Yesha Callahan
The Root
9, AR, United States
Contact Yesha
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Yesha:
Kanye West Talks Trump, Cries and Promises Changes
On Wednesday morning, Kanye West was in his hometown of Chicago, Ill., and made a radio appearance on 107.5 WGCI Chicago where he spoke about recent incidents, including his MAGA hat, Donald Trump and getting his mental health in order. And yes, as the title states, he did shed a few tears. → Read More
South Los Angeles Street Gets Renamed After Barack Obama
In 2007, Barack Obama was a young and spry freshman senator from Chicago who made South Los Angeles, Calif., his first stop during his presidential election. In 2008, he became the first black president and successfully won a second term four years later. In honor of the former president, the L.A. City Council voted to rename Rodeo Road to Obama Boulevard. → Read More
23 Prince Albums Hit All Major Streaming Services
Fans of the “Purple One” and streaming music sites can now rejoice because 23 previously unavailable Prince albums between 1995-2010 are now on all the major streaming services, according to Rolling Stone. Over 300 songs are now available on sites like Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and Amazon Music. → Read More
Viola Davis and Her Band of Widows Shine in New Trailer
Director Steve McQueen’s upcoming film Widows is one of the most anticipated films this fall, and in a newly released trailer, you get to see why. → Read More
Doja Cat's 'Bitch, I'm A Cow' Is The Song You Never Knew You Needed
Amala Zandile Dlamini is a 22-year-old Los Angeles based rapper, who goes by the name of “Doja Cat.” On Tuesday, she released a video called “Mooo!” that’s gone viral. → Read More
Taraji P. Henson Creates Mental Health Foundation to Honor Late Father
Taraji P. Henson wants to remove the stigma surrounding mental health issues in the African-American community and has created an organization to honor her late father who suffered from mental health issues. On September 22, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, named after her father, officially launches. → Read More
Captured FBI Fugitive Does 'In My Feelings' Challenge on Tarmac
Earlier this year, Antwan Mims made it to the FBI’s Most Wanted list after being accused of a double murder in Benton Harbor, Mich., but that didn’t stop him from joining in on the viral “In My Feelings” challenge as he was transported off a fugitive flight, according to Click on Detroit. → Read More
Stephanie Mills Snatches Sam Smith by His Widow's Peak For Talking Crap About Michael Jackson
As Michael Jackson’s 60th birthday approaches, mediocre British singer Sam Smith had the audacity to come for the King of Pop. While vacationing with fellow singer Adam Lambert, a video was posted of Smith saying that he doesn’t like Michael Jackson. → Read More
Zac Efron's 'Dreadlocks' Are Hilarious Looking And 'Just For Fun'
Not everyone was feeling Zac Efron’s new “just for fun” dreadlock hairstyle when he posted a new Instagram photo on Friday. The black and white photo shows Efron sporting some type of pointy, thin and rolled hairstyle, or as I like to refer to them as “wypipolocs.” → Read More
How NBA Legends Save Uncle Drew From Fouling Out
Back in the ’90s, former NBA star Larry Johnson transformed himself into an elderly, muumuu-wearing, slam-dunking alter ego named “Grandmama” on behalf of Converse. Johnson’s commercials were quite popular, and the 6-foot-7-inch All-Star even made a guest appearance on Family Matters. But although Johnson’s character was popular, it never reached the status of Kyrie Irving’s “Uncle Drew”… → Read More
Netflix's Black Talent Recreates Iconic 'A Great Day in Harlem' Photo
Forty-seven phenomenal black talent from 20+ Netflix original shows, films and documentaries came together to create A Great Day in Hollywood, which was inspired by the iconic 1958 A Great Day in Harlem. → Read More
#PermitPatty: White Woman Calls Police on 8-Year-Old Black Girl Selling Water
In today’s “Hold My Beer” news, it looks as though there’s a new white woman who wants to dethrone #BBQBecky in the “Calling Police on Black People For No Damn Reason” award. But this time, the unidentified white woman didn’t call the police on an adult, but an 8-year-old girl. → Read More
Watch: Tiffany Haddish and Lil Rel Howery in an Exclusive Clip From Uncle Drew
After draining his life savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street-ball tournament in Harlem, Dax (Lil Rel Howery) is dealt a series of unfortunate setbacks, including losing his team to his longtime rival (Nick Kroll). → Read More
Target Pulls ‘Baby Daddy’ Father’s Day Card
Two weeks ago, Takeisha Saunders came across a Father’s Day card at Target in Rockwall, Texas, that immediately had her seething. It was allegedly the only card featuring a black couple, and it was actually a “Baby Daddy” card. → Read More
Kathy Griffin Calls Kevin Hart a ‘Pussy’ for Not Attacking Trump
Comedienne Kathy Griffin has a bone to pick with her fellow comics who won’t publicly criticize Donald Trump. But in a recent interview with USA Today, Griffin specifically mentioned Kevin Hart. → Read More
Superfly: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
A couple of weeks ago I attended a media screening* of Superfly, and I couldn’t help paying attention to the fact that so many other people from various media publications had no idea about the original movie. I heard whispers from people who had no point of reference from the original 1972 film, Super Fly, directed by Gordon Parks Jr., and I couldn’t decide whether that was good or bad. All I… → Read More
Atlanta Renewed for 3rd Season at FX
Two years ago, Atlanta debuted on FX, and it immediately became a hit. With a first season win of Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, for Donald Glover, as well as a Peabody and Golden Globe awards, was there any doubt that the show wouldn’t be renewed for a third season? Absolutely not and Atlanta is returning to FX… → Read More
Roseanne Barr Says She Begged ABC to Let Her ‘Make Amends’
Roseanne Barr just can’t stay away from Twitter, but it makes sense that she has to find something to spend her time on nowadays since she’s out of a job. In a series of now-deleted tweets, Barr explained how she was in full grovel mode with ABC executives when it came to trying to keep her show on the air. → Read More
Trevor Noah: The Key to a Trump Pardon? Racist Barack Obama Tweets
In a “take me serious” black outfit and yellow heels, Kim Kardashian was all business as she marched her way into the White House Wednesday to speak to Donald Trump about prison reform and pardoning Alice Marie Johnson. Johnson’s story tugged at Kardashian’s heart when she learned about the life sentence without parole she was given for a first-time, nonviolent drug offense. → Read More
Southwest Flight Diverted After Passenger Tried to Join the Mile-High Weed Club
A Southwest Airlines flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles was diverted Wednesday afternoon after a passenger decided to join the mile-high club. No, they weren’t in the bathroom getting it on with another passenger—they were getting it on with some marijuana. → Read More