Mariah Carey Season Arrives With A Spooky Twist

Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes , in full James Mercer Langston Hughes (born February 1, 1902, Joplin, Missouri, U.S.—died May 22, 1967, New York, New York), American writer who was an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance and made the African American experience the subject of his writings, which ranged

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Learn about the curious history of the ultra-expensive Blue Partyhat of RuneScape

One of the most characteristic elements of all RuneScape and RuneScape Old School is the Grand Exchange, a marketplace where all players can freely sell or trade their

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Kwanzaa

For the river in Angola, see Cuanza River. For the currency, see Angolan kwanza. For the album by Albert Health, see Kwanza (The

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Our Words Are Not Without Meaning: Why Speaking ‘Articulately’ Should Not Be Regarded As Better Than - Blavity

Becoming more critical and empathic social creatures.

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Eartha Kitt

Eartha Kitt was a singer and actress who recorded the hit holiday song “Santa Baby”. She was born on January 17, 1927 in South Carolina to an African American mother and a white father. She was raised by Anna Mae Riley, as her biological mother had abandoned her. It wasn’t until later

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'Most Beautiful Family': Ciara and Russell Wilson Enjoy Halloween Festivities with Kids During Seahawks’ Bye Week

With Halloween right around the corner, it was no surprise that Ciara and Russell Wilson decided to celebrate the spooky festivities quarantine-style with their children […]

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Aruba bans controversial ‘Black Pete’ blackface makeup during annual traditional celebration

8|24 #MambaMentality

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DJ Spinderella Admits She Didn’t Use Her Voice During Her Decades with Salt-N-Pepa

However, those familiar with the group’s history know them to be a trio, with its third member the DJ Deidra “DJ

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Yes, Girl! Lifts Up Juneteenth With A Special Episode

hosts Cori Murray and Charli Penn share their experience with the holiday and reminisce on some beautiful conversations with other Black creators including VICE News correspondent Alzo Slade; gospel music pioneer couple Kirk and Tammy Franklin; activist, abolitionist and Insecure actor Kendrick

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Blackface And Reported N-Word History Resurfaces Ahead Of Emmy Hosting Gig

Kimmel is also up for question after reports that he used the N-word while impersonating Snoop Dogg on a Christmas

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#AAMAM: “Just A Shot Away” – Rediscovering Legendary Session Singer Merry Clayton (LISTEN)

Back in March 2014, as she was experiencing 50 years in the music business, legendary session singer Merry Clayton got one more chance at stardom when the documentary 20 Feet From Stardom, about the world’s most renowned backup singers, won the Best Documentary

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Tina Turner

Tina Turner was an American pop sensation and actress, known for her distinctive, raspy singing style and all out stage performances. She was born on November 26, 1939 in Tennessee to a poor farming family. When her parents split, Tina and her sister lived with their grandmother until her death in

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Kenya

As the 2013 presidential election approached, many feared a repeat of the deadly violence that plagued the disputed 2007 race and left about 1,300 dead. Those fears did not play out in the tight race between top contenders Prime Minister Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta, the richest man in the country and

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Groups distribute free food to residents of Watts’ projects

WATTS — Volunteers from several community groups distributed boxes of meat, produce and water to residents of several public housing projects in Watts June

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Love in the time of coronavirus: One circus couple finally gets time together

The piano was a gift from Adam Vazquez to his wife to welcome her home after four years of being on tour with her

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Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte is an eminent African-American figure in the American entertainment industry. He is a notable singer, lyricist, actor and social activist. Belafonte came to international stardom as “King of Calypso” for his popular Caribbean musical style. He is famous for his

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Sprint star Coleman faces ban

(Reuters) – World 100 metres champion Christian Coleman, who narrowly escaped a ban last year for missing three doping tests, was provisionally suspended yesterday and could miss next year’s Tokyo Olympics after again breaching whereabouts

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GALLERIES: Now the naked truth? Just bring it on home!

Kenyan Jeffie Magina for example has turned from paintings and prints to small sculptures, using stone he finds around his compound in Nairobi’s Umoja

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M. Lisa Bowie-Moon, 56, Skyline Graduate Passes With No Regrets for Her Life | Post News Group

Lisa met her future husband, Michael A. Bowie on July

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Hip Hop Culture Timeline: 1970 to 1983

The Last Poets, a collective of spoken word artists release their debut album. Their work is considered a predecessor to rap music as it is part of the Black Arts

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Collins, George Washington (1925-1972)

Born on March 5, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, George Washington Collins graduated from Waller High School and immediately joined the United States Army in 1943 at the age of 18. He rose to the rank of sergeant and was discharged in 1946. Collins attended the Central Y.M.C.A. College in

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Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross was one of the most successful R&B vocalists of the late 20th century, famous for his lush voice, soulful and romantic ballads, and his many collaborations with such stars as Dionne Warwick, Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson. Luther Vandross got his big break in the 1970s, as

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2003

Congress Could Make Juneteenth A National Holiday

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), who has been leading the GOP’s efforts on police reform in the wake of mass Black Lives Matter protests, said over the weekend that he was “open” to the idea of designating Juneteenth as a federal

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Voices of the Civil War Episode 7: "The Day of the Big Gun Shoot"

Voices of the Civil War Episode 7: The Day of the Big Gun Shoot - YouTube

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‘Live Aid’ for Gaming: How Gamers Came Together to Fight Coronavirus | Afro

Gamers are contributing with charity streams, organized virtual events and competitions to rake in money for COVID-19 relief and support for those who are feeling isolated by global quarantine

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Street Renamed for Pastor I.J. Bradford, Sr. – Voice and Viewpoint

On Saturday, March 7, 2020 friends, parishioners, and family members of the late Pastor I.J. Bradford, Sr. assembled at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church for his posthumous honorary street renaming ceremony and

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Jackson 5 / Jacksons Profile

1962

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Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes After Using N-Word And Doing Blackface Skit In The 90s

Jimmy Kimmel has apologized after receiving backlash for using the N-word while impersonating Snoop

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Mabley, Jackie “Moms” (1894–1975)

Jackie “Moms” Mabley found fame and fortune as a stand-up comedian during the twentieth century. Beginning as a staple on the chitlin’ circuit and late night talk show favorite, she went on to become an internationally known entertainer whose career spanned five

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VIRTUAL ST. JOHN CELEBRATION | Dallas Weekly

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (June 18, 2020) – The 66th annual St. John Celebration, which was set for June 3 to July 4, 2020, has been canceled, but organizers have announced a “pop-up” virtual festival which will run from June 27 to July

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