Experience a historical retrospective as we present a visual journey through time with the Blackest Stories Of The Week. Witness a mosaic of moments that occurred this past week, offering a glimpse into the news that made headlines. Take a weekly dive into a collection of events that range from awe-inspiring to disturbingly shocking, delivered straight to you.
Sunday, April 30
After being recognized as a person of interest in the shooting death of transgender Black woman Rasheeda Williams, popularly known as Koko Da Doll. Who starred in the Sundance Film Festival documentary Kokomo City. A 17-year-old has surrendered to Atlanta police. The teen is charged with homicide, aggravated assault, and having a firearm while committing a felony. He admitted to being the man in the police-released photograph. However, he denied shooting Williams. The authorities are looking into whether the deaths of Koko Da Doll and two other transgender people should be classified as hate crimes.
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Monday, May 1
The life of Harry Belafonte is being celebrated, particularly his remarkable friendship with fellow entertainer Sidney Poitier. The two met while working at the American Negro Theatre in Harlem in the 1940s. Most importantly, the two bonded over their shared West Indian roots and dreams of becoming entertainers. Their friendship transcended their status as icons in the entertainment space as both shared a genuine commitment to social justice and the Civil Rights Movement. Becoming close friends and allies with Martin Luther King Jr. and financially supporting the movement. The two starred in their first movie together in 1972 called Buck and the Preacher, which Poitier directed.
Tuesday, May 2
Janai Norman, the weekend co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” has announced on the show that she is pregnant with her third child. However, Norman revealed that some viewers had noticed she was pregnant before she did….
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