UPDATED: OCTOBER 2, 2016 6 PM EST After The New York Times broke a story Saturday alleging that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump avoided paying federal income taxes for nearly two decades, NewsOne dug through its archives for stories about Black leaders and celebrities who were punished for failing to pay taxes. Two years ago, The Times reviewed records that show […]
After serving a three-year prison stint for tax evasion, actor Wesley Snipes (pictured) is no longer behind bars. The “Blade” trilogy star was reportedly released on April 2, then transferred to the New York Community Corrections Office which will oversee his home confinement for the remainder of his sentence, reports TMZ. The 50-year-old actor was […]
Okay so no Black movies really deserve Oscars this year, sorry Tyler, but many Black movies have been Blackballed and ignored by the Oscars for years. Here are ten classic Black films overlooked by the Oscars. RELATED: Top 9 must see Black films 10. The Harder They Come This Jamaican movie had one of the […]
This morning, Roland Martin had the rare chance of speaking with actor Wesley Snipes who is scheduled to begin his prison sentence this week. Check out the audio below to listen.
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Federal attorneys have asked a central Florida judge to revoke Wesley Snipes’ bond if the actor is granted a new trial for tax evasion.
