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Wayne Brady describes constant fear of #DrivingWhileBlack
Wayne Brady is known for making people laugh, but the multi-talented star got serious about police brutality in a recent video he shared on social media. The actor/singer described the constant state of fear he experiences while driving and did his best to convey how scary it is to be behind the
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Okayplayer CEO Abiola Oke resigns after misconduct allegations - TheGrio
This week Abiola Oke, the CEO and publisher of Okayplayer and OkayAfrica, has stepped down from his post after allegations of sexual misconduct and creating a toxic work environment surfaced on Twitter. Over the last several days, several former and current Okayplayer and OkayAfrica employees have
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Javicia Leslie becomes first Black actress to play batwoman - DefenderNetwork.com
Javicia Leslie will play Batwoman, making her the first Black actress to play the DC Comics role, according to USA Today. She replaces actress Ruby Rose, who left the show after the first season. Season two is scheduled to debut in January. Rose congratulated Leslie via her Instagram account. View
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OBSERVER WHIP OF THE WEEK: HYUNDAI SONATA — The Sacramento Observer
July 10, 2020 by Russell Stiger TAKE A RIDE. AND FREE YOUR MIND. SHEER DRIVING PLEASURE. ACTIVE DRIVER ASSISTANCE. THE ALL-NEW YOUR CAR MODEL. STARTING AT $22,300.
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Hair Love Academy Award-Winner Matthew Cherry Gets Deal from HBO Max for Animated Series Young Love
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Matthew Cherry recently landed a deal with HBO Max for a 12-episode season of “Young Love,” an animated series based on the characters from Cherry and Sony Pictures …
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Bubba Wallace responds to Trumps taunts over noose incident - TheGrio
Bubba Wallace issued a statement that “love wins” after President Donald Trump demanded an apology from the only full-time Black... View Article The post Bubba Wallace responds to Trumps taunts over noose incident appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kerry Washington Wants to Reexamine the Language Surrounding the Topics of Diversity and Inclusivity
Kerry Washington believes that society should be more aware of the language used surrounding the topics of inclusivity and diversity. During an appearance on the []
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(BPRW) HBCU HEROES HOSTS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL ESPORTS TOURNAMENT FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ON JULY 5 IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE FILM CALL-TO-ACTION TO INCREASE STUDENT VOTER PARTICIPATION The Black Chronicle
WHAT (Black PR Wire) The Good Trouble Takeover is a 4-hour, online NBA 2K20 tournament between six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and premiere-a-thon to support the release of
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T.I. to Teach Class On the Business of Trap Music at Atlanta HBCU Free Press of Jacksonville
By Cassidy Sparks Tip “T.I.” Harris is headed to the classroom. The rapper and businessman will be lending his music industry expertise to students at Clark Atlanta University next semester teaching an innovative new course [...]
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Brandys alleged stalker arrested, singer gets restraining order - TheGrio
This week, a young woman was arrested for allegedly stalking singer Brandy Norwood. According to The Blast, a 21-year-old woman was arrested and booked on suspicion of felony stalking on Monday. Her bail was set at $150,000. The singer filed a civil harassment restraining order through the Los
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They Aint Nothing But Devils: Muhammad Ali Jr. Slams Black Lives Matter As Racist, Says His Father Would Not Agree with Movement
Muhammad Ali became a legend for the way he fought opponents in the ring, but his legendary status also has to do with how he fought against racism. The
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[ad_1] (BPRW) WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters shares the anguish, frustration, and anger in our Black communities across the country. The disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic creating sickness and death in our community has been a heavy
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Paris Jackson says King of Pop caught on pretty quickly to her sexuality
Paris Jackson claims the King of Pop caught on pretty quickly to her sexuality when she was a child as young as 8-years-old.  The daughter of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe is opening up her relationship with Soundflowers bandmate Gabriel Glenn for a new Facebook Watch docuseries, Extra
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Venus Williams says racism is not just a black issue
Venus Williams is raising her voice in the fight against racism and making sure people know how she feels about the ongoing unrest. The icon posted a heartfelt message on Instagram that highlights how racism persists not only in the criminal justice system, but across so many other critical areas
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THE 2 BIGGEST BLACK-OWNED GOSPEL LABELS IN THE WORLD BLACKSMOKE & TYSCOT COME TOGETHER FOR VERSUS STYLED YOUTUBE EVENT - Milwaukee Community Journal
SUNDAY, JULY 12 @ 7 PM ET/ 6 PM CT The two biggest independent gospel recording labels in the world  Blacksmoke Music Worldwide and Tyscot Records   with over 75 years of shared history are coming together for the first time on Sunday, July 12 @ 7 PM ET/ 6 PM CT
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FKP gears up for #supersick17th livestream birthday bash
Famed Afrikaans rock legends Fokofpolisiekar marks their 17th birthday with a livestream show celebrating their journey on Saturday 11 July.
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Spotlight on: Nomzamo Mbatha to host BET Awards International pre-show
South Africa's IT girl Nomzamo Mbatha will host this year's BET Awards International ‘Locked Lit’ pre-show on 29 June.
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Kanye West says hes running for president - DefenderNetwork.com
Kanye West said Saturday he is running for president in the 2020 US election, an apparent challenge to go head-to-head with President Donald Trump. We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future, West tweeted. I am running for president of
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NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace Lands Deal with Beats By Dre Following Noose Controversy
After successfully calling for the removal of the Confederate flag from all NASCAR races, race car driver Darrell Bubba Wallace Jr. has nabbed a deal []
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ALL OVER TOWN: ‘Black Man’ makes a statement for African American Music Month - TSDMemphis.com
Memphis singer-songwriter Brandon Lewis depicts the painful institutional mistreatment of Black men in his new single, titled “Black Man.” “Black Man. I’m still a man. It shouldn’t matter about the color skin that I’m in, I’m still a man. A Black man.” Though the single was written and recorded
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Black Lives Matter, Kendrick Sampson, and Tessa Thompson Pen Open Letter Calling for Hollywood to Divest From Anti-Black Content, Over 300 Black Celebs and Execs Sign
Kendrick Sampson, Tessa Thompson, and Black Lives Matter have joined forces to challenge Hollywoods commitment to change in an open letter thats already been signed []
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Tammy Belton-Davis Joins Milwaukee Rep Leadership - Milwaukee Community Journal
June 26, 2020 (Milwaukee, Wis] Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman are thrilled to expand Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s leadership team with Tammy Belton-Davis as a loaned executive Chief Diversity Officer for a ten month appointment focusing on equity, diversity and
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Virgil Abloh creates $1 million scholarship fund for Black creatives : TheGrio
Virgil Abloh announces the launch of a fund to support scholarships for “students of academic promise of Black, African-American, or of African descent.” The post Virgil Abloh creates $1 million scholarship fund for Black creatives appeared first on TheGrio.
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Jaws,’ ‘Black Panther’ and more coming back to the drive-in
By LINDSEY BAHR “Jaws,” “Black Panther” and “Back to the Future” are just a few of the modern popcorn classics coming to the drive-in this summer. Tribeca Enterprises, IMAX and ATT on Monday announced the initial lineup for its summer series of films, comedy and football, running every weekend from
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Riverdale actress apologizes for demanding justice for Breonna Taylor using topless photo - TheGrio
This week Riverdale star Lili Reinhart took to Twitter to issue an apology after she posted a sexually suggestive photo while demanding justice for Breonna Taylor. READ MORE: White woman in Sacramento gets punched after calling Black woman the N-word Initially, Reinhart joined the chorus of
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Marc Lamont Hill and Sil Lai Abrams discuss accountability, MeToo in hip-hop - TheGrio
Sil Lai Abrams and Marc Lamont Hill engaged in critical dialogue on Wednesday after Hills participation in a panel in which Russell Simmons was added to the discussion. Simmons has been accused of sexual misconduct and rape by multiple women, including Abrams, as laid out in On The Record
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Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future - Black News Channel
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When country singer Rissi Palmer was working on her debut album, she wanted a song like Gretchen Wilsons Redneck Woman, a song that would introduce her and tell her story to fans. On her 2007 debut single, Country Girl, she
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Actor Nathan Davis Jr. sues United Airlines for $10M for racial profiling - TheGrio
Nathan Davis Jr. from Marvel’s Runaways and Snowfall filed a lawsuit this week alleging he was kicked off an airplane last December after a flight attendant falsely accused him of possessing a gun, in what the actor believes was a racially motivated incident. READ MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith denies
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Jamie Foxx Talks Going Through a Physical Transformation to Play Mike Tyson In Upcoming Biopic
Jamie Foxx has been trying to get the Mike Tyson biopic off the ground for years, and now the project has finally taken flight. Foxx confirmed the news
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(BPRW) ClickUrban is Mobilizing Black-Owned Businesses for Success with their Online Business Directory The Black Chronicle
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