Doesn’t the saying go; “Only 3 types of people tell the truth – kids, drunk people, and angry people.” Well, one third-grader penned an honest open letter to American voters about the consequences of voting for Trump and it has gone viral. Hit the jump for more.
Stacey Dash Claps Back At BET In An Open Letter: “How BET Lies To Black People”
Clueless actress and Fox News contributor, Stacey Dash has been receiving a ton of backlash after she suggested that there no longer be a BET network and Black History Month, while addressing the current Oscar boycott. During a live broadcast of Fox & Friends earlier this week Dash said, “We have to make up our minds. Either we want to have segregation or integration and if we don’t want segregation, then we need to get rid of channels like BET and the BET Awards and the Image Awards where you’re only awarded if you’re black,” she continued, “If it were the other way around, we would be up in arms. It’s a double standard.” The BET network didn’t take to kindly to her words and slammed the actress on Instagram in a hilarious post reminding her that she had a reoccurring role their hit show, The Game and she could return her checks. Now, Dash is firing back at the network in an open letter posted to her blog titled,”How BET Lies To Black People.” Read more below.
(Video) Aww! Mendeecees Has A Heartfelt Message For His Daughter Before Prison Sentence
Father, husband and Love & Hip-Hop star Mendeecees Harris will be turning himself in soon to begin an eight-year prison sentence for old drug charges. Before he goes, however, he has a message that he wants his one-year-old daughter with Yandy to hear. Sitting down with the L&HH cameras, Mendeecees pours his out to baby Skylar, telling her how much she means to him and how he will always be her protector. He also adds a touching note for his wife. “Your mother, she’s a perfect woman, a role model… And if you could turn out to be half of your mother, I would be so grateful because I love what your mother stands for. She’s a woman with class. I fell in love with her because she was so different than what I was used to. So hopefully, you’ll pick up the traits of your moms and carry out all the stuff she believe in, you’ll believe in. And it’s going to take you a long way.” So sweet! Check out the full video below! Prayers up for the Harris family in this difficult time.
Russell Simmons Calls Out Donald Trump In An Open Letter Says “Stop The Bullsh*t”
After rolling out his plan to ban all Muslim travel to the United States, Donald Trump caused quite the commotion throughout the nation. His words were so offensive that even the White House called for the disqualification of his presidential run. It seems now that friends of Trump can no longer stand by him and support his campaign, one friend in particular is Russell Simmons. In an open letter written on his website, Global Grind, Simmons called out Trump asking him very directly to “stop the bullshit.”
Charlie Sheen Pens An Open Letter Following HIV Announcement
After dropping a bombshell announcement on Matt Lauer on Tuesday morning (November 17th), revealing that he’s HIV positive, actor Charlie Sheen penned an open letter to the public opening up his struggle and internal battle since being diagnosed with the virus. Read more below.
Kendrick Lamar Pays Tribute To Eazy-E In An Open Letter
Paper Magazine is paying homage to those rappers that paved the way for hip-hop by sharing open letters written by today’s artists. Kendrick Lamar who also recently shared a letter dedicated to Tupac, payed tribute the late rapper Eazy-E sharing the influence the N.W.A rapper had, saying, “I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for Eazy.” In addition to Kendrick Lamar, in upcoming features, fellow rappers Eminem and Swizz Beats will also share their thoughts and feelings about fallen rappers and how they were influenced by them. Read the full tribute below.
