Michael Jordan believes that education is the key to putting a dent in racism and lowering the barriers for those trying to better their financial standing. On Friday, June 6, Jordan and Jordan Brand, owned by Nike, have pledged to…
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He Used to Settle for ‘As and Bs’ Until He Was Inspired By Another Student. Now He Holds the Record for the Highest GPA At His Florida High School
It may be hard to believe that in 2020 there are still so many Black people achieving firsts, but high school senior Timi Adelakun is one of the latest to join the list by becoming the first Black valedictorian at…
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‘Stand For What’s Right’: Fans Applaud Ashanti For Attending #BlackLivesMatter Protest
R&B singer Ashanti got out and made her voice heard during a recent #BlackLivesMatter protest against racism and police brutality. The 39-year-old “Baby” singer was in her home state of New York. She shared a video of her first protest…
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Rihanna Slams the Idea That Voting Doesn’t Change Things After a Fan Disagrees with Her
Rihanna is far from one of those entertainers who stays away from the subject of politics; she’s had no issue blasting President Donald Trump in the past for some of his remarks. So it may not be surprising that she…
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‘Sexy Mama’: ‘Black Ink Crew’ Star Miss Kitty Shows Off Her Dynamite Look
“Black Ink Crew” reality diva Miss Kitty usually makes headlines for her drama with castmates like Donna Lombardi, Tati and Young Bae over her involvement with “Black Ink Crew: Chicago” boss Ryan Henry. As of late, the 28 year old has gotten…
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‘U Fya Babe’: Tommie Lee Drives Fans Insane with Her ‘Rockstar’ Looks
Tommie Lee‘s fans can’t get enough of her beauty. Lee, 35, showed off her gorgeous looks and body in an impromptu photo shoot that was posted to Instagram on Thursday, June 4. She shared multiple photos of herself wearing trendy…
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‘Bringing That Black Girl Magic’: Garcelle Beauvais Wins Over ‘RHOBH’ Fans with Candor
The new season of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” came back with a new star in the mix. Last season, Lisa Vanderpump announced that she was departing from the series after nine seasons. With an opening available, it makes…
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‘Push Through Yandy’: Yandy Smith’s ‘Black Goddesses’ Photo Wins Over the Internet
Yandy Smith-Harris is making noise with her latest uploads. Smith-Harris, 38, received a huge applause on Tuesday, June 2 from her fellow Instagram followers, after she shared a photo of herself posing with a large group of Black women. All…
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‘Start Them Off Young’: Fans Applaud ‘Married to Medicine’ Star Mariah Huq for Having Her Children on the Front Line
Mariah Huq and her two children Lauren Tayler Huq and Ethan Tyler Huq spent the evening of Wednesday, June 3 at a peaceful protest in McDonough, Georgia. The “Married to Medicine” series creator posted a photo on Instagram that showed…
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John Legend, Lizzo, Common and More Celebs Sign Open Letter Calling for Police Defunding
An open letter written by activist Patrisse Cullors demanding “disinvestment from police and investment in Black communities” has received backing from several celebrities including John Legend, Lizzo, and Common, to name a few. Cullors, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter…
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