Alumnae of St. Mary’s Academy were treated to an inspiring spring afternoon recently as the Inglewood school hosted two events: A “Belles ‘n Brushes Soiree” and an “SMA Campus Showcase.” […]
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Dodgers to wear special pride caps during LGBTQ+ night
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that for the first time ever, the entire team will be wearing custom on-field pride caps as the organization celebrates their ninth annual LGBTQ+ […]
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Jackie Robinso All Star game bat sells for $1.08 million
A bat used by baseball hero Jackie Robinson in the 1949 All-Star Game sold at auction on Saturday for $1.08 million, according to New Jersey-based Goldin Auctions, reports NBC BLK. […]
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Queen Latifah’s real estate firm set to create new affordable housing in her hometown
According to News 12/AfroTech,Queen Latifah has secured a new deal to create new housing in Newark, NJ through Blue Sugar Corporation — her real estate development firm. “To me, Newark is ours. Newark […]
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‘Our Voices, Our Time: One-Act Play Festival’
The script submission deadline has been extended for the “Our Voices, Our Time: One-Act Play Festival,” a collaboration between Penn Live Arts (PLA) and its 2022-23 season artist-in-residence, the Negro […]
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage by knife-wielding man
A man who police say was armed with a replica handgun with an attached knife when he tackled comedian Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl was behind bars […]
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NFL player Derrick Henry joins Nashville SC ownership group
Derrick Henry has crossed off a feat shared by few in the NFL with his latest investment, reports Afro Tech. On April 26, the Tennessee Titans player was announced by […]
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Black Girl Freedom Fund announces $4M in grants for 68 organizations supporting Black girls
Black Girl Freedom Fund, which is “an initiative of Grantmakers for Girls of Color,” will be pouring millions of dollars into organizations with an aim to create a more hopeful […]
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Jerry West threatens lawsuit over depiction in ‘Winning Time’
By City News Service The attorney for former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Jerry West has set a May 3 deadline for a retraction of his portrayal in the HBO […]
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Spring 2022 Storytime at Chimbole Center
By OW Staff The Palmdale City Library has announced the schedule for the weekly in-person winter Storytime sessions that will run through June 1. Storytime will take place at the […]
