Education Black Teen Who Once Appeared on ‘Jeopardy’ Accepted to More Than 15 Colleges, Awarded $2M in ScholarshipsBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 21, 2022 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 21, 202216796 Rotimi, who became the first Black National Merit Scholar at his school, was accepted to more than 15 prestigious universities!... Read more
Lifestyle LeVar Burton Says Not Being Selected As ‘Jeopardy’ Host Was a ‘Humiliation’Jeroslyn JoVonnJune 1, 2022June 1, 2022 by Jeroslyn JoVonnJune 1, 2022June 1, 20221709 LeVar Burton was almost certain he would be selected as the next host of Jeopardy! and admits to suffering from "humiliation" after being snubbed.... Read more
Lifestyle Mike Richards Fired as Executive Producer of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 31, 2021August 31, 20211895 ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Mike Richards was terminated as executive producer for both shows, effective immediately.... Read more
Lifestyle Playing Games?: Jeopardy! Never Truly Considered LeVar Burton as a Permanent Host, ReportBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsAugust 25, 2021August 25, 2021 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsAugust 25, 2021August 25, 202110401 They really play TOO much.... Read more
Lifestyle Mike Richards Steps Down as New ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Amid Backlash Over Old Sexist CommentsJeroslyn JoVonnAugust 20, 2021August 20, 2021 by Jeroslyn JoVonnAugust 20, 2021August 20, 20211088 Jeopardy! executive producer turned host Mike Richards has submitted his resignation letter as he faces public scrutiny over his old sexist comments. As he should.... Read more
Lifestyle Here’s The Black Woman That Alex Trebek Wanted to Replace Him on Jeopardy!Jeroslyn JoVonnAugust 20, 2021August 20, 2021 by Jeroslyn JoVonnAugust 20, 2021August 20, 202130077 It was during a 2018 interview on TMZ when Trebek revealed his hope for CNN legal analyst Laura Coates - a Black woman - to... Read more
Lifestyle Although LeVar Burton’s ‘Jeopardy!’ Ratings Were Low, Several Factors Were Working Against HimCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 18, 2021August 19, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 18, 2021August 19, 20216841 A popular choice to become Jeopardy! host, LeVar Burton actually received the lowest rating of the guest hosts who appeared on the show.... Read more
Lifestyle Ava DuVernay: ‘Trying to Create a Show for LeVar Burton to Host and Make an International Hit’Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 13, 2021August 13, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 13, 2021August 13, 202112808 Filmmaker Ava DuVernay may have something cooking for LeVar Burton as she tweets that she is "trying to create a show" for the "Star Trek"... Read more
News Fans Outraged After LeVar Burton Snubbed as Jeopardy’s Next Game Show HostAlexa Imani SpencerAugust 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by Alexa Imani SpencerAugust 6, 2021August 6, 20214680 Word is that Uncle LeVar didn't get the gig and Jeopardy was TRULY playing games.... Read more
Lifestyle LeVar Burton’s Daughter Pokes Fun At His ‘Jeopardy!’ Hosting DebutJeroslyn JoVonnJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by Jeroslyn JoVonnJuly 30, 2021July 30, 20213598 LeVar Burton landed his dream gig--only to get trolled by his own daughter.... Read more