NAACP Image Awards: Sherri Shepherd, Kym Whitley Win on Night One
Will Smith picked up an outstanding literary work honor for his autobiography.
Media
CNN Hires Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms as Political Commentator
Bottoms announced last year she would not be seeking re-election as mayor.
CNN President Jeff Zucker Resigns Over Undisclosed Relationship
Three interim execs have been appointed to lead the network – Michael Bass, Amy Entelis, and Ken Jautz.
Gayle King Announces Whether She’ll Stay at ‘CBS Mornings’
“I still feel that in many ways I’m just getting started,” King said Friday.
TV News Reporter Hit by Car During Live Shot – Continues Reporting
“My whole life just flashed before my eyes. But this is live TV,” the reporter said.
Vogue Magazine Criticized for Cover Making Black Models Look ‘Entirely Wrong’
“I love that we are finally giving more space to African beauty,” says British Vogue editor Edward Enninful.
Symone Sanders to Host MSNBC Show After Leaving Job as Kamala Harris’ Spokesperson
“I look forward to working with some of the most talented and amazing people in news,” Sanders said Monday.
Black News Channel Begins ‘Brutal’ Layoffs Days Before Christmas
“This is a very difficult day, and a reminder that stages of our journey will be arduous and painful,” CEO Princell Hair said.
Chris Cuomo Fired by CNN ‘Effective Immediately’
“This is not how I want my time at CNN to end,” the news anchor said in a statement.
TV Station Security Guard Dies After Being Shot While Protecting News Crew
Kevin Nishita leaves behind a wife, two children and three grandchildren.
