Wood Harris’ antecedent tells the story of someone who has weathered the storm of life to attain success. He is an African-American actor who starred in some of Hollywood’s iconic shows and movies. The Wire and Creed star is arguably one of the best actors to emerge on the TV screen. He has starred in...
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Sabrina Parr: The Woman That Stole Lamar Odom’s Heart
You might not be familiar with the name Sabrina Parr. But her current relationship with ex-NBA star, and Khloe Kardashian’s ex-husband, Lamar Odom, make you want to know more about her. A couple of months ago, Lamar Odom popped the big question, and Sabrina says, “I SAID YES!!!” Lamar took to his Instagram page to...
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Aubree Gordon: Speaking Up and Stacking Up
2020 is much different than what any of us were expecting. From the passing of one of our beloved basketball stars who made plays on and off the court, to a worldwide pandemic and to the injustices that black women, men and trans lives are facing day in and day out. Many of us wonder...
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Say Their Name: The Newest Podcast to Listen To
It’s been seen on signs, bumper stickers, t-shirts, graffitied on sidewalks and more. “Say Their Name” has been used to bring awareness to those who have been wrongfully killed by the police or have fallen victim to police brutality. While we continue to live out our lives, it’s easy to forget about the importance of...
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The Forgotten Story of Igbo Landing
Throughout history — with a particular focus on the slave trade era — there were stories of dehumanizing acts, mass killings, maiming, racism, resistance to slavery, and suicide. But none of these accounts were ever as heart-wrenching as the Igbo Landing story at Dunbar Creek on St. Simons Island, Georgia in 1803. The events of...
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15 Historical Black Sitcoms
Black sitcoms are legendary. From Good Times to The Game, there is a long list of Black sitcoms that have entertained us with stories and characters we could relate to. This genre of TV shows became very popular in the ’90s and a lot of the shows that made it on this list are from...
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The Life & Death of the Black Panther Party
The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (BPP) became a symbol for armed resistance in the black community in America back in the 1960s. But how did this party rise up, and ultimately, fall down? WATCH the video version of this article below. The Origin of the Panthers The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was...
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Juneteenth: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About The Holiday
Juneteenth is the celebration of the end of slavery and the freeing of black people in America. Although the holiday is as old as the end of slavery, it is not a well known one, especially outside of the Black community. Chances are, you have heard of Juneteenth by now, but we will take you...
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Jacqueline Green on the Power of Dance, Braids, and Diversity
It was late in the morning on Juneteenth when a warm and pleasant voice picked up my call two rings in. It was that of Jaqueline Green, one of the greatest dancers of our time. Jaqueline Green has been described as a goddess on the dance floor and a rising star by many, but, surprisingly,...
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Beyonce Receives Humanitarian Award at 2020 BET Awards
Congrats are in order to the queen Beyonce Knowles. Tonight, she received the Humanitarian Award at the annual 2020 BET Awards and was presented the honor by another queen in her own rights, former first lady Michelle Obama. Ms. Obama gave a speech that highlighted everything from the Queen Bee’s extraordinary talent, to her activism,...