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by Jessica Washington on (#68WW9)
Anyone who looked at the war on “Critical Race Theory” and expected conservatives to stop there hasn’t been paying attention. We’ve now reached a point where Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has completely blocked the teaching of AP African American studies in the state. And there’s a good chance other red…Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#68WWA)
Local police have identified 43-year-old Anthony Dwayne McRae as the suspect responsible for killing three students and injuring five others Monday in a mass shooting on Michigan State University’s campus.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#68WSZ)
Luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton took its time to find the right person to follow in the footsteps of late designer Virgil Abloh, who passed in 2021. On Tuesday, the company announced rapper/producer Pharrell Williams as its new menswear creative director. On its official Twitter page, Louis Vuitton tweeted a…Read more...
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by Angela Johnson and Adriano Contreras on (#68WT0)
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by Jessica Washington and Adriano Contreras on (#68WR2)
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by Candace McDuffie on (#68WPA)
Even though Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was released in the US and France back in November, on February 11, 2023 French journalist Jean Bexon discussed similarities between the military uniforms worn by film’s corrupt mercenaries and France’s army in the 1991 Gulf War.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#68WPB)
If you let Republicans tell it, everything wrong with the world from the high price of eggs to that famous groundhog dying all has to do with the “woke” agenda. This time, a few congressmen are insisting that “wokeness” is to blame for the sharp decline in Army recruitment, per AP News. However, a recent survey has…Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#68VX6)
Let me start this off by saying that I’m by no means a fragrance expert. I just know what I like and what I don’t. Most of the perfumes I wear have been gifted to me – except for a bottle of COCO I bought in my twenties to celebrate getting my first big girl job.Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#68VZN)
Kanye West’s hateful, bigoted and ignorant speech took over in 2022. Thankfully, in 2023 Kanye West has been quiet. Unfortunately, his words still linger in the minds of hateful individuals who share his disgusting sentiments.Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#68QVR)
Updated on 2/14/2023 at 1:20p.m. ET: As expected, Idris Elba’s admission that he no longer refers to himself as a Black actor because it limited him in his career didn’t land with folks the way he intended.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#68VX7)
The Tennessee House GOP didn’t hide their disdain for freshman Democratic state representative Justin J. Pearson after he wore a Dashiki on the House Floor. Their advice to him: get in line, or leave his position.
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by Kalyn Womack on (#68VX8)
Monday, President Joe Biden paid a personal call to an army veteran who made history back in the 1960s: Col. Paris Davis (retired). According to CBS News, Davis is to finally receive a Medal of Honor - an honor 60 years delayed due to racist reluctance to acknowledge his accomplishments.
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by Shanelle Genai on (#68VX9)
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Emmy-nominated actor Jonathan Majors has officially entered his villain era.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#68R4Y)
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by Candace McDuffie on (#68VQT)
On Sunday night, Justina Miles made history as millions of Americans watched the Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. Miles, who is only 20 years old, was the first female deaf performer for the event’s halftime show.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#68VXA)
Even though our brains are still on fire from Rihanna’s awesome Super Bowl halftime performance, we’re already thinking about next year. With Super Bowl LVIII set to take place Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., the entertainment options are endless.Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#68VQV)
Even though it’s been fourscore and seven years ago nearly a year since the now infamous Will Smith/Chris Rock slap incident at the 2022 Oscars, the president of the Academy is still trying to explain away their delayed reaction to it.
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by Kalyn Womack on (#68VNF)
Just a few days after Tyre Nichols died from injuries inflicted by Memphis police, a man named Darryl Tyree Williams also had a fatal run-in with the cops over in Raleigh, NC. According to CNN, six police officers have been put on administrative leave after tasing Williams multiple times, leading to his death.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#68VNH)
One of the biggest TV hits of 2023 has been NBC’s revival of Night Court. This new version of the ‘80s series stars Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory) as Abby Stone, daughter of OG judge Harry Stone. Original series star John Larroquette has returned as an older, wiser and less creepy Dan Fielding. Though the new…Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#68VG1)
A Memphis resident previously announced a lawsuit following his violent run-in with the city’s Scorpion unit - the same unit accused in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. The unit was disbanded upon the Nichols investigation and now Shelby County prosecutors are about to dig up every case they’ve handled, per NPR.
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by Shanelle Genai and Adriano Contreras on (#68VG2)
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by Vanessa De Luca and Adriano Contreras on (#68VE4)
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by Jessica Washington on (#68TZ8)
As people throughout the United States tuned into the Super Bowl this year, they may have been surprised by a “new” musical addition. The Black National Anthem was performed for the first time at the Super Bowl by actress Sheryl Lee Ralph.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#68TXN)
During the same week students in New York were served chicken and watermelon for lunch, students over in Clayton, Ca. handed out cotton balls - both in a shameful act to acknowledge Black History Month. According to KTVU, the school dragged their feet reporting the incident.
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by Adriano Contreras on (#68TVC)
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by Candace McDuffie on (#68TXP)
Jeremiah Fennell continues to capture audiences with his sheer brilliance and impressive journalism skills. In January, the Raiders shared a video on the team’s official Twitter account of the 10-year-old interviewing Davante Adams.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#68TVB)
With most of the world expressing an overwhelmingly positive reaction to Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance, some viewers had interesting thoughts on the show. Everything from the production set up, to the set list, to her surprise pregnancy reveal was the subject of conversation throughout Sunday night.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#68TQ4)
If you were watching FOX on Sunday night, Super Bowl LVII wasn’t the only big event on the network. After the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35, Season 2 of Next Level Chef premiered in the prime post-game spot.
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by Angela Johnson on (#68TQ5)
Before there was “50 Shades of Grey,” there was Zane. Kristina LaFerne Roberts, the author behind the popular pen name, is responsible for writing some of the steamiest adult fiction on the market. Even though I was a young adult in the late 90s when her books first hit the scene, I still couldn’t help but feel like I…Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#68TQ6)
Rihanna used last night’s Super Bowl performance to reveal that she’s expecting a second child with partner A$AP Rocky. Throughout the performance she rubbed her belly, with her team officially confirming that the makeup mogul is pregnant after she left the stage. In honor of this exciting news, here are even more…Read more...
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by Amira Castilla on (#68TQ7)
New York Fashion Week 2023 started February 9 and we just know the Black models will tear up the runway. So, we can look forward to seeing veteran models and plenty of up-and-coming ones from all around the world. Here are the people to look out for in the upcoming weeks!
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by Candace McDuffie on (#68TQ8)
Over the weekend, Beyoncé received two Brit Awards in London. The ceremony took place on Saturday, February 11 at the O2 Arena. However, the star wasn’t physically present but instead accepted the honors virtually. Beyoncé was the recipient of the International Artist of the Year Award as well as International Song of…Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#68TMN)
As the days following the 2023 Grammys continue to roll by, we’re learning more and more about some surprising appearances that almost came to fruition but didn’t. And what’s the most recent example? The missed opportunity to be blessed by Janet Jackson’s presence. I’ll explain.Read more...
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by Amira Castilla on (#680DD)
The most sought-after award shows are underway! Our favorite Black actors, actresses, athletes, designers, directors, and more are scooping up awards left and right. Here are the Black celebs who are getting the flowers they deserve in 2023.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#68TGP)
With Super Bowl LVII taking place outside of Phoenix in Glendale, Ariz., WNBA star Brittney Griner, and her wife, Cherelle, were among those who attended the game and festivities surrounding it. According to People, on Saturday, the Phoenix Mercury center and her wife were seen at the WM Phoenix Open golf event. As…Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#68TEK)
Though millions of viewers tuned in for Sunday’s 2023 Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, millions of other viewers were tuned in specifically to catch Rihanna’s glitzy Halftime Show performance. And while many were pleased with what they saw (including that confirmed baby bump…Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#68TEM)
Attorneys for Tyre Nichols’ family have filed an “urgent appeal” to the United Nations to respond to the brutal beating that led to Nichols’ death, per The Hill. This appeal comes after both state and federal agencies launched investigations into the beating. Now, Nichols’ death may become a global concern.
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by Angela Johnson on (#68TEN)
Even as the COVID pandemic wanes and mask mandates and vaccine requirements are becoming a thing of the past, the Biden-Harris Administration continues to encourage Americans to stay updated with their vaccines and boosters. And during Black History Month, they are turning their focus on the Black community.Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#68TEP)
The 2023 Super Bowl was meant to celebrate football, two amazing Black QBs and Rihanna and, for most of the night, that’s what happened.Read more...
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by Keith Reed on (#68SZG)
The duel between the first Black quarterbacks to battle each other for a Super Bowl win lived up to all the hype. Jalen Hurts, Philly’s golden child signal caller got off to a fast start, running for two first-half TD’s and running for a third, making the game look like it was at risk of being a blowout for the Eagles.Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#68SWS)
On Sunday, Rihanna made her long-awaited return to music, taking the stage as the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show performer—only this time, she brought a special guest along with her: a second child.Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#68SWQ)
Trugoy the Dove, one of the founding members of the legendary hip-hop group De La Soul, died on Sunday at 54. A cause of death has not been revealed, but Trugoy had been open about his diagnosis of congestive heart failure.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#68SWR)
Remember how we were inundated with crypto ads during last year’s Super Bowl? Oh, what a difference a year makes. Crypto currency’s swift downfall means commercial spots for the big game are once again dominated by alcohol, cars, cell phone companies and movie blockbusters. According to Deadline, even the ad game…Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#68STX)
Emmy-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph may be known right now as the lovable veteran teacher Barbara Howard on ABC’s Abbott Elementary, but ahead of the 2023 Super Bowl LVII game, she reminded everyone that she is first and foremost an entertainer’s entertainer.Read more...
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by Vanessa De Luca on (#68SS0)
Let’s be honest: some of us aren’t necessarily all that excited about watching the actual game. But we’re definitely here for the people-watching and the fashion statements! Take a look at the famous folks who showed up and showed out.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#68GEY)
It may be the biggest sports and entertainment event now, but there was a time when the Super Bowl was strictly a sporting contest. It was all about the game, and didn’t have any of the spectacle it’s become known for. We already told you how Michael Jackson was the superstar who made performing at halftime a huge…Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland and Adriano Contreras on (#68SNB)
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by By Keith Reed on (#68SHC)
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by Noah A. McGee on (#68M6E)
Although the Grammys are normally meant to celebrate the brightest and best in music, it’s also an opportunity for the world’s biggest artists to show off their personal style, and the 2023 Grammys were no different.
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by Angela Johnson on (#68DQV)
You may have just put your Christmas decorations away, but Valentine’s Day is almost here. And if you need a little help getting in touch with your romantic side, a good book can help you get there.Read more...
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