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum as gracefully bowed out. Gillum, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Florida, conceded to his Republican adversary, former Rep. Ron DeSantis, on Saturday evening which ended the extended fight that saw the Tallahassee mayor retract his Election Day concession during a statewide recount.

Those matters became a major focal point during the primary and escalated when DeSantis went on Fox News a day after the primary to extol Florida voters not to “monkey this up” by voting for Gillum.

What If Michael Jackson Was Alive, What Would You Want To Ask Him

What would you do or say if Michael Jackson was still alive today? If Michael Jackson was alive today, would he still be making music, and still be the king of pop?

At the time of his death, Jackson was still a huge draw, particularly in Europe. He was still an active performer, and his last album, Invincible, had been put out in 2001, eight years before he died. It was a huge seller around the world at the time.

And his health was not good-had he not died, he in all likelihood might have been too ill to continue to be an active touring, working musician. Touring and public appearances are a lot of work, and Jackson just wasn’t well. And as we now know, his This is It tour was controversial because the sponsors of that tour basically put pressure on Jackson to commit to a heavy schedule while knowing he wasn’t in very good health.

Should Rachel Dolezal Be Praised Or Criticized

I don't understand why Rachel Dolezal is being criticized for her actions as lead of the NAACP. According, to the NAACP race doesn't matter as who becomes the president as long as they are the best person for the job. If she done her duties, and led the NAACP without harming it, then I don't see anything wrong. Accepting her means that the NAACP actually practice equal racism.

“The movement is larger than a moment in time or a single person’s story,” Dolezal said in a statement. “While challenging the construct of race is at the core of evolving human consciousness, we can NOT afford to lose sight of” the NAACP’s core mission, she wrote.

Dolezal has identified herself as partly African-American, but her parents say they are both of European origin. She attended the historically black Howard University and reportedly began identifying with the African-American community in the last ten years.

Erica Mena Top 5 Hottest Photos

+Erica Mena has just became the next top model on The Wrap-Up Magazine. Take a look at her top 5 hottest photos below. Erica Mena is an American Actress, Author, Recording Artist and Model.

Victoria Kimani Releases New "Afropolitan" #Mixtape @VICTORIA_KIMANI #NowPlayingOnTWUM

East Africa’s trailblazing Queen, Victoria Kimani releases her new LP "Afropolitan " Independently under her own Imprint Kimani Music. This 7 song compilation is a fantastic glimpse into the unfiltered natural vibe of Miss Kimani.

What Roc Nation And The NFL Is Doing For Hadiya Pendleton

It's a good thing how Jay-Z is getting involved in our African American culture. It's time we slow down gun violence in our black communities. He is really using his voice to stand out behind his music while having the NFL to back him up.

Jay-Z's Team Roc and the NFL debuted a public service announcement that honors the life of Hadiya Pendleton, a young girl who was fatally shot in Chicago in 2013.

Hadiya Pendleton's family has continued to keep her legacy alive. The Chicago teen is the subject of Team Roc's latest PSA about putting an end to gun violence.

Pendleton is one of many stories of kids being killed by gun violence from all over the world. Pendleton was gunned down as she was spending time with friends at the city's Harsh Park.

The video titled "Hadiya's Promise" is narrated by her mother Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton, who shared her daughter's hopes and dreams as well as her own efforts at social justice in her young years.

Top 5 Hottest Roxy Reynolds Photos

The Wrap-Up Magazine is back at it. this time with the top 5 hottest of +Roxy Reynolds. Roxy Reynolds (born December 28, 1983) is an American pornographic actress, and glamour model of African American descent.

 

Roxy Reynolds has a phatty. And she knows what to do with it. The certified ass clapper and master at doing the splits has gained a substantial fame off porn. Were not ashamed to say here at The Wrap-Up Magazine that she is our favorite female porn star.

Porn star Roxy Reynolds had her chain snatched, and she was willing to drop a fistful of stacks to get it back. Feel the rise of a corporate vixen as she intricately weaves her way through the porn industry.

 Roxy recently came out on at interview to talk about her up and coming book, wanting a family life, and having kids. If a man does not find this ebony chick hot, then something is wrong with him.

Ida Ljungqvist Playboy Photos

Ida Ljungqvist is a Tanzanian-Swedish model probably best known for her appearance in Playboy as Miss March 2008 and 2009 Playmate of the Year.

Ida Ljungqvist is the first African-born and second Swedish model to be named Playmate of the Year. She is also the first Playmate of the Year to dedicate her title to philanthropic charities. Her measurements are 32D-21-35.

Though she traveled a lot as a child, Ida grew up primarily in East Africa and Southeast Asia and she can speak three languages: English, Swedish and Swahili. She said, “My sexiest quality is that I have a very adventurous spirit. I am willing to try anything at least once.”

Ida Ljungqvist is a famous model. She may be in a relationship but previously she was married to Joshua R.Lang.

Ida Ljungqvist has a degree in fashion design. She was discovered while working in Beverly Hills at a Bebe clothing store. Her ambitions are modeling, writing short stories, learning a forth language and taking up golf.

Small Business Loans For Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs of color based in the Southeast, this fund is for you. The Charlotte-based UP Community Fund is making capital more readily available to minority-owned businesses specifically in Atlanta, Baltimore, and Charlotte.

The fund will provide small business loans ranging from $250,000 to $1.2 million to small businesses and community organizations.

Their firm is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the southeast market has the greatest challenges in terms of access to capital and upward mobility for entrepreneurs of color and specifically African American-owned and operated businesses.

Visit the www.upcommunityfund.com website.

Teyana Taylor Top 5 Hottest Photos

+Teyana Taylor has been featured in The Wrap-Up Magazine's Top 5 Hottest Photos. Teyana Taylor (born December 10, 1990), is an American recording artist and actress from Harlem, New York. In 2007.

 Teyana Taylor, the star of Kanye West's “Fade” music video, is revealing the secret to her rocking body – and it's not what you'd think. A recent article being shared on Facebook claims that rapper Eric Lynn Wright, aka Eazy-E, is Teyana Taylor's father. The article is incorrect, Teyana is not Eazy-E's daughter.

 Teyana Taylor was born and raised in Harlem, New York City. She is of African-American and Afro-Trinidadian descent. Taylor is an only child on her mother's side. On her father's side she has two brothers and one sister.

 Teyana Taylor is a vocalist, rap artist, and performer who has approximately net worth of $3 million bucks. In 2012, Taylor was signed by The Island Def Jam Music.

George Zimmerman Involved In Another Shooting

This guy does not get enough. George Zimmerman — acquitted by a Florida jury over the death of Trayvon Martin was involved in a shooting in Lake Mary, Florida. Zimmerman apparently suffered a minor gunshot wound, CNN affiliate WESH-TV reported, citing the police chief.

The shooting is under investigation, but it appeared to be some type of road rage incident, Gillett told CNN. Police said there were no fatalities in the shooting and said the department would not release additional information until a briefing planned for Monday afternoon.

It is the latest headline-grabbing incident for Zimmerman since his acquittal in July 2013 on a murder charge in the death of Martin, a 17-year-old African-American. Zimmerman fatally shot Martin on February 26, 2012. On that day, Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch captain in Sanford, Florida, called 911 to report “a suspicious person” in the neighborhood.

He was instructed not to get out of his SUV or approach the person, but Zimmerman disregarded the instructions. Moments later, neighbors report hearing gunfire.

Barack Obama Joins NBA Africa

 

Former President Barack Obama has plans to take the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) presence in Africa to the next level.

According to an announcement from the NBA, Obama is officially a minority owner and strategic partner in NBA Africa’s business, where he hopes to advance the league’s social responsibility efforts across the continent.

The Woman Known For Racist Social Media Posts

The hiring of former field organizer Teresa UnRue was officially announced through an email that acting Secretary Phil Rosenfelt dispensed to Education Department employees this week. UnRue was blasted in the media over the summer when a series of offensive Facebook posts were exposed by the media.

Back in June, UnRue shared a post that read "We Need Islam Control, Not Gun Control." Two months later she circulated a meme that poked fun at Mexicans for their accent. They were among several Facebook postings that reflected an insensitivity towards minority voters. Included among them was a viral video of an African-American man eating chicken while mocking his own race for a number of children they have and for still lamenting over slavery. "Had me crack'n up!! Thank you! Please share this with people," UnRue captioned.

The Huffington Post unveiled that it had traced back to discover posts that were hostile towards Barack Obama during his presidency. One such message accused the former President of treason and called him a "terrorist." At the time, the promotion of such propaganda was not uncommon for the Tea Party types who would eventually comprise Trump's base. However, now that he has taken an oath to serve all Americans while occupying the nation's highest office, his continued association with, much less his appointment of such divisive figures to his cabinet, may present a challenge to his reputation going forward.

The memo which names UnRue a new member of the administration does not specify what her job would be in the department.

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Candice Swanepoel Sizzling Photos

We found some sexy photos of +Candice Swanepoel online. Following her recent beach photo shoot, +Candice Swanepoel has so much buzz on social media this week that it was hard not to get swept up in the glamour of it all.

+Candice Swanepoel  is a South African model best known for her work with +Victoria Secret. In 2012, she came in 10th on the Forbes top-earning models list.

The 25-year-old Angel seemed perfectly content with her pristine employment conditions as she showcased a number of the lingerie giant's latest skimpy designs.

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Sinnamon Love Top 5 Hottest Photos

"The Wrap-Up Magazine" is back with another round of hot photos from your favorite stars. This time its by the pornstar "Sinnamon Love." Sinnamon Love is a former African American pornographic actress, fetish model, glamour model, and dominatrix. Check out some of her hottest photos below.

 She was raised in Flint, Michigan, and attended both private and magnet schools. At age 16 she moved to Los Angeles were she began her modeling career.

 she was accepted into Santa Monica College where she met her then husband with whom she had two children. In the early 90s, Love entered in the adult film industry, eventually landing her roles in over 200 films.

 ven after a successful battle with ovarian cancer, which ultimately led to the loss of an ovary and fallopian tube, Love bounced back and appeared in a Public Service Announcement for the Free Speech Coalition.

Should Lil Nas X Be Enlisted As A Country Artist?

Why is Lil Nas X finding it hard to gain acceptance in the world of mainstream country mirrors? Influential black artists found it difficult to get airplay on country radio.

Lil Nas X's viral country rap hit "Old Town Road" soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lil Nas X now has the ultimate revenge story as his song, "Old Town Road" which was pulled from Billboards country charts for not being country enough, is now the no.1 single in the country.

In a world where everything is racist, this goes to show how even the music industry has discrimination. Lil Nas X has introduced African Americans to a new sound of Country music which they have come to love.

Who am I to tell Billboard that "Old Town Road" is Country and deserves it's spot. Many blacks of today's generation didn't even know who Billy Ray Cirus was unless you talk about Miley Cirus.

We can now say that all cultures from hip-hop to country can now swing to a new tempo. Times are changing and I do believe that this may be the correct way to go. This vote this song even higher. Let it be known that more will come for its spot in country music billboards.

Karey Burke Talks The Future Of Disney

 

In the past five years, Disney and the imprints under its umbrella have made valiant efforts to diversify the brand with productions that have a strong premise based on African culture, Asian culture, Mexican culture, and more. In an effort to further establish its inclusive environment, Disney's President of General Entertainment content aims to provide more visibility for the LGBTQ community.