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Jay-Z, Michelle Obama, Keke Palmer, And More To Be Celebrated At 2024 Webby Awards

Jay-Z, Michelle Obama, and Keke Palmer are among the collection of A-Listers set to be honored at the 2024 Webby Awards.

Johnny Gill, Bootsy Collins, And Hezekiah Walker To Be Honored At 2024 Black Music Honors

The 9th annual Black Music Honors will celebrate Johnny Gill, Patrice Rushen, Bootsy Collins, and Hezekiah Walker.

Why This Former JPMorgan Exec Left The Corporate World To Provide Basic Income Payments To The Less Fortunate

MoCaFi opened in 2014 after the killing of Michael Brown, a teenager, by police in Ferguson, Missouri.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Explains Why He Passed Adidas For Nike

Brotherly love kept Giannis Antetokounmpo from signing a sneaker deal with Adidas.

Ncuti Gatwa Discusses White Mediocrity, Expectations, Black Excellence

Gatwa pushed back against the idea that he is required to subscribe to Black Excellence to be appreciated.

Tracie McMillan Maps Out How White People Benefit From Racism

McMillan's new book, "The White Bonus: Five Families and the Cash Value of Racism in America," traces how white people have been helped and harmed by the policies that punish Black people.

Study: Detroit’s Black Homeowner Values Increased By Nearly $3 Billion

Black homeowners in Detroit saw the value of their homes increase by $2.8 billion from 2014 to 2022.

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CEO-Worker Pay Gap Reflected In Cannabis Industry Salaries

Similar to other industries, the salaries received by marijuana company CEOs dwarfs what their store employees make.

Nikkolas Smith Navigates ‘Artivism’ And Commerce

I will rock with the people that rock with justice for all.

John Legend Cites Examples Of Donald Trump Treating Black People As ‘Inferior’

John Legend believes Donald Trump is a racist and cites examples of the former Commander-In-Chief treating Black people as "inferior."

Sheetz Convenience Store Hit With Discrimination Lawsuit The Same Day As Biden’s Campaign Stop

President Joe Biden stopped by a Sheetz for snacks not he same day the lawsuit was filed while campaigning in Pennsylvania.

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OJ Simpson’s Youngest Daughter Spotted In Florida

There’s been a reported sighting of O.J. Simpson’s youngest daughter, Sydney Simpson, outside of her home in Florida nearly two weeks after the NFL Hall of Famer died of cancer on April 10.

15-Year-Old McDonald’s Employee in St. Louis Suffers Fractured Skull After Customer Attacks Her

Aryiah Lynch was allegedly attacked and had her head stomped on by Johnny Ricks

‘Lavish’ Content Creator Jackie Aina Inks Deal With United Talent Agency

Aina first became known for her makeup tutorials, using her voice to advocate for inclusivity in shade ranges for skin products.

First Coast Community Development Inc Expands STEM Scholarship Program

First Coast Community Development Inc., has an additional incentive for those whose work focuses on HIV prevention, as well as awarding extra money to the student with the best video from each category.

Black-Owned Businesses Are Helping Expand On Raleigh’s Economic Development

A report from the Office of the North Carolina Secretary of State revealed the state has added nearly 15,000 new businesses in 2024 so far.

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African American Philanthropy Committee’s 8th Philanthropy Summit Explores Transformational Philanthropy In The Black Community

The African American Philanthropy Committee (AAPC) of the Cleveland Foundation recently hosted the eighth biennial African American Philanthropy Summit on April 13, to spotlight philanthropy and the Black family.

Olympic Swimmer Alice Dearing Retires, Says Her Time In The Sport Is ‘Finished’

Alice Dearing, the trailblazing swimmer who made history as the first Black woman to represent Great Britain’s Olympic team, has announced her retirement from competitive swimming.

Viola Davis And Husband Team Up To Launch Inclusion-Focused Book Publishing Company That Tells ‘Stories That Matter’

Viola Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, partnered with author/publisher Lavaille Lavette to launch their book publishing company, JVL Media.

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Former Prisoner Arrested For Breaking Into Mayor Karen Bass’ LA Home

Mayor Karen Bass and her family are safe following another home break-in.

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How To Turn Content Into Clients

People don’t want to be sold anymore—they want to be engaged in meaningful conversation. So one of the fastest ways to attract clients is to create valuable content.

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Not Jilly From Philly! Jill Scott Shaded After Celebrating Chris Brown’s ‘Amazing’ Talent

After defending Chris Brown and praising his talent, Jill Scott became a trending topic for all the wrong reasons over the weekend.

The Frank Ski Kids Foundation Announces Planet Green Scholars

For the first time since the program's establishment, the organization opened the application pool to students around the country.

Civil Rights Activist Dan Philip Laid To Rest On Monday

Philip ushered in new policies designed to benefit and uplift the Black community of Montreal.

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Supreme Court Debates How Far Cities Can Go While Cracking Down On Homeless Encampments

'Where are they supposed to sleep? Are they supposed to kill themselves, not sleeping?' Justice Sonia Sotomayor asked.

Tamera Mowry-Housley ‘Incredibly Blessed’ To Receive Trailblazer Award At 16th Annual Pink Pump Affair

Tamera Mowry-Housley is being celebrated with the coveted Trailblazer Award at the 16th annual Pink Pump Affair.

More Walmart Locations Say Goodbye To Self-Checkout Lanes Replaced With Staffed Checkout Lanes

A spokesperson says the move helps the service provided to shoppers.

Damon Dash And Jay-Z Thought Diddy And The Notorious B.I.G. ‘Were Copying Us’

Damon Dash recalls the early Roc-A-Fella days when he and Jay-Z allegedly accused Diddy and The Notorious B.I.G of "copying" their style.

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Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & the Gang To Be Inducted Into 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, and Kool & the Gang are being inducted into the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Slutty Vegan Founder Blessing Atlanta High School With Sponsored Prom

Slutty vegan founder Pinky Cole Hayes is giving the gift of prom to one lucky high school in Atlanta.