Through books like “Becoming” and her upcoming release “The Light We Carry,” former first lady Michelle Obama has used literature as a tool to inspire, and she’s empowering the next generation of writers to do the same. She teamed up…
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‘We Keep Us Safe…Riots Work’: Minnesota Man Used Police Award Ceremony To Speak Out Against Them
Source: Stephen Maturen / Getty Alex Mingus may have won the internet this weekend. In a viral video, Mingus accepted a “valor award” from police in Saint Paul, Minneapolis. After the Saint Paul interim police chief gave remarks, Mingus took…
Read MoreThe Dance Theatre Of Harlem Celebrates Jazz Pioneer Hazel Scott’s Artistry And Activism
Trailblazing pianist and songstress Hazel Scott definitively shaped the arts; using her distinctive talent and creativity to elevate the genre of jazz. The Dance Theatre of Harlem is paying homage to her unsung legacy through a new production dubbed Sounds…
Read MoreCommentary: Kanye, ‘Drink Champs’ And Accountable Black Media
Source: Edward Berthelot / Getty It’s time we talk about the responsibility of Black media and Black curators of conversation and thought owed to Black audiences. “Drink Champs,” a Black show on a Black-owned media network, allowed Kanye West to…
Read MoreONE Musicfest 2022 Attracts Over 50,000 Lovers & Friends To Atlanta For The Ultimate Weekend Vibe
ONE Musicfest! Source: ONE Musicfest ONE Musicfest 2022 was the ultimate vibe that attracted over 50,000 lovers and friends to Atlanta for a feel-good weekend with impressive activations and buzzy performances by Lil Baby, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Jazmine Sullivan, Chloe…
Read MoreMississippi Advocates Urge Secretary Of State To Fix Voting Information Ahead Of 2022 Election
Source: Matthew Hatcher / Getty With the midterm election just weeks away, the Legal Defense Fund is doing everything it takes to ensure voters feel empowered and informed to cast their ballots. The racial justice organization teamed up with several…
Read MoreAshanti shows off her voluptuous beach body on 42nd birthday (photos)
Famously fit singer Ashanti has secured the bag during her evolution from songwriter to singer to actress to modeling. Ashanti Douglas, who is known more these days for her sultry, sensual photo spreads around the world in glamorous swimwear, celebrated…
Read MoreIssa Rae Calls Out Hollywood For Giving Ezra Miller A Pass
Issa Rae has called out the Hollywood movie industry for protecting Ezra Miller despite their controversial behavior. The “Justice League” actor, who uses they/them pronouns, has been involved in a string of controversies, legal issues, and run-ins with the police…
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