State - Blaqly https://blaqly.com Latest Black News and Gossips Tue, 15 Jul 2025 02:42:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Is Joy Taylor Out At Fox Sports? Find Out Her Status And The State Of FS1’s ‘Speak’ – Blavity https://blaqly.com/sub/is-joy-taylor-out-at-fox-sports-find-out-her-status-and-the-state-of-fs1s-speak-blavity/ https://blaqly.com/sub/is-joy-taylor-out-at-fox-sports-find-out-her-status-and-the-state-of-fs1s-speak-blavity/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 02:42:05 +0000 https://blaqly.com/sub/is-joy-taylor-out-at-fox-sports-find-out-her-status-and-the-state-of-fs1s-speak-blavity/ Joy Taylor, the popular TV personality who co-hosted Speak on FS1, will not be returning to the show, according to The Athletic. ...

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Joy Taylor, the popular TV personality who co-hosted Speak on FS1, will not be returning to the show, according to The Athletic. Taylor’s contract with Fox Sports is set to expire this summer. Taylor co-hosted the show with former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson and Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce.

FS1 is also canceling ‘Breakfast Ball’ and ‘The Facility’

Along with Speak, FS1 is also canceling Breakfast Ball and The Facility. The analysts on those shows included Mark Schlereth, Emmanuel Acho, Chase Daniel, James Jones and LeSean McCoy. According to The Athletic, the shows are canceled as ratings continue to struggle.

What allegations came out earlier this year

Taylor is leaving FS1 in the midst of a tumultuous year. Per AL.com, Taylor faced accusations earlier this year when a former Fox Sports employee claimed that the 38-year-old TV personality has been sleeping with her boss at the network to get an advantage in her career. Noushin Faraji, a former hairstylist who filed the lawsuit against Fox Sports, said Taylor slept with executive Charlie Dixon and her co-worker Emmanuel Acho.

According to USA Today, Faraji brought accusations of sexual battery against Dixon and added that Taylor told her “to get over it.”

Taylor, who denied the allegations in the Faraji lawsuit, later expressed her thoughts in an interview on The Breakfast Club podcast.

“I’ve never felt compelled to litigate that. Genuinely,” Taylor said on the podcast. “I have felt a lot of different emotions. I think it’s a grief process when anything like that happens. I’ll say, I’ve been through a lot of traumatic things in my life. A lot. And I think any time you go through a trauma or a grieving period of something, you can’t decide who you are when it’s happening. And that’s been the biggest thing for me.”

Taylor said she will look back at this chapter years later and feel differently: “And I’m trying to be patient with myself in that way, because it’s a lot to adjust to,” she said. “It’s a new reality. And I’m trying to choose myself and be gentle with myself in that sense.”
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State Department Layoffs: Over 1.3K Employees Were Impacted – Blavity https://blaqly.com/sub/state-department-layoffs-over-1-3k-employees-were-impacted-blavity/ https://blaqly.com/sub/state-department-layoffs-over-1-3k-employees-were-impacted-blavity/#respond Sun, 13 Jul 2025 01:28:24 +0000 https://blaqly.com/sub/state-department-layoffs-over-1-3k-employees-were-impacted-blavity/ Over 1,300 people who worked as civil service and foreign service officers were fired on Friday as the Trump administration continues to slash ...

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Over 1,300 people who worked as civil service and foreign service officers were fired on Friday as the Trump administration continues to slash the federal government.

Per CNN, the State Department is sending notices to the fired employees while Secretary of State Marco Rubio is returning from his trip to Malaysia.

“Nearly 3,000 members of the workforce will depart as part of the reorganization,” the department stated, per CNN. “In connection with the Departmental reorganization first announced by the Secretary of State on April 22, 2025, the Department is streamlining domestic operations to focus on diplomatic priorities.” 

What do the reductions include?

Per the notice, the reductions include “non-core functions, duplicative or redundant offices, and offices where considerable efficiencies may be found from centralization or consolidation of functions and responsibilities.”

For the foreign service officers who received “Reduction in Force” notices, the department plans to give them administrative leave for 120 days before they officially lose their jobs.

“Most civil servants will be placed on leave for 60 days before their firing takes effect,” the department clarified.

The Trump administration faces heavy criticism after the State Department fired over 1,300 employees

Thomas Yazdgerdi, the president of the American Foreign Service Association, expressed his concerns about Trump’s actions when he spoke with CNN. Yazdgerdi said the administration is making critical cuts at a time when diplomacy is critical.

“There are horrible things that are happening in the world that require a tried-and-true diplomatic workforce that’s able to address that,” Yazdgerdi told CNN. “The ability to maintain a presence in the areas of the world that are incredibly important, dealing with issues like Ukraine, like Gaza, like Iran right now that require great diplomatic attention.”

The American Foreign Service Association also released a statement on Friday to express its support for the State Department workforce.

“There were clear, institutional mechanisms available to address excess staffing, if that had been the goal. Instead, these layoffs are untethered from merit or mission,” the organization stated, per CNN. “They target diplomats not for how they’ve served or the skills they have, but for where they happen to be assigned. That is not reform.”
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‘Married To Medicine’ Star Dr. Heavenly Kimes Is Running For Georgia State Office — And She Wants Your Vote https://blaqly.com/sub/married-to-medicine-star-dr-heavenly-kimes-is-running-for-georgia-state-office-and-she-wants-your-vote/ https://blaqly.com/sub/married-to-medicine-star-dr-heavenly-kimes-is-running-for-georgia-state-office-and-she-wants-your-vote/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:14:23 +0000 https://blaqly.com/sub/married-to-medicine-star-dr-heavenly-kimes-is-running-for-georgia-state-office-and-she-wants-your-vote/ Source: Mindy Small / Getty Married to Medicine’s Dr. Heavenly Kimes isn’t just fixing smiles anymore; she’s looking to fix social problems and make ...

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Married to Medicine’s Dr. Heavenly Kimes isn’t just fixing smiles anymore; she’s looking to fix social problems and make a difference. The reality TV star revealed exclusively to PEOPLE magazine on July 7 that she’s officially running for Georgia State Representative District 93.

Dr. Heavenly makes her run official today, July 8, on the steps of the Georgia State Capitol.

RELATED CONTENT: Dr. Heavenly Provides Dental Surgery For Protester Who Had Her Teeth Knocked Out By Police

Dr. Heavenly Kimes Is Going From Shade Throwing on Screen To Shaking Tables At The State Capitol

“I’m not a career politician. I’m a mom, a doctor, a business owner—and I’m not afraid to stand up for what I believe in,” Heavenly shared with PEOPLE. “Our people deserve real representation, someone who understands both the struggles and the solutions.”

Dr. Heavenly, known for her brutal honesty (and occasional shade!), promises to bring that same authenticity to politics. According to campaign videos, she will focus on healthcare, education, economic prosperity, and boosting support for small businesses.

And who else is joining her on this political ride? Quad Webb, another fan-favorite from Married to Medicine, is stepping up as her campaign manager. Can we say, iconic duo?

Fans and celebrities alike are buzzing. Quad herself said, “Heavenly is a woman of action. If anyone can shake things up and make real change, it’s her.”

Dr. Heavenly first appeared on Married to Medicine during its second season, having previously been introduced as a friend on the show.  “It’s humbling,” Dr. Heavenly told ESSENCE about watching herself on screen. “You get to see what other people see, and that reflection has been a learning experience. I’ve grown tremendously.”

Will Dr. Heavenly Kimes Be Balancing Campaign & Cameras During The Taping Of Married To Medicine Season 12?

The popular series is currently filming its 12th season, and while it’s unclear exactly how much of Dr. Heavenly’s political journey will be captured, cameras are rolling. Viewers might just get an inside look at her campaign trail, blending reality TV with real-life political drama.

But let’s keep it real: Running for office as a Black woman isn’t easy. Society often holds Black women to higher, harsher standards. Whether balancing motherhood, business, or career, Black women face relentless scrutiny, judgment, and frustrating double standards.

Dr. Heavenly’s bold step into politics deserves applause. She’s leveraging her platform to represent her community, and we love to see it.

We’ll be watching closely as Dr. Heavenly navigates this exciting new chapter. With her – and her girl Quad – in the race, it got a whole lot more interesting.

RELATED CONTENT: “Everyone’s Not Deserving Of The Title”: Dr. Heavenly Kimes Explains Why She Calls Her Husband “Daddy”

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