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Taraji P. Henson Will Play Miss Hannigan In NBC’s ‘Annie Live!’
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Howard University Men’s Basketball Set to Host Notre Dame on MLK Day 2021
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Writer Producers Saladin K. Patterson and Lee Daniels to Reboot Wonder Years With Black Family at ABC
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Get ready for Rainey. Ma Rainey, that is. Yep, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” from Netflix is headed to theaters AND your streaming device. But, what’s it all about? Read on for the summary. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of an afternoon recording session in 1920s Chicago as a band of
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Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal was born on March 6, 1972 in New Jersey. He is a retired NBA player, former rapper, former actor and currently, an analyst on Inside NBA. He was drafted by Orlando Magic in 1992 and was suddenly thrown into the spot light. He shined brightly, winning Rookie of the Year in
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Mrs. Dorothy Lee Celebrates Her 95th Birthday with family and friends at Thorntree Country Club – Dallas Post Tribune
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Mayor Johnson Announces Housing Savannah Taskforce | The Savannah Tribune
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A 'Wonder Years' Reboot Featuring A Black Family Is In The Works
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#AAMAM: “Just A Shot Away” – Rediscovering Legendary Session Singer Merry Clayton (LISTEN)
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Animated Film, TV Creators Aim for Change Beyond Casting: Its Not Just About Including Black Characters Free Press of Jacksonville
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Dave Chappelle to appear at Netflix stand-up festival
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Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was one of the most iconic singers of his generation. Born on August 29, 1958, he was the eighth of ten children born to Joseph Walter and Katherine Esther. At the age of 5, he became the lead singer of his family band named “Jackson 5” which included him and his four
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Film: Judas and The Black Messiah – New Trailer | Dallas Weekly
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Netflix Brings Back Classic Black Sitcoms, Including ‘Moesha,’ ‘Girlfriends,’ ‘The Game,’ ‘Sister, Sister’
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