Neo-Nazi who inspired Edward Norton’s ‘American History X’ skinhead is now an observant Jew thanks to DNA discovery

Neo-Nazi who inspired Edward Norton’s ‘American History X’ skinhead is now an observant Jew thanks to DNA discovery

The neo-Nazi who inspired Edward Norton’s skinhead character in “American History X” has revealed he is now an observant Jew after turning his life around — and discovering his heritage through DNA testing. Frank Meeink, 48, became a leader of a violent ultra-right group in the early 1990s, torturing enemies who stood in the way … Read more

The stunning attack of ‘Drag Race’ winner revealed in hate crime trial

The stunning attack of ‘Drag Race’ winner revealed in hate crime trial

The shocking moment a “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” winner was punched in the face as part of a violent summer attack was revealed last week during court proceedings. James Lee Williams, who won the first season of the show in 2019 as The Vivienne, said Friday he endured a “barrage of abuse” from Alan Whitfield after … Read more

Koko Da Doll, transgender star of Sundance hit ‘Kokomo City,’ dead at 35

Koko Da Doll, transgender star of Sundance hit ‘Kokomo City,’ dead at 35

Koko Da Doll, a black transgender woman who was featured in the acclaimed 2023 Sundance Film Festival documentary “Kokomo City,” died Tuesday in Atlanta, Georgia. She was 35 years old. The Atlanta police department reported that the sex worker — whose real name is Rasheeda Williams — had been found with an “apparent gunshot wound” on Martin Luther … Read more

My black-owned business is getting attacked by racists — the police won’t help me

My black-owned business is getting attacked by racists — the police won’t help me

Angel Pittman wanted to hit the road and style clients’ hair in a mobile salon — but she claims her journey has been cut short by racism. The 21-year-old black stylist said she purchased unrestricted North Carolina land for $10,000 to set up home base and spent $14,000 on three school buses to fuel her … Read more

Osundairo brothers expose Jussie Smollett ‘attack’ in ‘Anatomy of a Hoax’

Osundairo brothers expose Jussie Smollett ‘attack’ in ‘Anatomy of a Hoax’

Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo claim the morning they prepared to allegedly help actor Jussie Smollett stage a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019, he didn’t show up on time. “We made sure we got there at 2 a.m. sharp. We had no phones because he did not want us to bring any phones,” Abimbola alleged. … Read more

Jussie Smollett appeals conviction for hate crime hoax, argues bias

Jussie Smollett appeals conviction for hate crime hoax, argues bias

Jussie Smollett is appealing his conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack on himself and lying to Chicago police about it — nearly a year after he was sentenced to five months in jail. The “Empire” alum, 40, is seeking a new trial, as he claims “prosecutorial misconduct” in this case was “clear and … Read more

‘Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax’ unravels actor’s shocking downfall

‘Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax’ unravels actor’s shocking downfall

The Jussie Smollett chronicles will be revisited in a new docuseries from Fox Nation. The five-part docuseries “Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax” is set for release on March 13. It will feature exclusive interviews with brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo, who have never previously spoken to the media about the part they played in the … Read more

Mark Wahlberg slammed for presenting 2023 SAG Award to Asian cast after ‘hate crimes’

Mark Wahlberg slammed for presenting 2023 SAG Award to Asian cast after ‘hate crimes’

The 2023 SAG Awards is catching flak for Mark Wahlberg’s role in the ceremony, presenting an award to the predominantly Asian cast of “Everything Everywhere All At Once” — 35 years after he was accused of hate crimes against Asians. In 1988, the 51-year-old actor was convicted for assaults he committed in Boston when he … Read more