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More than 600 students were honored during Thursday and Friday’s ceremonies. But the tribute to Wilson and another fallen Jaguar brought all the emotions out.Southern University‘s spring commencement ceremony was …
With Is God Is, Aleshea Harris breaks from the cinematic tradition that has spent decades requiring Black women to forgive our way back to grace.“You ever want to scrape your …
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Photo London 2026Courtesy of Photo LondonA hailstorm rattled against the 85 tonnes of glass that make up the vast curving roof of Olympia’s Grand Hall, while dark clouds cast shadows …
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Drake surprised fans by dropping three albums at once, and one of the standout new names on the massive release is New York’s Stunna Sandy.Drake’s Iceman was expected to drop …
An engraving of A View of Fort George by William Burgis (around 1740) features in MCNY’s show, The Occupied City Courtesy of the Museum of the City of New YorkAmericans …
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Recent gerrymandering efforts in Louisiana and Tennessee, along with a Supreme Court decision that dealt another major blow to the Voting Rights Act, energized thousands to march in the same …
May 15, 2026Officials say the move is aimed at curbing abuse, political patronage, and the growing misuse of honorary academic titles.The Nigerian government is cracking down on the use of …
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.In a recent chat, Pam Grier says that she was Stan Lee’s muse for Black Marvel characters Misty Knight and Amanda Waller.Pam …
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Trump is trying to hamstring states that want to show leadership and get ahead of the curve when it comes to protecting us from the worst effects of AI technology.When …
Making headlines: Anderson Cooper with art adviser Marisa Kayyem Photo: Steven Molina ContrerasThere were famous faces at Frieze New York’s VIP preview on Wednesday. These included the CNN news anchor …
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May 13, 2026If Black actors want long-term security and cultural power, the move isn’t just “get more visible.”By Markice MooreVisibility can change your life.A strong run on television can bring …
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The special, for which Hart will serve as an executive producer, will air in 2027.Sheryl Underwood was one of the more-discussed comedians at Netflix’s recent “The Roast of Kevin Hart” …
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The UCL report is the latest in a string of recent studies that aim to prove a connection between art and improved healthPhoto: Krakenimages.comEngaging in arts and cultural activities has …
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Drake released his new album “Iceman” alongside two surprise projects, “Habibti” and “Maid Of Honour,” following months of anticipation.Drake has officially returned with not one, but three new albums.The rapper …
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The country is quickly gaining its way back to the top in tourism, cultural impact, and hospitality after the catastrophic Category 5 storm.Recently, I was invited by the Jamaica Tourist …
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