Jamel Sears died last November while he was training to become a New York City firefighter and now his wife believes he was the victim of racist actions to keep Blacks out of the department. Lawyers for Sherita Sears, who is a New York City police officer, filed a claim earlier this month informing city officials that she plans to sue for $10 million, according to the Daily News. New requirements ask that recruits carry 100 pounds of equipment a certain distance within a short amount of time. -WLW
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Amanda Booz recently hit the red carpet at the 18th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards courtesy of smartwater alkaline with antioxidants® to discover how simple fashion choices make a big impact.
As a multi-skilled journalist, producer, and lifestyle blogger, Amanda knows just how to get celebs talking about their beauty and style. Meeting up on the smartwater alkaline with antioxidants® stage, she got some great advice from some very stylish stars.
When asked how to keep your look refreshed, singer and actress Kat Graham said it starts from the inside out. “Staying hydrated and taking care of your body and your skin,” she says. “You can have all the fashion in the world but if you’re not healthy, it will show.” Actress and choreographer Brandee Evans, agreed noting that staying moisturized was key and digital beauty creator Jackie Aina added that looking fresh and fine starts with a shower!
Craving more celeb insight? Check out this video. Amanda talks fashion icons with Shoniqua Shandai and Tyler Lepley—and you don’t want to miss it!
