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Known creep Russell Simmons wants Black people to put some respect on Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates’ name. During a recent livestream, probably from his hideout in Bali, Russell …
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This year’s Afro Plus Fest takes place in Landover, Maryland, and is billed as the largest celebration of global Black music and culture.Afro Plus Fest, billed as the world’s largest …
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Isamu Noguchi’s Mississippi Fountain (1961-62) Courtesy the New Orleans Museum of ArtIsamu Noguchi’s sculpture Mississippi Fountain (also known as The Mississippi, 1961-62) will soon be installed at the Beaux Arts …
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Jeffrey, who made her debut in 2006’s “Phat Girlz” alongside Mo’Nique, had a recurring role on the hit HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” but became beloved thanks to starring in …
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September 1, 2026From the screen to the stage, the play marks the actor’s debut as a director and playwright.Marcus Callender is taking a beloved Black cultural pastime to the stage. …
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Washington helped transform the school’s athletics program while mentoring generations of students and coaches.Benedict College is mourning longtime athletic director and former men’s basketball coach Willie Washington, who died Monday …
Florida officials announced that its Operation Statewide Shield human trafficking sting rescued 163 missing kids in a historic five-day span.We unfortunately live in a world where child abduction occurs on …
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The civil rights leader says legal threats will not distract from questions surrounding the Mississippi teen’s unexplained death.Rev. Al Sharpton is refusing to back down after three friends of Nolan …
“Headline auction results are increasingly driven by a tiny number of museum-quality works competing for the attention of an equally small group of ultra-wealthy buyers,” says art market economist Magnus …
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The “About Damn Time” singer was previously dismissed as an individual defendant in the lawsuit brought forth by Asha Daniels in 2024.Lizzo is preparing to put a legal chapter behind …
A senseless moment in one of New York’s busiest areas claimed the life of a 32-year-old woman who had just returned to work from maternity leave. Questions about mental health …
The Justice Department is asking a federal appeals court to revive USPS rules requiring new verification measures for election mail.The Trump administration is asking a federal appeals court to revive …
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A former Division I basketball player says he was cooperating with authorities when an Arkansas traffic stop escalated into a violent arrest. The incident is captured on camera, showing a …
The 17-year-old earned a wildcard into the tournament years after helping portray a young Serena in “King Richard.”Five years after serving as the on-court body double for a young Serena …
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Jordyn Woods is coming to Jaden Smith’s defense after fans questioned his involvement in her wedding.Just two weeks after tying the knot with Karl-Anthony Towns, the Woods by Jordyn founder …