Nite Talks with Sasha

11/25/2021

Three men found guilty in death of Ahmaud Arbery

Three men found guilty in death of Ahmaud Arbery

The men were charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment and criminal attempt to commit a felony.

10/25/2021

Timeline Photos

#OnThisDay in 1997, over a half million African American women gathered to march on the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia for the Million Woman March, which sought to inspire African American women across the nation to work for their own improvement as well as that of their communities.

The day-long march and program of prayer, music, and inspirational speeches sought to address pressing interests for African American women, including the economic deterioration of African American communities, the importance of nurturing young children in a positive environment, finding a collective voice in politics and the civil rights movement, and strengthening Black families.

The organizers, led by grassroots Philadelphia activists Phile Chionesu and Asia Coney, took a grassroots approach, choosing to bypass organizations such as the NAACP and the Nation of Islam, both of which were influential in organizing the Million Man March in 1995. No major media, Hollywood, or TV personalities were invited. California Congresswoman Maxine Waters and South African activist and politician Winnie Madikezela-Mandela were the two main speakers to address attendees.

The mission statement of the rally on the Internet was as follows: “The Million Woman March is being implemented by Black Women who interact on grassroots and global levels. Black Women who understand the necessity of rebuilding our foundation as a people, and that we must in many respects begin at the origin (the root) upward…” #APeoplesJourney

10/25/2021

Snoop Dogg's Mother, Beverly Tate, Dies

https://www.tmz.com/2021/10/24/snoop-doggs-mother-beverly-tate-dies/

Beverly Tate's health had been in decline of late.

10/23/2021

Dave Chappelle Protestor Called Out For Racist Tweets - CH News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0enW5hKhw9c

https://www.comedyhype.com/ - As Chappelle Week continues on CH, we take a look at the recent Netflix walkout and it's lead protestor. According to reports a...

10/18/2021

Live updates: Colin Powell's death at 84

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/colin-powell-dies-10-18-21/index.html

Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state, has died from complications from Covid-19. Follow here for the latest.

09/23/2021

Timeline Photos

Today, the National Museum of African American History and Culture mourns the passing of influential filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles. Peebles was a pioneering African American film director as well as an actor, playwright and novelist.

He started shooting short documentaries in the 1950s; combining that career with writing, he eventually produced a feature film in France called La Permission (The Story of a Three-Day Pass; 1968). In an ironic instance of national/racial misidentification, Hollywood producers assumed he was French (and white) and offered him a contract.

His first film, Watermelon Man (1970), was also an exploration of confused identities, showing a racist white man who suddenly becomes Black. Van Peebles’s experience with studio executives was fractious, and he was determined to have total control over his next project, the pathbreaking Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song (1971).

The movie heralded a new era of African American–focused films and was the highest-grossing independent film at the time. In a career that spanned more than half a century, Melvin Van Peebles inspired a generation of filmmakers to create stories through the African American lens.

Melvin Van Peebles was the father of actor and director Mario Van Peebles.

"Dad knew that Black images matter. If a picture is worth a thousand words, what was a movie worth? We want to be the success we see, thus we need to see ourselves being free," Mario Van Peebles said of his father's work in his statement. "True liberation did not mean imitating the colonizer's mentality. It meant appreciating the power, beauty and interconnectivity of all people."

09/22/2021

Man who filmed Rodney King's 1991 beating by police dies of Covid-19, friend says

https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/21/us/george-holliday-rodney-king-video-obit-trnd/index.html

George Holliday, the man who shot the infamous video of Los Angeles Police Department officers beating Rodney King more than 30 years ago, has died, his friend tells CNN. He was 61.

09/01/2021

Gregg Leakes, ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Star and NeNe Leakes’ Husband, Dies at 66

Gregg Leakes, ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Star and NeNe Leakes’ Husband, Dies at 66

Gregg Leakes, NeNe Leakes’ husband who appeared on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” with her, has died of cancer, his family’s publicist confirmed to Variety. He was 66. …

07/27/2021

Simone Biles is out of women's gymnastics team finals

Simone Biles is out of women's gymnastics team finals

06/03/2021

Mississippi School Called Out For Naming White Students Valedictorian and Salutatorian After Two Black Students Were Already Chosen

Whiteness at work AGAIN

A Mississippi high school was blasted on social media after word got out on the two sets of students claiming the valedictorian and salutatorian titles.

06/01/2021

In the next few weeks Sasha's Book Corner will be springing back to life with some exciting Summer reads.

1. The first book that is on the list is The Glided Ones by Namina Forna.

2. Book 2 is Caul Baby by Morgan Jenkins.

3. Is Mrs. Wiggins by Mary Monroe.

4. Is Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson.

These are my Summer reads! I hope that you will follow along with me and let's review these awesome books together this Summer!

If you have any suggestions for books please feel free to list them in the comment section below!

Happy Reading!

04/14/2021

Louisiana Woman Arrested For Refusing To Return $1.2 Million Mistakenly Deposited Into Her Account

Bet she wished she had read that contract better now! How did Charles Swab and Co slip up to the tune of 1.2mil when only $82 dollars were to go into her account? Just WOW!

Kelyn Spadoni was also fired from her 911 dispatcher job.

04/09/2021

DMX dies at 50 after alleged overdose and heart attack

May he find peace now!!
Condolences to his friends and family!
Never easy to lose someone but to do it so publicly where any and everyone claims to know the time and day.. couldn't imagine!!

Rap legend, DMX has passed away following complications from a heart attack, triggered by a drug overdose. The New York native was 50 years old.

04/09/2021

This Saturday at 2pm join the Detroit Public Library as they do a tribute to EJD! This is a FREE virtual event. You must register in order to view the event. You have 1 more day in order to get tickets to this FREE virtual event! Don't miss a chance to hear the stories of others as they give tribute to the great late Eric Jerome Dickey!!!

We invite the fans of Eric Jerome Dickey to participate in a discussion of the late, bestselling and iconic author. This virtual event on Saturday, April 10 at 2 pm is free and open to the public. Register here: https://bit.ly/31SR1XK
#detroitpubliclibrary

04/09/2021

Didn't get a chance to hear the show tonight? Here's another chance! Follow the link to either download or just Click on the link and sit back and listen! Just that easy!!!
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/44264901

Didn't get a chance to hear the show tonight? Here's another chance! Follow the link to either download or just Click on the link and sit back and listen! Just that easy!!!
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/44264901

04/08/2021

Cutting The World's Longest Fingernails - Guinness World Records

Cutting The World's Longest Fingernails - Guinness World Records

04/02/2021

Happy Good Friday!

Happy Good Friday!

03/30/2021

Tiffany Cross says Meghan McCain 'should definitely lose' her job - TheGrio

Read her like a dime store novel!!!!!

Tiffany Cross, an MSNBC host, responded to the insensitive identity remarks made by Meghan McCain on an episode of "The View."

03/30/2021

Terry McMillan Gushes Over Viola Davis Starring In Film Adaptation Of Her Book I Almost Forgot About You

https://madamenoire.com/1219497/terry-mcmillan-gushes-over-viola-davis-starring-in-film-adaptation-of-her-book-i-almost-forgot-about-you/?fbclid=IwAR1Fa71iWY1q7FYc6km9otRMpmGL0tEQElVL-A-NIWy1FM7ap98w25g3xtg

When author Terry McMillan appeared on “The Tamron Hall Show,” she shared her excitement about the fact that Viola Davis would portray the lead in her book-turned-film “I Almost F…

03/30/2021

Have a terrific week and an even better Easter Holiday! Be safe and still wear your masks even if you have been vaccinated!
Here at Nite Talks with Sasha, we want to talk about ya not read about ya!!

Have a terrific week and an even better Easter Holiday! Be safe and still wear your masks even if you have been vaccinated!
Here at Nite Talks with Sasha, we want to talk about ya not read about ya!!

03/30/2021

Lil Nas X's unofficial 'Satan' Nikes containing human blood sell out in under a minute

Lil Nas X's unofficial 'Satan' Nikes containing human blood sell out in under a minute

Lil Nas X and art collective MSCHF launched a controversial pair of modified Nike sneakers featuring a bronze pentagram, an inverted cross and a drop of real human blood.

03/25/2021

Woman Banned from Bakery After Calling Employee N-Word, Complaint Filed

Woman Banned from Bakery After Calling Employee N-Word, Complaint Filed

Cops have taken a report of the nasty incident that occurred at Davidovich Bakery.

03/17/2021

#igstorygems It's so easy to protect black women.

Amanda Sealed reply to Kevin Frazier on his call of reconciliation of peace for Sharon Osbourne!!

The ashy of it ALL!!!!

Amanda did not disappoint!

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMhn5Xwh1GT/?igshid=1c6djx9625flf

03/13/2021

SZA - Good Days (Behind The Scenes)

SZA - Good Days (Behind The Scenes)

SZA – “Good Days” out now https://smarturl.it/xGoodDaysx​ "Good Days BTS" Shot & Edited by: @SlimaginationDirector: SolanaExecutive Producer: Anthony "Top Da...

03/12/2021

City of Minneapolis reaches $27M settlement with George Floyd's family

City of Minneapolis reaches $27M settlement with George Floyd's family

George Floyd's family filed a federal lawsuit in July against the city of Minneapolis and the four officers accused in his death.

03/02/2021

Chicago comedian Erica Watson dies at 48 due to COVID-19 - TheGrio

Our condolences to the Watson family on the loss of Erica Watson.

Chicago comedian Erica Watson has passed away due to complications of COVID-19. The actress and comedian died on Saturday.

03/02/2021

Chadwick Boseman: Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama - Golden Globes

A beautiful and moving speech from a wife for her late husband! She did him well and I think he IS proud!

#wakandaforever
#ChadwickBosemanourTRUEandONLYKING

02/19/2021

Nite Talks with Sasha updated their website address.

Nite Talks with Sasha updated their website address.

02/13/2021

Opinion: Simone Biles penalized for having skills other gymnasts can't pull off

Opinion: Simone Biles penalized for having skills other gymnasts can't pull off

Simone Biles has a new element to do at the world championships, but the value of it is being watered down to keep other gymnasts from trying it.

02/07/2021

Leon Spinks, heavyweight champ who once beat Ali, dead at 67

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/leon-spinks-heavyweight-champ-who-once-beat-ali-dies-67-n1256951?cid=sm_npd_ms_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR1RpuXfOQkSK8Xwkawvu0ZTf8m6Jwqo7Alx6u_aHBZDvsaiJ61x-hP2E0o

The boxer battled cancer for five years, his family said.

02/05/2021

Eargasms

Some things are a classic for a reason!!
They should've left this alone and let the ORIGINAL stand on it's on!
What do you think?

No Copyright Intended♦
Sisqo, Shawn Stockman, Raheem Devaughn, and Omar Wilson's visual for their 2020 single, "Secret Garden"♦
Originally Recorded by Quincy Jones and Friends♦
Like♦Share♦Follow♦#Eargasms

02/01/2021

Former 'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond dies at 44

After a diagnosis of lung cancer 3 weeks ago, one Screech passed away with loved ones by his side Monday morning. Our condolences to his friends and family.

The actor, known for playing Screech on the popular series, revealed he had cancer in January.

01/29/2021

CBS News

The last interview that Ms Tyson did.

We salute you Queen Mother!

💖🌹👏

"When the time comes, what do you want us to remember about you?" — Gayle King

"I done my best. That’s all." — Cicely Tyson

#RIP to the legendary Miss Cicely Tyson. ❤️️

https://cbsn.ws/3tedew7

01/28/2021

Sasha's Book Corner will be will air 2/4/2021 at 9pm and we will review The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet!

In March we will review Reckless by Selena Montgomery aka Stacey Abrams.

In March, we will do our review LIVE thru Facebook!

01/28/2021

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