I sold newspapers door to door to make ends meet post college.
Paid close attention to what the successful people I wanted to emulate had in common.
This year I became one of the few people in the world to own a piece of an NFL franchise. And the craziest thing…
Just want to interrupt your daily dose of casual overt racism from 45 with a pic of a few brothers succeeding in Hollywood despite the odds...
#CriticsChoiceAwards
I’m so damn proud of this show!!! I’m grateful for all the appreciation, support and critiques. The LOVE has been overwhelming. It was a true honor and pleasure to take on this responsibility.
@ShaylaCowan
and I wanted an OSCARS that looked and felt different than any before it…
From 1979-1981 TWENTY-NINE BLACK CHILDREN were stolen from their families and killed. In ATLANTA, GA. Almost 40 years later, nobody has been tried for these murders, and the killer has never been confirmed. Our 3 part docuseries premieres March 23rd on Investigation Discovery(ID)
One of the murderers called 911 before they tracked Ahmaud down and literally said: “I’m out here at Satilla Shores and there’s a black man running down the street." The shared trauma of being black in America manifests in so, so, so many negative ways. I’m exhausted.
THERE IS NO HATE CRIME LAW IN GEORGIA, THE STATE WHERE AHMAUD ARBERY’S KILLERS CALLED HIM A “F***ING N**GER” AFTER THEY MURDERED HIM. TAKE 30 SECONDS AND SEND AN EMAIL RIGHT NOW TO SUPPORT GETTING ONE ON THE BOOKS. THE TIME IS NOW!!! Click here 👉🏾
I had a big pitch earlier today at a major Hollywood studio/platform. In the room there was me, one white man, and 4 black women. And the decision makers were two of the black women. We’re getting there ya’ll 🙌🏾
Black people have a defiant spirit of laughter when it comes to dealing with pain because there has been so much of it. I don’t feel the need to elucidate that for you. But I also don’t mind being transparent and say that this was a very painful moment for me. On many levels.
They should just end the DNC after this roll call. GIVE Kamala the Presidency now. There’s no coming back from this Republicans. This energy is crazy. A song for every state?? Celebs doing the roll call?! And yall trouted out what’s left of Hulk Hogan?!?! It’s over 😂
I just want to take a minute to congratulate
@TiffanyHaddish
. A black female comedian getting PAID, with MAJOR pay days on the way, is a true joy to work with and is maintaining great relationships in this business w/o compromising herself. Keep grinding Sis 🙌🏾
Thank you to everyone who took the journey with us this season. We were out to prove that a show with intelligent, black singles could work on television and redefine “reality” programs that feature black people. Thank YOU for proving us right!!!
#ReadyToLove
When I was a high school senior with top grades, high test scores and Ivy League dreams this man came to my home in St. Petersburg, FL and recruited me like a D1 athlete…
My sis
@TherealTaraji
has a new movie in theaters this weekend. As usual the industry is watching to see how it performs and will make all kinds of judgements based on that. I know you’re busy, I know you got plans this weekend, I know it’s cold outside. I don’t care. 1/
BREAKING NEWS!!!!! HBCU Giving has NEVER been more important than it is today! I’m so honored to give back to the institution who gave so much to me,
@FAMU_1887
. 🙏🏾🐍
#WeBraggDifferent
🔥
#COLAC
#FAMU
John Singleton of the House
#BlackExcellence
, the First of His Name, Breaker of Molds, the Speaker of Truth, Protector of Black Expression, Master of Stories, the Glass Shatterer deserves every single rose. Let’s celebrate our king.
#JohnSingletonAppreciationDay
THIS. IS. GOING. TO. BE. EPIC!!! I can FINALLY reveal our performers for the OSCARS this year! See you Sunday! Don’t be late 😏
#Oscars
THIS Sunday 8pE/5p on ABC!
A Black Man. An ALPHA Man. A Morehouse Man. A Man of God. From GEORGIA. Yeah THAT Georgia. This one HITS DIFFERENT. We Did it. We really did. Congratulations my brother
@ReverendWarnock
It was her original idea. She didn’t write it but for those keeping track at home the Stars, Writers, and Director are all black Women 👀✊🏾🙌🏾
#JustFYI
😏
So proud of this RATTLER!!! There’s a young girl out there who needs to know that the Science, Engineering and Technology fields are wide open for her. Show her this! Way to go Dr. Snowden!!! 🙌🏾🐍
In perceptions in Hollywood because believe me every dollar does. I have absolutely nothing to do with this film and yet it has everything to do with me and anybody else in this industry who looks like me as we continue to fight to tell our stories. Thanks for your time. 🙏🏾
Since the Atlanta Mayor’s race has now been OFFICIALLY conceded it seems like a good time to reflect on what a GREAT year it’s been for FAMU Ladies 🐍😏🤣
Very grateful to my sister
@sunny
and the ladies of
@TheView
for having me on to talk about the
#AtlantaChildMurders
Doc series. I am eternally in awe of Ms. Venus Taylor for having the fortitude to talk on national tv about the pain of losing a child. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
HUUUUUGGGEEEE!!!!!!! This brother continues to inspire me on so many levels. THIS is how you create generational wealth within a disenfranchised community! Pay it forward C/O 2019! And BTW, That right there is an ALPHA MAN 🤙🏾
#TheHouse
🙌🏾👊🏾💪🏾
I’m so blessed to have earned my degree at THEE
@FAMU_1887
. 🐍 Those college days hold a special place in my heart. Today, we celebrate students choosing to continue their education. No matter where you go remember the key to success is YOU.
#CollegeSigningDay
I’ve been asked a lot: Why would you take on something as difficult and “thankless” as producing the Oscars?! Being able to do something like this is one of the reasons. Help me congratulate some of this years newest HISTORIC trophy presenters!
I’m NOT saying it was MY speech that put the team over the top at Homecoming…BUT…I’m not saying it wasn’t 🤷🏾♂️😆 Congrats fellas! I Love My FAMU!
#GoRattlers
🐍
In honor of THE PHOTOGRAPH I got together with a few friends this weekend and asked
@kodaklens
to capture the essence of how our ladies illuminate our lives. Ain’t
#BlackLove
beautiful?!
#SeeThePhotograph
@TherealTaraji
If you can’t make it to a theater, stop what you’re doing and go take 60secs to buy a ticket or two. Do it because it has a WOC in the lead of an action film, do it because somebody agreed to finance a film centered around a black woman, do it because
@therealtaraji
is the 💣 2/
SHE SAID YES! The ABSOLUTE BEST version of a “reality” show is when something REALLY REAL comes from it! Help me CONGRATULATE the first cpl from our
#ReadyToLove
series to get ENGAGED! Tmw night we’ll show never seen footage of their journey! CONGRATS MIKE AND IEASHIA!!! 🙏🏾🖤❤️
GA Hate Crimes Bill PASSED convincingly in the Senate!!! Now on to the House(note the controversial police protection language has been removed). Onward!!!
From the VIRTUAL CLUB on Saturday to VIRTUAL CHURCH on Sunday! (just like our regular lives 😂) We are praying for you! Please do the same. KEEP THE FAITH! God Bless!!!
Do it because you liked Hidden Figures or Empire or Baby Boy, do it because the director is of color and named Babak. I don’t care why you do it. Just do. Then go back to your regularly scheduled Saturday feeling good about doing your part to make a difference 3/
PLOT TWIST!!!! My biggest announcement yet: I can finally reveal my EPIC gift to myself for my 50th!!! Let’s GOOOOO!!!!!
#ATL
#RiseUp
#DirtyBirds
Shoutout to
@ShaylaCowan
, Collective Edge Management the ultimate 🔌