AntoineSpeaks

Soul’s strong message for ‘dreamers’ explained

Disney’s Soul is a jazz trip down a ‘mid death crisis’, that speaks on our universal fears about whether we have lived a significant life. It is especially poignant for creatives, trying to reach a dream, often at the expense of seeing family members and forming lasting relationships.  The film is aired on Disney plus, so it is essentially a children’s movie. But it has a powerful message for…

Here’s why Disney Pixar’s Soul is not a racially insensitive white-savior movie

Soul, Pixar’s jazz-themed journey of two characters searching for their purpose in life, has been loved by some and criticized as ‘racial incentive’ by others. As a Black man, I believe Soul was not racially insensitive. In fact, many of the complaints when viewed from a different perspective, can be seen to support the journey of some Black men. The trailer What is Soul about? Soul is about…

2020 in 7 minutes

2020, the year of the coronavirus pandemic, lockdowns, furloughs, flattening the curve, clapping for carers, empty stadiums and theatres, full hospitals. anti-lockdown protests, Black lives matter, India farmer protests, fires, and the election of a new President of the United Statess of America. In the 7 minute video below Vox have reviewed 2020. How will you remember 2020?

Kobe Bryant Killed In Helicopter Crash | This video shows his top 50 NBA highlights

NBA legend Kobe Bryant has died in a California helicopter crash, according to reports.

According to TMZ Sports, Bryant was among at least four people travelling in his private helicopter over Calabasas when a fire broke out, sending the chopper spiralling out of control.

Reportedly there were no survivors, and the cause of the crash is under investigation, according to TMZ.

Bryant’s…

This Anthony Joshua Interview Reveals Why He Will Beat Andy Ruiz Jr |Antoine Allen explains AJ’s new fight preparation #AntoineInterviews

I know why Anthony Joshua will win his rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr. I believe this for a plethora of reasons, I interviewed AJ before, after and before his fights with Andy. The AJ that will take on Andy in Saudi Arabia is a better and more focused boxer, that has abandoned the showbiz build-up to his fight for a rugged focus that will win back his belts.

As a presenter and reporter, I am…

Liam Neeson’s hunt for any ‘Black bastard’ to murder is the same racist logic that fuelled lynchings, police brutality, the prison industrial complex and destruction of Black towns| Here are other examples

During an interview with The Independent, actor, Liam Neeson admitted that after the rape of one of his friends, he walked around with a weapon looking to provoke an argument with a ‘Vlack bastard’ in order to kill him! Wow! 

Understandable, many people found this revelation shocking. However, Neeson’s racist logic that any Black person must pay for the crimes of another, is the foundation for…

West Indies Cricketer helps his team beat England despite being in formed that his mother had died the morning of the test.

The West Indies cricket team’s victory over their old nemesis England was tainted by the death of the mother of one of their players. The team dedicated their victory to their teammate’s mother.

The fast bowler, Alzarri Joseph, chose to continue to play despite being informed about the passing of his mother, the morning of the second test.

The BBC reported:

Fast bowler Joseph, 22,…

Teacher Shockingly Wears Blackface For Black History Month Lesson

In America, it is Black history month, a time for the celebration of Black culture and identity. However, one teacher seems to have missed the memo that Black history month is not an excuse to wear blackface; no matter how benevolent a person’s intentions might be.

 A local California school under fire for allowing the use of Blackface during a presentation. We’re getting reaction from the…

Mystery Person Pays For 70 Homeless People To Stay In A Hotel & Escape The Snow. Here's a video of what homeless people want you to know. #GoodNewsOfTheDay

No one is more affected by the freezing weather than the unfortunate people that sleep on our streets every night. However, a glimmer of hope and an example of human kindness, has gifted 70 homeless people with a means to escape the freezing weather.

An unknown Good Samaritan has paid for 70 homeless people from Chicago to stay in a hotel and escape the -32C extreme weather.

The Chicago…

R&B Singer & Michael Jackson Songwriter, James Ingram Dies |Here are his biggest hits

The BBC and other media outlets have reported that American R&B singer James Ingram has passed away, after fighting brain cancer.

US RnB singer and songwriter James Ingram has died in Los Angeles at the age of 66. The Grammy winner and Oscar nominee had two number one hit songs, in 1983 and 1990. He also co-wrote Michael Jackson’s Pretty Young Things with frequent collaborator Quincy Jones. Ac…

One of my followers sent me a DM asking “will the right partner really come along? Or is it about getting to the point where I don’t need him?”. This is a question many people ask themselves during those moments of self reflection or loneliness. These moments seem more frequent at the beginning of a new year, especially after seeing your friends one by one, disappearing into marriages and as we…

When it comes to social media challenges, black people aka black twitter has often an unrivalled ability to make challenges go viral. From various dance/music challenges to the Get Out film challenge.

The challenges can often be fun and create somewhat of a social media cohesion between the online black community. However, I believe we can use that sharing power to also promote the small…

Black face is racist, right? Well not in Holland. This Black presenter went to Holland to find out why they continue this racist tradition, despite growing protests! Here's the documentary about this experience and findings. Antoine speaks to Black Pete

Black face is racist, right? Well, it seems the memo did not reach the Netherlands. So, I wanted to find out why the Dutch do not think this is racist! I went to see Black Pete with my own eyes; here’s what I experienced and felt.

Most people around the world realise Black Face is racist. Although, every Halloween and Christmas period, there seems to always be at least one person that decides…

Police Arrest White Man Posing As Alleged ‘Nigerian Prince’ Email Scammer In USA

Most people on the internet have received a suspicious email at some point, that is offering vast riches for very little work. These fishing emails are often generalised as the ‘Nigerian prince emails’ in popular culture. However, many people were surprised to see the face behind one of the scams, did not look like a ‘Nigerian prince’ to them.

According to USA Today “Michael Neu, 67 of…

Footballer Dresses Up In Black Face For Christmas Party! Will Football Ever Kick-Out Racism? Here Are Solutions

This footballer thought it was ok to dress up in Black face to attend a Christmas party. Ordinarily, this is pretty wrong and racist. However, this story is worse because it happened during a time of heavy debate about whether football will ever stop being racist.

The facts are footballers, football fans and football journalists are all from society. Thus, until society rids itself of the…

Kofi Annan, Former UN Secretary-General Has Died At Aged 80 | Here are is best quotes

Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary-general who won the Nobel Peace Prize for humanitarian work, has died aged 80, international diplomats say.

The BBC has reported that he “passed away peacefully on Saturday after a short illness”, the foundation named after him said on Saturday. Annan was the first black African to take up the role of the world’s top diplomat, serving from 1997 to 2006. The…

Aretha Franklin ‘Queen of Soul’ has passed away aged 76: Here are her biggest hits

Aretha Franklin, ‘the queen of soul’ has passed away in her home aged 76. Aretha had fought a battle against cancer in her later years. However, she will be remembered as one of the greatest singers of all time. Her legacy and contribution to music will live on in her exceptional collection of music and the singers that she inspired.

Despite rumours and falsehoods on the internet, the BBC and…