Rapper Clifford “T.I.” Joseph Harris Jr. loves to bond with his children. The Atlanta native is the father of six, with his daughter Heiress Diana Harris being the youngest with his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris. The 39-year-old took to Instagram…
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Meet NASCAR’s First African American Driver and Winner
Wendell Scott was born with racing in his blood. His father worked as a mechanic and driver in segregation-era Virginia, and was known as a man who loved pushing vehicles to their limits. Wendell inherited his father’s need for speed,…
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After Writing “12 Years a Slave,” Author Solomon Northrup Disappeared and Was Never Seen Again
Solomon Northup was an African American writer best known as the author of the 1853 best-selling memoir 12 Years A Slave about his personal experience as a slave. In 2013, his book was adapted into an award-winning film starring the…
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Meet the First Ever African American Head Coach in NFL History
In 1920, Frederick Douglass “Fritz” Pollard became one of the first two African American players in the NFL. The team he played for was called the Akron Pros, and in 1921, he became the team’s head coach – making him…
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‘This Works for You’: Tia Mowry-Hardrict Does the Big Chop, Fans Are Left Stunned
Tia Mowry-Hardrict cut off a lot of her hair, which she revealed on Instagram, and her followers said it fits her perfectly. The 41-year-old posted a photo of the new ‘do on Friday, Jan. 31, and in just three short…
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Jay-Z and Beyoncé Sit for Anthem at Super Bowl, Hear About It From Both Sides as Kaepernick, Tomi Lauren React
Jay-Z and Beyoncé were seen sitting down during the national anthem at the Super Bowl, which was picked up by cameras, and they’re now receiving backlash for it. Colin Kaepernick and his girlfriend Nessa Diab have also reacted. On Sunday, the…
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What Healthy Black Love Looks Like
If we are being real, we know way too many people–that is, if we are not one of them–who are in unhealthy relationships. They stay in the name of love but are hella miserable. And if you ask me, life…
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‘U Keep Screaming Black Excellence’: Mase Calls Diddy a Hypocrite For Keeping Him Trapped in ‘Enslaving’ Deal He Signed as a Teenager
Legally changing his middle name to Love, posting messages about Black excellence on a regular basis and speaking about the importance of Black artists owning their own work. Sean “Diddy” Combs has done all of those things, but according to…
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Former Alabama Cop Sentenced to 14 Years For Death of Unarmed Black Man, Offers Apology to Victim’s Family
A former Alabama police officer was sentenced to 14 years in prison on manslaughter charges in connection with the shooting death of an unarmed Black man during a stop-and-frisk stop. Aaron Cody Smith learned his fate during a sentencing hearing…
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Jay-Z and Beyoncé blasted for sitting during national anthem (video)
Beyonce and Jay-Z. (Image source: Instagram/@beyonce) Jay-Z and Beyoncé reportedly sat during the national anthem at the Super Bowl and Twitter has a lot to say about it. According to Fox News and MSN.com, the power couple was photographed sitting…
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