Tobili Hatcher

Tobili Hatcher

Bio: Tobili Hatcher is a recent graduate of Case Western Reserve University where she earned her degree in International Studies and Marketing Management. Currently, she's a graduate student at Cleveland State University working towards her Masters of Business Administration. When she's not writing or in class. she can be found exercising or re-watching Gossip Girl for the umpteenth time (Blair is her favorite character). Tobili's passionate about fashion, visual merchandising, music and traveling. In her spare time, Tobili volunteers at her local church as a youth group teacher and food bank volunteer.
Politics

Former HUD Aide Lynne Patton penalized for violating Hatch Act

Former Housing and Urban Development (HUD) official Lynne Patton has been found guilty of violating the Hatch Act. The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) on Tuesday announced a settlement with Patton, who violated the act by producing a video for last year’s Republican National Convention.

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TV

‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ trailer released on Disney+

Coming to Disney+ on Tuesday, May 4 (Star Wars Day), a special 70-minute premiere of ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ will take place. New episodes of the series will follow each Friday starting on May 7.

The new series will be completely animated, and Lucasfilm, home to the Star Wars franchise, just released a new, action-packed trailer to go along with the announcement of the series.

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Politics

Ketanji Brown Jackson may make history as the first Black female Supreme Court Justice

On Tuesday, March 30, President Joseph R. Biden announced that he plans to nominate prominent judge, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to the federal appellate bench. This promotion is causing new conversation to stir around speculation that Jackson may have a future in the Supreme Court, making her the first Black female to sit on the bench.

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Latest News

Nike sues MSCHF over Lil Nas X’s ‘Satan Shoes’

It seems as if the devil isn’t wearing just Prada anymore. Now, according to 21-year-old rapper Lil Nas X, the devil is wearing his new ‘Satan Shoes,’ which are actually modified Nike Air Max 97s. However, the “Just Do It” brand had absolutely nothing to do with the creation, marketing, or release of the sneaker and has opened up a lawsuit against MSCHF Product Studio Inc, over a trademark infringement.

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Health and Wellness

Hatcher: Things I’m excited to do in Cleveland this Spring!

This past winter was a lot different than years past. Most states were still partially locked down due to COVID-19, and I had contracted the virus myself right before Christmas. Thus, I spent many a day in quarantine, pining away at freedom and reminiscing on the days when I was both covid free and when the weather wasn’t quite as cold.

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Movies

HBCU Docuseries in Works: ‘Black Excellence’ project led by Stephen A. Smith, Propagate & Confluential Films

“Everywhere you turn — Athletics, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Corporate America — there’s excellence oozing from the African-American community, despite the odds. And more often than not, there’s a connection to HBCUs along the way,” muses longtime ESPN sports journalist Stephen A. Smith as he sets his sights on his next big project.

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Latest News

The New Jim Crow: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Law to Further Restrict Voting Rights

On Thursday, March 25, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp enacted broad voting restrictions championed by GOP lawmakers that activists said aimed to curtail the influence of the Black vote. The signing of SB 2020 – an election overhaul bill – is predicted to do more harm than good when put into practice.

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Sports

Cleveland Power of Sports Summit to take place during NFL Draft Weekend

Earlier today, the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission announced the Cleveland Power of Summit is set to take place during the NFL Draft weekend. The 86th annual NFL draft will take place from April 29th until May 1st. This year, the summit will focus on celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Latest News

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles: tensions continue to rise in the peninsula

North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Thursday, March 26. This is the first provocation of the Biden White House. According to Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, “the missiles fell into the waters that lie between North Korea and Japan, and avoided the latter’s economic zone.”

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Fashion

Howard University student Tahir Murray is building on his family’s legacy with his own HBCU inspired luxury fashion brand, ‘LHP: Legacy. History. Pride.’

In 1966, Ortner “Von” Murray immigrated to the United States from Trinidad and Tobago to pursue the American dream. He lived out his dream by becoming an entrepreneur and creating the iconic Von’s sneaker store in Queens, New York. Von’s son followed in his footsteps and created the School of Hard Knocks and Queen’s 7 T-shirt. Now, it’s time for Von’s grandson, 21-year-old senior at Howard University to continue on with the family legacy.

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Fashion

My Spring Work from Home Fashion Essentials – 4 Basics I Live By

It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic started. It feels like only yesterday when I was living in my college dorm, hanging out with my friends at the Jolly Scholar, and carefully curating outfits to wear to class and work. Now, with my commute being reduced to rolling out of bed to my desk every morning. Now when I get dressed in the morning, I prioritize comfort, whereas I used to think about being the most fashion-forward and showing off my latest fashion finds.

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Politics

5 White House staffers fired over previous marijuana usage

According to White House press secretary Jen Psaki, five White House staffers in the Biden Administration have been fired due to their past use of drugs, including marijuana. which is legal in 15 states and Washington D.C. Reports of this happening first took place on Friday, March 19.

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