All posts tagged "featured"
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Beyoncé Releases New Video for “Freedom” for International Day of the Girl
Beyoncé kicks off International Day of the Girl with a powerful new video for her 2016 hit song “Freedom.” In partnership with Salma Hayek’s Chime…
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Michael Jordan Donates $7 Million to Open Health Clinics
Michael Jordan is giving back in a big way! It has been announced that the Hornets owner is donating $7 million to open health clinics…
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Issa Rae Graces the Cover of ‘AdWeek’ and Opens Up About Her Accomplishments and Future Plans
We can all agree that 2017 is turning out to be a great year for Issa Rae. Since the success of her acclaimed show Insecure…
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Rapper T.I. Leads Protest Against Houston’s Restaurant, Alleging Racial Profiling and Discrimination
Grammy-winning rapper T.I. recently led a huge protest against the national steakhouse chain Houston’s following claims that the restaurant discriminates against African American patrons. The…
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Dove Issues Statement Apologizing for Racially Insensitive Ad That “Missed the Mark”
Over the weekend, Dove became the center of controversy as an ad posted to their Facebook account for Dove body wash portrayed a black woman…
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Cam Newton Issues Apology for Sexist Comment Made to Sports Reporter
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made headlines this week when a remark he made following the question a female sports reporter posed that was deemed…
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LL Cool J Nominated for the Rock Hall of Fame
Hip hop legend LL Cool J could be making his way into to the coveted Rock Hall of Fame. It has been announced that LL…
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Las Vegas Mass Shooting at Country Music Festival Leaves More than 50 People Dead
In the late hours of Sunday night (Oct. 1) leading into the early morning Monday, a lone gunman opened fire on concertgoers attending the Route…
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JAY-Z, Cardi B, Chris Brown, & More to Perform at Third Annual TIDAL X: BROOKLYN Concert
After some speculation that JAY-Z and Beyoncé would be headlining a Brooklyn concert to benefit Hurricane relief, and subsequently dispelling those rumors, news of the…
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USAFA Supt. Silveria Tells Racist Cadets to “Get Out” In Response to Racial Slurs Left on Black Cadets’ Rooms
Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Lieutenant General Jay B. Silveria, is in the news this week after giving a moving speech,…
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Beyoncé Drops “Mi Gente” Remix and Donates Proceeds to Hurricane Relief
Following the major devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, Beyoncé stepped up and provided help to the residents affected by the hurricane that claimed the lives…
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After Three Decades the ‘Coming to America’ Sequel is Actually Happening
It’s happening! It’s really happening! It has been announced that the Coming to America sequel is moving forward with Black-ish creator Kenya Barris set to…
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SZA Earns Her First Platinum Certification With “Love Galore”
Thanks to her hit single “Love Galore,” singer SZA has officially reached platinum status. The platinum plaque is a first for the budding neo soul…
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T-Boz Rallies for Justice On Behalf of Mentally Ill Cousin Who Was Fatally Shot 18 Times by Police
TLC singer T-Boz is using her platform to speak out on the behalf of her cousin Eddie Russell Jr. who lost his life at 25…
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Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” Lands No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
She did it! Cardi B’s hit single “Bodak Yellow” reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, dethroning Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made…
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Ayesha Curry Becomes the Newest Face of CoverGirl
Ayesha Curry is adding some more Black Girl Magic to the makeup aisle and toting another accolade to her growing resume! The all-star mother of…
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Jhene Aiko Talks Being More Aware, ‘Trip’, and Why Big Sean is the Love of Her Life
Following the release of her emotionally stirring short film “Trip,” 29-year-old neo-R&B singer Jhene Aiko released the album to accompany the piece. Trip dropped on…
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Mystikal Indicted on Rape and Kidnapping Charges by Grand Jury
It was just last month that former No Limit rapper Mystikal turned himself in to the police on rape and kidnapping charges after a warrant…
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Issa Rae Gets Candid On the Red Carpet: “I’m Rooting For Everybody Black”
The 2017 Emmys will definitely be one for the books. The show was full of historical moments, emotional acceptance speeches, and let’s not forget host…
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Kevin Hart Issues Public Apology to Wife and Kids Amid Extortion Attempt
It was only a couple of months ago that comedian Kevin Hart was at the center of gossip site fodder when a video surfaced of…
