Sydney Anderson, Author at Black Wall Street Times

Hattie McDaniel: the first black Oscar winner, 84 years ago today

Sydney Anderson — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:52:52 +0000

Hattie McDaniel accepting her Academy Award, for her role as “Mammy” in the film “Gone With the Wind.” Photo Courtesy: (AP Photo).

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On February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel made history as she became the first African American to win an Academy Award with the film, “Gone With the Wind.” McDaniel took home Best Supporting Actress for her role as the Mammy.McDaniel took the stage at the 12th Academy Awards and was the only Black woman in the […]

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CDC donates $5M in scholarships for Tuskegee Descendants

Sydney Anderson — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:03:37 +0000

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On February 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation implemented a scholarship fund for the Tuskegee descendants.The CDC is a non-profit organization, which raised $5 million to advocate for the Voices For Our Fathers Legacy Foundation scholarships.Lillie Head, president of Voices For Our Fathers Legacy Foundation, stated how it impacts other people […]

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Taraji P. Henson Releasing First Children’s Book

Sydney Anderson — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 23:57:36 +0000

Taraji P. Henson set to release her new upcoming children’s book, “You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!).” Photo Courtesy: Mr. D Adams

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Taraji P. Henson, a talented actress, has a new children's book, “You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!)”, which releases on June 18, 2024.In an exclusive statement to People, Henson stated, “Mental health struggles can start even in childhood and oftentimes it begins with being bullied. This book isn’t just about bullying though—it’s […]

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Former NBA Player Rajon Rondo arrested in Indiana

Sydney Anderson — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:10:45 +0000

FILE – Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rajon Rondo (1) is shown against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Atlanta. The two-time NBA champion was arrested Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in southern Indiana on misdemeanor gun and drug charges. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

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Former NBA player Rajon Rondo was arrested Sunday in Indiana on misdemeanor charges: firearm, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.The two-time NBA champion was driving a black 2022 Tesla with a youth inside on Sunday at around 1:00 p.m. A trooper pulled him to the side, after a call reported unsafe and reckless driving on the I-65 […]

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Supreme Court sides with Biden, over ongoing Battle with Texas

Sydney Anderson — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:10:06 +0000

Supreme Court approves removal of concertina wire along US-Mexico border. Photo Courtesy: (AP Photo/Eric Gay,File).

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The Supreme Court has sided with the Biden administration, voting 5-4 in favor of eliminating the concertina razor wire amongst the US-Mexico border.Although Biden’s administration has the upper hand, Texas State Governor Greg Abbot is defying the Supreme Court ruling, escalating a dispute at the border between the Biden administration and Texas. Why is Texas […]

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