Angela Simmons and her supporters clearly have no issue setting the record straight when it comes to pregnancy rumors. The “Growing Up Hip Hop” star shared a series of snaps to Instagram on Thursday, Aug. 27, that showed her looking…
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Film Director Mann Robinson Releases the 1st and Only Book for Black Indie Filmmakers
Nationwide — A Look Into: Black Independent Filmmaking by Mann Robinson is a guide to succeeding in the world of filmmaking. If after watching a movie, you have ever wondered about creating a movie yourself, or have thought of bringing…
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‘Now We Gotta Throw the Whole Microwave Away’: La La’s Color-Changing Sneaker Post Goes Splat When Fans Call Her Out for Putting Shoe In the Microwave
La La Anthony’s color-changing kicks weren’t enough to deter fans from putting her on blast for tossing them into her microwave — where food is usually heated up — to activate them. The 39-year-old TV personality and actress posted a…
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5 predictions for the Verzuz battle between Brandy and Monica
Monica (L), Brandy (R). Photo Source: Jonell Whitt & Eddie “Precise” Lamar for Steed Media. On Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, two of the darlings of the 1990s R&B scene will face off in a Verzuz battle at Tyler Perry Studios…
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Niecy Nash marries singer Jessica Betts (photo)
Niecy Nash (Photo credit: Bang Media) Well, that was a plot twist nobody saw coming. “Claws” star Niecy Nash recently exchanged vows with singer-songwriter Jessica Betts, posting a photo from their ceremony with the hashtag “#LoveWins.” “I got a whole…
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Legendary Basketball Coach, John Thompson Jr., Dies at 78
(Credit: Doug Pensinger/ALLSPORT) Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., known simply as “Big John” throughout college basketball, has died at age 78. Thompson was long considered an “O.G.” of sorts in the area of college basketball. He was tenacious, yet…
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Here’s How Nigerians Remembered Chadwick Boseman Online
When Black Panther came out, Nigerians celebrated in style, flocking to theatres wearing a mix of traditional dress and Afrofuturistic looks, identifying with the portrayal of a strong and prosperous African nation, and the hero who lead them.”Seeing us exude…
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Black Woman Who is Deaf and Blind Graduates From Harvard Law School
Being both blind and deaf didn’t stop 25-year old Haben Girma from making history when she graduated from Harvard Law School earning her J.D. in 2013. She is now a global icon that uses her talents to advocate for people…
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Why do so many rappers rap about Sheriff Victor Hill?
Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill (Photo source: Facebook / @ClaytonCountySheriffGA) Sheriff Victor Hill is well-loved by the residents of Clayton County, Georgia, feared by criminals and even respected by major rap artists. The name Victor Hill is routinely mentioned in…
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The Vegan Food Item You Never Knew You Needed: A Carrot Dog
West End is a predominantly Black historic community in Atlanta that has been a destination for vegan and vegetarian eateries for decades. We highlight some key players in the neighborhood who are changing the community one healthy meal at a…
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