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Hollywood Foreign Press Association has zero Black members, report finds - TheGrio
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organization behind the Golden Globe Awards, reportedly has no Blacks among its nearly 90... View Article The post Hollywood Foreign Press Association has zero Black members, report finds appeared first on TheGrio.
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Jussie Smollett Takes Next Steps To Appeal In Hate Crime Hoax Conviction | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images Attorneys for Jussie Smollett filed their opening arguments in their quest to overturn the ex-Empire actor's conviction for his infamous hate crime hoax, according to the Chicago-Sun Times. His legal team filed the brief just before the court's deadline at 9 p.m. Wednesday
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Report: Malia Obama Joins Donald Glover’s Writing Team Following Actor’s New Deal with Amazon
Malia Obama reportedly has snagged a position as part of actor Donald Glover’s writing team, the Hollywood Reporter stated.The older daughter of former President Barack […]
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Deathbed Letter From Former Cop Claims NYPD, FBI Helped Kill Malcolm X | The Crusader Newspaper Group
A cousin of Ray Wood, a former undercover police officer, shared a confession letter in which Wood said that the agencies facilitated the assassination. By Ja'han Jones, HuffPost A letter shared by the family of a deceased former New York police officer alleges that the officer, the New York City
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Apryl Jones joined 'Love & Hip Hop' to help Omarion's image - TheGrio
Apryl Jones has opened up about her relationship with her ex, singer Omarion, and spoke candidly about their time together... View Article The post Apryl Jones joined 'Love & Hip Hop' to help Omarion's image appeared first on TheGrio.
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The Black Theatre and Film Directory launches this week - Voice Online
THE BLACK Theatre and Film Directory launches this week and it's creators believe it is... The post The Black Theatre and Film Directory launches this week appeared first on Voice Online.
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Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx Won't Seek Reelection | Chicago Defender
Kim Foxx, the first Black person elected as Cook County State's Attorney, will not seek reelection when her term is up in 2024.  Foxx revealed her plans to the City Club of Chicago during a rousing address on Tuesday. 'And so I am announcing today that at the conclusion of my term in November of
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L.A. Schools Cut Police Force and Reallocate Funds to Help Black Students | The Crusader Newspaper Group
“Black Students, Parents, Teachers And Allies Have Demanded That We Interrupt The School-To-Prison Pipeline.” -Mónica García, School Board Member By Ashlee Banks, ESSENCE Schools in Los Angeles will soon see changes now that the Board of Education has approved plans to reallocate millions of
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Beyoncé and Adidas Are Providing Financial Assistance to Texas Residents Affected By Devastating Winter Storm
Beyoncéis providing some much-needed relief to those in her home state of Texas. On Thursday, Feb. 18, the Houston native announced that her BeyGOOD Foundation […]
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Through the eyes of Gordon Parks | Afro
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com This year marks the 50th anniversary of “Shaft,” perhaps the quintessential Black action movie of the so-called “Blaxploitation” era of Hollywood. Fifty years since its release in 1971, Shaft has reached mythical status for many and the
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Pandemic makes prostitution taboo in Nevada's legal brothels - Black News Channel
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Before the coronavirus pandemic, tourist-dependent Nevada had a notorious attraction: It was the only place in America where someone could legally pay for sex. These days, even in the state known for sin, the business is taboo. Legal brothels
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President Joe Biden Visits Milwaukee for Town Hall | The Madison Times
By Karen Stokes President Joe Biden participated in his first town hall meeting since becoming president this past Tuesday, Feb. 16. The town hall took place at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee was moderated by CNN’s Anderson Cooper. Topics ranged from the $1.9 million economic rescue package and
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Actor Jussie Smollet found guilty of lying about attack - Ghanaian American Journal
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT Smollett, who is black and gay, told police he was set upon by two assailants who shouted slurs, yelled a Trump slogan, dumped a “chemical substance” on him and tied a noose around his neck while he was walking late at night in Chicago.
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Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen open up about 'unlikely friendship' on new podcast Renegades - TheGrio
Barack Obama has launched his new Spotify podcast alongside Bruce Springsteen entitled Renegades.  The Obamas took the podcast world by... View Article The post Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen open up about 'unlikely friendship' on new podcast Renegades appeared first on TheGrio.
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Megan Thee Stallion, Maxine Waters discuss female empowerment, ‘WAP’ - DefenderNetwork.com
apperMegan Thee Stallionand RepresentativeMaxine Watersdiscuss being Black women, the hit song “WAP,” and more during a new interview. Read More:Megan Thee Stallion explains why men can’t handle ‘WAP’ lyrics In December 2020, Megan Thee Stallion shared a letter she had received fr
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Jamie Foxx Returns to Television In Netflix Sitcom from ‘Martin’ Showrunner ‘Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!’ – Free Press of Jacksonville
By Jamila Lizet White  (Source: www.tvone.tv) - February 23, 2021 -  It’s a family affair in Jamie Foxx‘s upcoming Netflix Sitcom, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me, as his daughter Corinne Foxx is set to executive produce alongside the former Martin showrunner and [...]
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And now it's 'Mr. Justice Marshall' | Afro
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Regina King’s ‘Shirley’ biopic centers on Chisholm’s 1972 presidential campaign | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Sherri Kolade Regina King will always be queen. From her impeccable acting chops to her leading the way — this four-time Emmy Award winner is set to star as Shirley Chisholm in the upcoming feature biopic,Shirley. King will also serve as a producer on the project, ESSENCE Magazine
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Charity publishes Black Lives Matter-inspired poems - Voice Online
SOUND MINDS, a mental health charity based in Battersea, has published a book of poems... The post Charity publishes Black Lives Matter-inspired poems appeared first on Voice Online.
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'American Idol' contestant Willie Spence wows judges with rendition of 'Diamonds' - TheGrio
'American Idol' is back for its 19th season, and it looks like there is no shortage of talent seeking to... View Article The post 'American Idol' contestant Willie Spence wows judges with rendition of 'Diamonds' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Malcolm X's daughters and Ben Crump unveil new evidence in slain leader's assasination | Atlanta Daily World
Qubiliah Shabazz, Ilyasah Shabazz, Gamilah Shabazz and Attorney Ben Crump unveil what they say is new evidence in the decades-old slaying at New York’s Audubon Ballroom. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Almost 56 years to the
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'Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!': Jamie Foxx Returns to Sitcom Roots in New Netflix Show Executive Produced by Daughter Corinne Foxx
Multi-hyphenate Jamie Foxx is returning to his sitcom roots with the new Netflix series 'Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!' Foxx's daughter Corinne Foxx will executive produce the […]
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EPCOT unveils ‘The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure’ exhibit at The American Adventure Pavilion | Afro
New experience at Walt Disney World Resort takes guests on a musical tour across America with Joe Gardner from Disney and Pixar’s ‘Soul’ By NNPA LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. via NNPA – Originated by African Americans and fusing the influences of many different cultures, jazz is a distinctly American art
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Jussie Smollett Fights to Avoid Jail Time in Chicago Hate Crime Hoax | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images Actor Jussie Smollett is continuing his bid to avoid jail time and beat the legal system arguing that his 2021 conviction for the hate crime hoax that cost him and his cast members of the hit series 'Empire' the show, and in his case at least his reputation, and nearly cost Cook
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Makeup Artist Fired for Saying the N-Word While Working on a Amy Poehler Project Starring All-Black Cast, Now Identified as Being Bi-Racial
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Stevie Wonder Explains Why He’s Moving to Ghana Permanently – Free Press of Jacksonville
By Terry Shropshire - (Source: www.rollingout.com) All-time music great Stevie Wonder declared with absolute resolve that he is moving to Ghana to live out the rest of his days. The 22-time Grammy-winner said he has grown weary of
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'This Is My Tribe': 'Girlfriends' Creator Mara Brock Akil Says Black Women's Stories Are Necessary and Deserve Their Space on TV
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‘I Never Meant to Humiliate and Let Anyone Down’: Young Athlete Who Heckled Cam Newton at Youth Football Camp Apologizes After Incident Goes Viral
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Kandi Burruss, Jussie Smollett, Stacey Abrams Attend Atlanta Black Pride Weekend (Photos) | Atlanta Daily World
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