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Samella Lewis, ‘Godmother Of African American Art,’ Dies At 99
Renowned historian, curator, author, educator, and artist Samella Lewis, whose writing and activism helped shape Black art history, passed away on May 27. She was...
Woman Wins $10 Million After Being Pushed Into The Wrong Button
A minor inconvenience turned into a major payout for LaQuedra Edwards. Last November, Edwards had just put $40 into a lottery ticket vending machine at...
Colin Powell Funeral Held At Washington National Cathedral
A funeral service for Colin Powell was held at the Washington National Cathedral Friday. Powell, the first Black secretary of state, passed away Oct. 18...
Cynthia Erivo To Star In ‘Wicked’ Opposite Ariana Grande
Cynthia Erivo is starring in the upcoming film adaption of the smash Broadway musical Wicked as Elphaba. Ariana Grande is playing opposite the British star...
Eve Steps Back From ‘Queens’ After Pregnancy Announcement
Eve will be taking a step back from her role as Brianna on ABC’s Queens. The rapper and actress will take time off from filming...
Priscilla Shirer On Dealing With Devastation As A Woman Of Faith And The Key To Staying Encouraged
There is a misconception at times that faith leaders don’t experience the same feelings the rest of us do when tragic events occur, that they...
Judge Randy Jinks Dismissed After Saying George Floyd ‘Got What He Deserved’
The Associated Press continues to report on the institutionalized racism that has seeped out of this country’s courtrooms. Judge Randy Jinks, an Alabama public official...
‘The Harder They Fall’ Star Edi Gathegi On How Ex-Slaves Became Cowboys And Why They Were Erased From History
Being on set with the likes of Regina King and Idris Elba to bring to life Netflix’s biggest picture of the year—which counts Jay Z...
H.E.R. And Jazmine Sullivan Lead 2021 Soul Train Award Nominations
The Soul Train Awards are back and they’re honoring some of the biggest names in R&B, neo-soul, gospel and afrobeats. H.E.R. is nominated for eight...
Beats Just Released Their Best Fitness Earphones Yet, But You Don’t Have To Work Out To Appreciate Them
Beats just released their latest earphones, which they’re calling their “most advanced and innovative Beats earphones ever.” That’s a huge distinction for such a small...