Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is back to his game of displaying public blasphemy again. We remember his rather recent clowning for Trump, or ‘playin the coon […]
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Sheldon Epps’ journey in the American theatre
American theatre has been the staple of entertainment since the Victorian era, and only until the last few decades has there been a decline in audience for theatre shows. According […]
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Flu shots save lives and offer proven protection
It’s that time of the year again when all those eligible should be getting their flu shot to better protect themselves against influenza, which will also improve their protection against […]
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Brown Skin Brunchin’ seeks more ‘space’ for Black women
The foundation of the Black culture has always been solidity between one another. The gathering and commune of the Black community were always a pillar as they helped plan, celebrate, […]
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NASA postdoctoral program seeks early career and senior scientists
NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA’s mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration. […]
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Documentaries offer fresh perspectives on iconic historical Black figures
Two original documentaries that shed new light on the lives of a pair of towering figures in the struggle to end slavery — Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass — premiere […]
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Rampage tops list of football fans’ favorite NFL mascots
With the first games of the 2022 NFL season underway, many fans will be wearing merch with their beloved (or not so) mascot on it. A mascot can say a […]
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‘The Woman King’ crowns the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival
The mighty women of the Agojie were warriors. From the 1600s to1800s in the West African Kingdom of Dahomey this all-female military regiment gallantly fought their empire’s enemies. Film fans […]
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Award winning performer Marva Hicks passes away
Marva Hicks Taha, an award-winning actor and singer who originally hailed from Petersburg, Va., passed away in New York City on Sept.17. A Howard University graduate, Hicks’ performing credits span […]
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Financial fairness at risk with TD Bank-First Horizon merger
As banks grow larger through mergers and focus on growing online and mobile services, serious concerns emerge on how fair and how accessible banking will be to traditionally underserved Black […]