Male-born transgender golfer Hailey Davidson is decrying the discrimination he claims to be suffering after a backlash rose over his latest women’s golf tournament win and his bid to earn a spot on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour (LPGA). Last week, Davidson, 30, won the NXXT Women’s Classic, which put him one step closer to earning his card as a member of the LPGA. Davidson, a Scottish-born man whose real name is James Scott Davidson, claims to have transitioned to a woman in 2015 and was given permission by the LPGA to compete as a woman starting in 2021. Since then, he has...…Male-born transgender golfer Hailey Davidson is decrying the discrimination he claims to be suffering after a backlash rose over his latest women’s golf tournament win and his bid to earn a spot on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour (LPGA). Last week, Davidson, 30, won the NXXT Women’s Classic, which put him one step closer to earning his card as a member of the LPGA. Davidson, a Scottish-born man whose real name is James Scott Davidson, claims to have transitioned to a woman in 2015 and was given permission by the LPGA to compete as a woman starting in 2021. Since then, he has...WW…

Top NFL prospect and former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones has come under fire just ahead of the 2021 draft over an anti-Obama costume he reportedly wore when he was a 14-year-old boy.The 22-year-old Alabama grad who helped the Crimson Tide win two championships – one as a reserve quarterback and one as a starter — is widely considered a top-five pick for the NFL. Jones threw for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns. He led Alabama to a perfect 13-0 record for the school’s 16th National Championship.Jones was born in 1998 in Jacksonville, Florida, where he received Pop Warner Scholar recognition...…Top NFL prospect and former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones has come under fire just ahead of the 2021 draft over an anti-Obama costume he reportedly wore when he was a 14-year-old boy.The 22-year-old Alabama grad who helped the Crimson Tide win two championships – one as a reserve quarterback and one as a starter — is widely considered a top-five pick for the NFL. Jones threw for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns. He led Alabama to a perfect 13-0 record for the school’s 16th National Championship.Jones was born in 1998 in Jacksonville, Florida, where he received Pop Warner Scholar recognition...WW…

The official Facebook page for the Star Wars movie franchise celebrated “Trans Day of Visibility” on Wednesday by unveiling the recently created characters Terec and Ceret, who are “trans non-binary Jedi Knights.”“In honor of #TransDayOfVisibility,” the caption to the artwork reads, “we’re proud to unveil an exclusive cover highlighting Terec and Ceret, trans non-binary Jedi, currently featured in Marvel’s The High Republic comic. We support trans lives and we are passionate and committed to broadening our representation in a galaxy far far way.”In honor of #TransDayOfVisibility we're proud...…The official Facebook page for the Star Wars movie franchise celebrated “Trans Day of Visibility” on Wednesday by unveiling the recently created characters Terec and Ceret, who are “trans non-binary Jedi Knights.”“In honor of #TransDayOfVisibility,” the caption to the artwork reads, “we’re proud to unveil an exclusive cover highlighting Terec and Ceret, trans non-binary Jedi, currently featured in Marvel’s The High Republic comic. We support trans lives and we are passionate and committed to broadening our representation in a galaxy far far way.”In honor of #TransDayOfVisibility we're proud...WW…

On Monday, pop star Pharrell Williams mourned the death of his cousin, Donovon W. Lynch, who was shot Friday by police in Virginia Beach after they responded to a gun battle in the streets.The police were called when a gunfight that left eight wounded erupted at a beachfront street event. Officers said when they arrived, Lynch was brandishing a firearm. Three men were charged in the shooting.The “Happy” singer posted a message about his cousin to Instagram on Monday morning, calling the shooting a “tragedy beyond measure.”“The loss of these lives is a tragedy beyond measure,” wrote in his...…On Monday, pop star Pharrell Williams mourned the death of his cousin, Donovon W. Lynch, who was shot Friday by police in Virginia Beach after they responded to a gun battle in the streets.The police were called when a gunfight that left eight wounded erupted at a beachfront street event. Officers said when they arrived, Lynch was brandishing a firearm. Three men were charged in the shooting.The “Happy” singer posted a message about his cousin to Instagram on Monday morning, calling the shooting a “tragedy beyond measure.”“The loss of these lives is a tragedy beyond measure,” wrote in his...WW…

Disney has given the green light to reboot the National Treasure movie franchise into a TV series that will star a Hispanic female DREAMer, who will explore “historical authorship and identity.”National Treasure, starring Nicholas Cage, spawned two hit films in 2004 and 2007, and a third film has been long-gestating. But now Disney has the concept in a new direction with an upcoming series destined for its streaming service, Disney+, according to Deadline.The new series will feature lead character Jess Morales — a 21-year-old immigrant, ostensibly part of President Barack Obama’s...…Disney has given the green light to reboot the National Treasure movie franchise into a TV series that will star a Hispanic female DREAMer, who will explore “historical authorship and identity.”National Treasure, starring Nicholas Cage, spawned two hit films in 2004 and 2007, and a third film has been long-gestating. But now Disney has the concept in a new direction with an upcoming series destined for its streaming service, Disney+, according to Deadline.The new series will feature lead character Jess Morales — a 21-year-old immigrant, ostensibly part of President Barack Obama’s...WW…

The Miami Heat have decided to ban center Meyers Leonard indefinitely after reviewing a video in which he uttered an anti-Semitic slur.The incident occurred while Leonard was playing Call of Duty, an online video game. At one point, Leonard can be heard saying, “F—— cowards, don’t f—— snipe at me you f—— k— b—-,” according to the .The NBA issued a statement Tuesday, saying, “We just became aware of the video and are in the process of gathering more information. The NBA unequivocally condemns all forms of hate speech.”Later, the league announced that Leonard was going to be banned...…The Miami Heat have decided to ban center Meyers Leonard indefinitely after reviewing a video in which he uttered an anti-Semitic slur.The incident occurred while Leonard was playing Call of Duty, an online video game. At one point, Leonard can be heard saying, “F—— cowards, don’t f—— snipe at me you f—— k— b—-,” according to the .The NBA issued a statement Tuesday, saying, “We just became aware of the video and are in the process of gathering more information. The NBA unequivocally condemns all forms of hate speech.”Later, the league announced that Leonard was going to be banned...WW…

Black Lives Matter activists harassed a group of girls trying to enter a cheerleading competition in Louisville on Saturday, accusing them of having “white privilege.”Participants of the competition, which was held at the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville, were and accused of being racists for merely attending the event while white, according to WDRB TV.The protesters reportedly hurled chants, including profanities, at the teens and preteens as they entered the convention center; others held signs to taunt the children for their “racism.” Some of the activists...…Black Lives Matter activists harassed a group of girls trying to enter a cheerleading competition in Louisville on Saturday, accusing them of having “white privilege.”Participants of the competition, which was held at the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville, were and accused of being racists for merely attending the event while white, according to WDRB TV.The protesters reportedly hurled chants, including profanities, at the teens and preteens as they entered the convention center; others held signs to taunt the children for their “racism.” Some of the activists...WW…

Only minutes after the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced its plans to affect more “diversity” in its Golden Globes awards process, activist group Time’s Up went on the attack calling the plans “not enough.”The HFPA announced its new plans Saturday evening, claiming it would implement “transformational change” and the efforts would diversify its ranks to be more inclusive at the Golden Globes Awards.Despite the HFPA’s announcement, members of the activist group Time’s Up said they were skeptical of the HFPA’s airy rhetoric. The group released a blistering statement...…Only minutes after the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced its plans to affect more “diversity” in its Golden Globes awards process, activist group Time’s Up went on the attack calling the plans “not enough.”The HFPA announced its new plans Saturday evening, claiming it would implement “transformational change” and the efforts would diversify its ranks to be more inclusive at the Golden Globes Awards.Despite the HFPA’s announcement, members of the activist group Time’s Up said they were skeptical of the HFPA’s airy rhetoric. The group released a blistering statement...WW…

MSNBC host Joy Reid has declared NBA star LeBron James to be “today’s equivalent of Muhammad Ali,” in recognition of his social justice activism.Reid took to Twitter to lionize the billionaire basketball player and put him on par with Ali, a man who truly fought for civil rights. But to make her tweet even more absurd, she added a clip of fictional superhero Black Panther to it, apparently sending the signal that James is a “hero.”“‘ll say it again. LeBron James is today’s Muhammad Ali and Bill Russell, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Glad he has that platform. Keep speaking, @KingJames,” Reid...…MSNBC host Joy Reid has declared NBA star LeBron James to be “today’s equivalent of Muhammad Ali,” in recognition of his social justice activism.Reid took to Twitter to lionize the billionaire basketball player and put him on par with Ali, a man who truly fought for civil rights. But to make her tweet even more absurd, she added a clip of fictional superhero Black Panther to it, apparently sending the signal that James is a “hero.”“‘ll say it again. LeBron James is today’s Muhammad Ali and Bill Russell, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Glad he has that platform. Keep speaking, @KingJames,” Reid...WW…

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made headlines early this month when he sought to school X chief Elon Musk on the wonders of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies and insisted that it is not really race-based hiring. But the video of the woman he put in place to guide his DEI policies shows she did, indeed, use DEI policies to hire strictly based on race and gender to the exclusion of white males. Cuban engaged with Musk in a series of X posts on Jan. 4, where he defended DEI hiring policies and said there is “zero” evidence that hiring under DEI guidelines can result in...…Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made headlines early this month when he sought to school X chief Elon Musk on the wonders of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies and insisted that it is not really race-based hiring. But the video of the woman he put in place to guide his DEI policies shows she did, indeed, use DEI policies to hire strictly based on race and gender to the exclusion of white males. Cuban engaged with Musk in a series of X posts on Jan. 4, where he defended DEI hiring policies and said there is “zero” evidence that hiring under DEI guidelines can result in...WW…