This Week in Good Black News: Nicole Beharie Earns Her First-Ever Emmy Nomination, Will Smith is Gearing Up for a New Album, Brittney Griner and Wife Cherelle Welcome Their First Child
This week’s Good Black News brings exciting updates, including upcoming news music from actor and legendary emcee Will Smith. Actress Nicole Beharie is celebrating her first Emmy nomination after nearly a decade in the biz. And, in heartwarming news, WNBA superstar Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, welcomed their first child together.
Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining momentum on the political front, with key endorsements and record-breaking donations boosting her path to the Democratic nomination.
Keep reading for these stories and more on "This Week in Good Black News."
Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle welcome their first child
The Phoenix Mercury player told the outlets she plans on having the duo’s latest addition call her “pops.” “It kind of sucks because I’ve got to leave, but at the same time, he’ll understand,” Brittney shared. “My whole phone is turned into him now,” she added.
Will Smith is preparing to drop a new album
After a 20-year hiatus from music, the Academy Award-winning actor Will Smith is preparing to release a new album. The “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” star confirmed on Instagram that he has completed the album, sharing that he tested the tracks with trusted friends during a car ride. One notable collaborator on the album is Russ. Smith described the project as his most personal and powerful, aiming to capture the essence of "dancing through your darkest moments."
Nicole Beharie earns her first-ever Emmy nomination
Nicole Beharie garnered her first Emmy nomination in the “Outstanding Supporting Actress in Drama Series'' category for her role as Chris Hunter, an Olympic gold medalist turned morning anchor, in Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed series "The Morning Show." She shares the category with her co-stars Greta Lee, Holland Taylor, and Karen Pittman, among others.
In celebration of this well-deserved recognition, take a look at more of Beharie's standout performances in our listicle.
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Vice President Kamala Harris makes significant strides
Vice President Kamala Harris has made significant strides since announcing her bid for the 2024 Presidency. The Howard University graduate and the Democratic National Committee raised a record-breaking $81 million in donations within 24 hours. Harris has also garnered endorsements from President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, and his wife, Michelle Obama.
The Vice President has declared her readiness to work this week by releasing an empowering first official campaign ad.
Cardi B., Solange, and More Speak Out following the police-related shooting of Sonya Massey
Cardi B., Solange, and more were among the many artists who have spoken out following the release of bodycam footage showing the police shooting of Sonya Massey earlier this month in Illinois.
In a series of social media posts, celebrities have called for justice while Cardi B. criticized now-former police officer and suspect Sean Grayson, during a conversation on Twitter Space. “When you give somebody, especially a cop, so many chances like that to get their job back, that’s why when he shot her, he just knew that nobody was gonna tell him nothing,” she said at the time.
Solange shared a heartfelt message online, writing, “Rest in power Sonya Massey, and an abundance of love and power to Sonya’s family on this journey.”
