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Camille Cosby says White women Have History of False Claims Against Black men Free Press of Jacksonville
By A.R. Shaw   Camille Cosby, the wife of Bill Cosby, had some choice words for the “Me Too” movement. She recently shared her thoughts on the women’s movement against sexual abuse and assault and also [...]
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Jenny Slate, Kristen Bell admit Black voice actors matter – but that doesn’t solve the problem
Yesterday, actress Jenny Slate took one for the team (and by that I mean #TeamWokeWhitePeople) by stepping down from her role as Missy, a bi-racial Black girl on the popular Netflix cartoon Big Mouth. She was quickly followed by Kristen Bell, who stepped down from her role as *surprise* another
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Ebony replaces CEO Willard Jackson after a financial investigation - TheGrio
Ebony Magazine has removed its CEO Willard Jackson following an ongoing independent investigation about unspecified improper transactions. The board of... View Article The post Ebony replaces CEO Willard Jackson after a financial investigation appeared first on TheGrio.
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Charlamagne Tha God lands weekly Comedy Central show after viral Biden interview - TheGrio
Earlier this year Charlamagne Tha Gods interview with Joe Biden made headlines. Now the unapologetic Breakfast Club host has reportedly... View Article The post Charlamagne Tha God lands weekly Comedy Central show after viral Biden interview appeared first on TheGrio.
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Milwaukee In Pain - Milwaukee Community Journal
Impact of COVID-19 in the Black Community Milwaukee, July 2nd, 2020- Humble Ambitious Media Incorporated has released their premiere documentary “Milwaukee In Pain”. This captivating, thought provoking, informative and engaging media presentation captures the effects of the pandemic on the
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Temptations’ Otis Williams Talks Music, History, and the Temps’ 60th Anniversary The Mississippi Link
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent The Temptations’ Otis Williams joined BlackPressUSA for an exclusive live interview to discuss music, history and social change. Otis Williams, the founding and only surviving original member of the legendary super-group, The Temptations, joined
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(BPRW) HBCU HEROES HOSTS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL ESPORTS TOURNAMENT FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ON JULY 5 IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE FILM CALL-TO-ACTION TO INCREASE STUDENT VOTER PARTICIPATION The Black Chronicle
WHAT (Black PR Wire) The Good Trouble Takeover is a 4-hour, online NBA 2K20 tournament between six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and premiere-a-thon to support the release of
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Tina Knowles Takes to Twitter In Defense of Beyonce - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Mama Tina to the rescue. Tina Knowles didn’t take kindly to some of the buzz surrounding the release of the trailer of the upcoming “Black Is King” visual album, which waswritten, directed and executive produced by Beyoncé. The visual album from the 24-time Grammy Award-winnerreimagines the
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Four Acts Return to 2021 State Fair Main Stage! - Milwaukee Community Journal
June 26, 2020 – Wisconsin State Fair Park Officials are excited to announce four rescheduled concerts for the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair, despite the cancelation of the 2020 State Fair due to COVID-19. The 2021 Wisconsin State Fair will run Thursday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 15 at Wisconsin State
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T.I. to Teach Class On the Business of Trap Music at Atlanta HBCU Free Press of Jacksonville
By Cassidy Sparks Tip “T.I.” Harris is headed to the classroom. The rapper and businessman will be lending his music industry expertise to students at Clark Atlanta University next semester teaching an innovative new course [...]
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Virgil Abloh creates $1 million scholarship fund for Black creatives : TheGrio
Virgil Abloh announces the launch of a fund to support scholarships for “students of academic promise of Black, African-American, or of African descent.” The post Virgil Abloh creates $1 million scholarship fund for Black creatives appeared first on TheGrio.
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Writer Producers Saladin K. Patterson and Lee Daniels to Reboot Wonder Years With Black Family at ABC
A reboot and reimagining of 1960s-set half-hour comedy series “The Wonder Years” has landed a pilot production commitment at ABC, with Saladin K. Patterson (“The Last OG,” “The Bi…
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Steven Canals talks Pose, success and Afro-Latin identity
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Performance art: Tandile Mbatsha pushes gender boundaries
This gender non-conforming artist's socio-political work aims to make the black queer body visible at the virtual National Arts Festival.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cosby Appeal | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Cosby has languished in a Pennsylvania prison since September of 2018, serving a three to 10-year sentence. The state Appellate Court denied his earlier requests for relief. The state's highest court routinely denies hearing cases, particularly sexual assault cases, but the panel
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Rickey Smileys daughter shot three times in Houston
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Wiz Khalifa Receives Backlash After Tweet Suggests He’s Done Wearing Masks During COVID-19
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Nick Cordero, Broadway actor, dies at 41 after battle with Covid-19 - The New York Beacon
(CNN)Nick Cordero, a Broadway actor who had admirers across the world rallying for his recovery, has died after a battle with Covid-19, according to his wife, Amanda Kloots. He was 41. God has another angel in heaven now, Kloots posted on her official Instagram account Sunday
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(BPRW) HBCU HEROES HOSTS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL ESPORTS TOURNAMENT FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ON JULY 5 IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE FILM CALL-TO-ACTION TO INCREASE STUDENT VOTER PARTICIPATION The Black Chronicle
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Hot news cycle leads CNN to best ratings in 40 years | The Atlanta Voice
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Gilbert Arenas Apologizes to Lupita Nyongo After Insulting Her Looks and Skin Tone In 2017
Gilbert Arenas recently seemed to have an awakening about Black beauty that was sparked by the ongoing protests for racial equality, and it caused him []
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Janelle Monae says filming Antebellum on plantation was triggering
Janelle Monáe is at the top of her game when it comes to balancing her music career with her huge acting gigs but the talented star struggled while filming her upcoming horror flick, Antebellum.  She opened up about the triggering experience of filming on a plantation during a recent roundtable
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D.L. Hughley Confirms He Has COVID-19 After Collapsing Onstage
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Michaela Coel turned down $1M Netflix deal for I May Destroy You - TheGrio
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Nia Long Calls Out This Beauty Brand For Racist MUA Encounter - The New York Beacon
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