Jay Pharoah is speaking out against police brutality in America. In a post to social media, the 32-year-old actor shared footage of a cop kneeling on his neck in April, in a similar fashion to George Floyd. In the four-minute…
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Here’s How Albert Einstein Responded to Racism
Albert Einstein, often considered to be a genius and the most influential physicist of his time, is described by credible sources as both a racist and a civil rights activist.Einstein was born in Germany in 1855 to secular, middle-class Jewish…
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Legendary Actress Cicely Tyson Awarded With Peabody Career Achievement Honor
Throughout her entire career, living legend Cicely Tyson has used her artistry to bring poignant roles to life on television and in films. The Harlem native was recently recognized as a trailblazer in the entertainment industry with a prestigious honor….
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‘You’re Looking too Hard’: Fans Come to Yandy Smith’s Defense After Troll Takes Offense to Her Recent ‘CEO’ Pose
“Love & Hip Hop: New York” reality diva Yandy Smith-Harris is usually a fan favorite on the hit reality show. But one of her followers is clapping back at the mother of two and wife of fellow “LHHNYC” star Mendeecees Harris because…
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LeBron James Launches Nonprofit To Address Black Voter Suppression
NBA star LeBron James has continually used his platform to spread awareness about issues impacting the Black community. As Election Day nears, the Akron, Ohio native is furthering his efforts by teaming up with other influential individuals for the creation…
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Meek Mill Fires Off A Series Of Tweets In Defense Of B. Simone Amid Plagiarism Allegations
Meek Mill used his Twitter fingers Sunday to speak in defense of B. Simone who was recently accused of plagiarising portions of her new book. Meek made a series of tweets suggesting that the Black community is quick to cancel…
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Vanessa Bryant Announces That She Has Decided To Block Fan Pages On Instagram Because It’s Too Painful To See Photos Of Kobe & Gigi Bryant
Roommates, it’s been six months since the world was shocked and heartbroken at the news that basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi passed away in a helicopter crash. Well understandably, things have been incredibly difficult for Vanessa Bryant—and…
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What Happened To WAGS? Black Reality Stars Call Out E! And USA Networks Over BLM Statements
Source: Alexander Tamargo / Getty Welp! The backlash is real. This week several NBCUniversal networks put out Black Lives Matter statements. Here’s one from E! Entertainment that reads: E! STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE BLACK COMMUNITY AGAINST SYSTEMIC RACISM AND…
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