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Basketball Icon, Kobe Bryant, Dead at 41

By Amanda Rey

One of the greatest athletes of our generation, Kobe Bryant, has passed away at the age of 41. The NBA legend was on board his personal helicopter along with his 13-year-old daughter...

Check Out the Trailer for Tyler Perry’s New Netflix Film “A Fall from Grace”

Tyler Perry is show us that love isn’t always what it seems...

Actor and Comedian John Witherspoon Dies at 77

Prolific actor and comedian John Witherspoon passed away at the age of...

New York City to Ban Discrimination Against Natural Hair

The city of New York has unveiled new guidelines aiming at banning...

Meek Mill and Jay-Z Team Up to Launch Criminal Justice Reform Organization

Jay-Z and Meek Mill are joining forces with business, entertainment and sports...

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  • Basketball Icon, Kobe Bryant, Dead at 41

  • Check Out the Trailer for Tyler Perry’s New Netflix Film “A Fall from Grace”

  • Actor and Comedian John Witherspoon Dies at 77

  • New York City to Ban Discrimination Against Natural Hair

  • Meek Mill and Jay-Z Team Up to Launch Criminal Justice Reform Organization

  • Kamala Harris is Running for President in 2020

  • Cyntoia Brown Granted Full Clemency

  • Niecy Nash Introduces a Hotline for Racist White People Who Call the Police for No Reason

  • Quavo Debuts Solo Album “Quavo Huncho” Featuring Drake, Cardi B, Travis Scott and More!

  • Michael Jordan Donates $2 Million to Hurricane Florence Relief

  • Music

    Bonnaroo 2019 Lineup Features Childish Gambino, Cardi B, Gucci Mane and More!

    Amanda Rey | January 9, 2019

    With festival season slowly approaching, festival-heads have been anticipating the lineup for the annual Bonnaroo Music Festival. Today (Jan. 8), the music festival announced its star-studded 2019 lineup. The...

    • Amanda Rey | October 12, 2018

      Quavo Debuts Solo Album “Quavo Huncho” Featuring Drake, Cardi B, Travis Scott and More!

    • Amanda Rey | September 25, 2018

      T.I. Curates Museum Dedicated to Trap Music in Atlanta

    • Amanda Rey | September 18, 2018

      Kanye West Announces New Album ‘Yandhi’

  • Television

    Kenan Thompson is Heading to Primetime Television as Star of New NBC Comedy Series

    Amanda Rey | September 24, 2018

    Just before entering his 16th season of Saturday Night Live, Kenan Thompson is setting his sights on primetime television! According to Variety, it has been confirmed that the comedian...

    • Amanda Rey | September 21, 2018

      Jordan Peele to Host & Narrate ‘The Twilight Zone’ Reboot

    • Amanda Rey | September 17, 2018

      John Legend Joins Season 16 of ‘The Voice’ as Coach

    • Amanda Rey | September 14, 2018

      The CW to Develop Female-Led ‘Lean on Me’ Drama Series Produced by John Legend and LeBron James

  • Movies

    By Amanda Rey

    Check Out the Trailer for Tyler Perry’s New Netflix Film “A Fall from Grace”

    Tyler Perry is show us that love isn’t always what it seems in a teaser trailer for his upcoming Netflix film, A Fall from Grace. The thriller follows a...

    • Amanda Rey | February 20, 2019

      Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield in the Talks to Star in Film about Black Panther Party Leader Fred Hampton

    • Amanda Rey | September 20, 2018

      LeBron James to Star in ‘Space Jam’ Sequel with Ryan Coogler Producing

    • Amanda Rey | July 20, 2018

      Daniel Kaluuya and Lena Waithe Team Up for New Film ‘Queen and Slim”

  • Books

    • Michelle Obama Announces Book Tour for Her Memoir ‘Becoming’

    • Lupita Nyong’o to Publish Children’s Book With Hopes to Help Children Rethink Beauty

    • Destiny’s Child Reunited to Show Support for Kelly Rowland’s New Book

    • Gabrielle Union Is Sharing ‘The Good, the Bad, and the WTF’ In Her New Book of Personal Essays

  • Week In Photos

    New York City to Ban Discrimination Against Natural Hair

    Amanda Rey | February 21, 2019

    The city of New York has unveiled new guidelines aiming at banning the discrimination on the basis of hair. On Monday (February 18) officials at the New York City...

    Meek Mill and Jay-Z Team Up to Launch Criminal Justice Reform Organization

    Amanda Rey | January 24, 2019

    Jay-Z and Meek Mill are joining forces with business, entertainment and sports industry leaders to launch a new criminal justice initiative called REFORM Alliance. On Wednesday (January 24) the...

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      Basketball Icon, Kobe Bryant, Dead at 41

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      Check Out the Trailer for Tyler Perry’s New Netflix Film “A Fall from Grace”

    • October 30, 2019

      Actor and Comedian John Witherspoon Dies at 77

    • October 18, 2019

      Michael Jordan Opens Healthcare Clinics for Low-Income Families in Charlotte

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  • Sports

    Basketball Icon, Kobe Bryant, Dead at 41

    Amanda Rey | January 27, 2020

    One of the greatest athletes of our generation, Kobe Bryant, has passed away at the age of 41. The NBA legend was on board his personal helicopter along with...

    Michael Jordan Opens Healthcare Clinics for Low-Income Families in Charlotte

    Amanda Rey | October 18, 2019

    NBA legend Michael Jordan is doing what he can to ensure member of the underprivileged common Charlotte receive the care they deserve. On Thursday, the Charlotte Hornets owner unveiled...

    Michael Jordan Donates $2 Million to Hurricane Florence Relief

    Amanda Rey | September 19, 2018

    Over the weekend, Hurricane Florence hit a large portion of the east coast including the Carolinas resulting in over 30 deaths and left about 300,000 people without power. Now,...

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  • Health

    By Amanda Rey

    Mariah Carey Reveals Battle with Bipolar Disorder

    Mariah Carey reveals for the first time that she struggling with bipolar II disorder for nearly two decades. In an exclusive interview People magazine, Carey explained that she was...

    • Amanda Rey | January 18, 2018

      Diddy Donates $200,000 to Women’s Maternity Healthcare in Uganda

    • Amanda Rey | January 3, 2018

      DJ Khaled Becomes Weight Watchers Newest Social Media Ambassador

    • Sheriden Chanel | October 19, 2017

      Michelle Williams Talks Feelings of Depression and Suicidal Thoughts During Destiny’s Child Era

  • Business

    • Amanda Rey | September 6, 2018

      Colin Kaepernick Appears as the Face of Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ Anniversary Campaign

    • Amanda Rey | July 9, 2018

      Shea Moisture Launches New Voices Fund to Support Women of Color Entrepreneurs

    • Amanda Rey | April 23, 2018

      Rihanna Announces the Release of Lingerie Line ‘Savage X Fenty’

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  • People/Local

    New York City Man Raises Over $30,000 for Harlem Kids to See “Black Panther”

    Amanda Rey | January 12, 2018

    Marvel’s Black Panther is one of this year’s most highly anticipated films, and now a New York City man is making sure kids in Harlem get a chance to...

    Parenting Group ‘Chocolate Milk Mommies’ Nurse in Photoshoot to Encourage Breastfeeding in the Black Community

    Amanda Rey | December 8, 2017

    A group of mothers from a local parenting group in Birmingham, Alabama say that they are proud to breastfeed and say they are working to end the stigma surrounding...

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