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Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden clarified his message to Black America after the GOP, and others, seized on a remark he made in jest while wrapping up an interview with the famous Breakfast
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Bean, Maurice Darrow (1928-2009)
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Biography of California Attorney General Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris was born Oct. 20, 1964, to a black Stanford University professor and a Tamil Indian physician mother, Harris became the first California attorney general with African American or South Asian ancestry after defeating Republican rival Steve Cooley in the 2010 election for the
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The holidays are right around the corner and that means good eating. One Pompano Beach, Florida farmer hopes you will add something fresh to your meals
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6 Times Regina Hall Proved She's Comedy Gold
Give Regina Hall all of her things. It’s long been argued among the Black community that Regina Hall is the most underrated comedic actress of the modern era. Thanks to […] The post 6 Times Regina Hall Proved She's Comedy Gold appeared first on Essence.
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Steve McQueen Reveals John Boyega's Speech at Black Lives Matter Rally Inspired Him to Reshoot the Actor's Scenes for His 'Small Axe' Film Anthology
A decade ago, directorSteve McQueenembarked on a journey into making his 'Small Axe' anthology. Five stories — 'Mangrove,' 'Lovers Rock,' 'Red, White, and Blue,' 'Alex […]
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'People Come Here and They Don't Respect What We're Trying to Do': Dallas Restaurant Owner Explains Why He Asked Twerking Guests at His Restaurant to Leave
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Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. was a legendary singer and recording artist who came to be known as the “Prince of Soul”. Gaye was born on April 2, 1939 in Washington, D.C. He was raised by his father “Reverend Marvin Gay Sr.” who was a very strict guardian. Gaye was musically
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Opinion: The Signs Say Black Lives Matter. Yet the Very People Who Are Supposed to Protect Us too Often, in too Many Places, Don’t Seem to Agree. | Post News Group
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Biden works to push Black turnout in campaign's final days - DefenderNetwork.com
Joe Biden was spending the final days of the presidential campaign appealing to Black supporters to vote in-person during a pandemic that has disproportionally affected their communities, betting that a strong turnout will boost his chances in states that could decide the election. Biden was in
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Started by Speller Street Films and The Luminal Theater, BLK Docs is an initiative to help build an authentic documentary film culture within the African-American community through film screenings, webinars, and more interactive film
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Four J'can cops arrested in Charlotte with 8 kilos of cocaine
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Cris Carter
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