TYLER PERRY PROVIDES A PRIVATE PLANE TO ERIC GARNER'S MOM AND REV. AL SHARPTON FOR GEORGE FLOYD'S MEMORIAL SERVICE: Al Sharpton thanked Tyler Perry on social media yesterday for providing a private plane for himself and Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner. The two were flying back from Minneapolis where George Floyd's memorial was being held. Sharpton also revealed that Perry provided private plane service for members of George Floyd’s family that live in Texas.
MICHAEL B. JORDAN CALLS OUT HOLLYWOOD DURING GEORGE FLOYD PROTEST: During a Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday (June 6th), Michael B. Jordan called out Hollywood, telling them to follow up its commitment to 50/50 gender parity with a commitment to “black hiring” at all levels of the film-making process. He said, “Where is the challenge to commit to black hiring? Black content led by black executives, black consultants.” He added, “Are you policing our storytelling as well? Let us bring our darkness to the light.”
NIA LONG WAS DISCRIMINATED AGAINST DURING A RECENT FLIGHT ON AMERICAN AIRLINES: Nia Long took to social media to reveal that she was discriminated against during a recent flight on American Airlines. She said, “Hey AmericanAir. I have a story about my first flight experience since COVID. I’m pretty sure I met “Karen” aka Gina. You have to do better. Blatant discrimination will no longer be tolerated. White entitlement does NOT fly in this new day. Check your employees. More to come.” Some of Nia's fans responded to her with their own stories. One person tweeted, “Not surprised by Nia’s tweet. When I flew americanair. 1st class from DXB to NY via LHR some time ago, I was asked several times am I in the right seat. Had a flight attendant snap their fingers in my face, was yelled at & they “ran out of food” when it was my time to be served.”
TIKA SUMPTER GIVES ADVICE TO PEOPLE IN INTERRACIAL RELATIONSHIPS: Tika Sumpter took to social media with a message for people — like herself, who are currently in interracial relationships. She said, “Dear Black interracial couples with a significant other who is white (raises hand), we DO NOT need to protect them. I promise, they will be A. OK. They need to continue to fight for us. If they get offended when you talk about racists you have a bigger problem on your hands.
DEELISHIS AND RAYMOND SANTANA TIE THE KNOT: Former reality star Deelishis and Raymond Santana of the Exonerated Five have tied the knot. The two had a wedding ceremony in Duluth, Georgia in front of family and friends. Some of the guests included Real Housewives of Atlanta’s guest star Shamea Morton and Black Ink Crew’s Donna Lombardi. Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss was actually a bridesmaid. Kandi actually introduced Deelishis to Santana.