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THROWBACK POST Controversy quickly erupted over the premiere of the History Channel's re-boot of slave mini-series "Roots," a film that was originally adapted from the Alex Haley book of the same title 40 year ago.  Some African Americans joined the boycott bandwagon driven by West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg, based on the false claim that Hollywood is saturated with slave movies. The objections ranged from:  "There are too many slave movies on the market," to "There are not a enough positive depictions of Blacks in media," and "Blacks don't need to be reminded of the painful past."  Snoop Dogg’s Protest “ Sick of this sh-t. How the f-ck they gonna put Roots on Memorial Day? ” Snoop asked in a viral video. He accused Hollywood of “beating that sh-t into our heads” and demanded more stories about Black success. “ The only success we have is Roots and 12 Years a Slave, and sh-t like that, huh? ” His solution: boycott. “ Let’s create our own...

OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE PORTRAIT OF THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BARACK OBAMA AND FIRST LADY MICHELE OBAMA By Mona Austin There have been many artistic depictions of the Obamas, the first African Americans to serve in the White House, but none as significant as the portraits that  permanently reside there.        On September 7, 2022  the couple returned to the White House  to unveil their official  portraits, a tradition that was established by First Lady Jackie Kennedy, but an honor that goes back to George Washington.  “Welcome home,' said Pres. Joe Biden who served as the vice president during the Obama administration. Current and former staffers attended the affair which served as a pat on the back for the collective impact of their service. Mr. Obama fused humor into his remarks, while Mrs. Obama spoke of the magnitude of being the first Black FLOTUS. The couple reminisced about their time White House and some of the important ...

The Slice News Digitial is your source for Black News, entertainment and law making in Washington at the White House and on Capitol Hill. We aim to educate, empower and illuminate truth in reporting. Capturing the general news cloud as well as the subjects that uniquely pertain to Black life and culture, The Slice News is a trusted newsmaker located in the DMV. The African-American and woman owned digital news brand was established in 2020 during a period of yellowing journalism. Troubled by widespread misinformation, Mulitmedia Journalist Mona Austin built a reliable platform in response to alternative, politically driven "fake news, "influencer "reporting," paid subscription based news services, Black gossip outlets, the over-saturation of activist reporting and stale legacy media coverage. We do not focus on recycled headlines or sensational click bait but provide hard news in a straight-forward manner that adheres to the standards of journalism. The ...

Vice President Kamal Harris renders the oath of office to Kristen Clarke, the first African American woman to lead the Civil Rights Division with Attorney General Merrick Garland standing by and her mother holding the Bible. SUMMARY It should not have taken any extra effort to get Kristen Clarke, an attorney with a luminous 20-year track record of advocating for equality for all, confirmed to the lead the Civil Rights Division. She was beyond qualified for the job. Clarke is now the first woman to head the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice. Proof that it is important to have women's voices in all areas of leadership, weeks before the final vote, several women spoke up for her in their own way: - Press Secretary Jen Psaki pinpointed several reasons Pres. Joe Biden had nominated Clarke for the role as justification for the Senate to move forward with the vote. - Melanie Campbell and her National Coalition for Black Civic Participation promoted her confirmation onl...

WASHINGTON , DC -- As part of its celebration of Black History Month, NASA will honor retired Air Force Col.  Charles McGee  at a ceremony  Wednesday, Feb. 5 , in the James Webb Auditorium at NASA Headquarters, located at 300 E Street SW in  Washington . The event, sponsored by the NASA Headquarters chapter of Blacks in Government, will begin at  11:30 a.m. EST  and will air live on NASA TV and the agency's  website . McGee, who served as a pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II – known at the time as the "Red Tails" – was a career officer in the Air Force and also served during the Korean and  Vietnam  wars, having flown 409 combat missions during his 30 years of service. Of the 355 Tuskegee pilots who flew in combat, McGee is one of only nine surviving. McGee is scheduled to receive an honorary promotion to the rank of brigadier general, as authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20...