'I Am the Dopest NASA Engineer You Will Ever Meet': 26-Year-Old Turns 'Mistake' of Being Added to an Honors Geometry Class to Becoming a Rocket Scientist

Former Jamaican Olympian auditions on America's Got Talent | New York Carib News

Two-time Olympian Shevon Stoddart is enjoying a new path – making it to America’s Got Talent, following in the footsteps of Tessanne Chin who won The Voice in 2013 and Dalton Harris who topped X Factor UK in

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Jamaica records 57 new COVID cases in six days

Jamaica today recorded 10 more imported COVID cases. This means since the start of the week, there have been 57 new cases pushing the tally to 831. Of the 10 cases confirmed Friday, six are females and four are males aged 16 to 63 years. Four of...

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Woman being arrested goes viral: 'You about to lose your job!'

Viral "Lose Yo Job" Image (Screenshot from the

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Rihanna - Umbrella (Orange Version) ft. JAY-Z

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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was one of the most iconic singers of his generation. Born on August 29, 1958, he was the eighth of ten children born to Joseph Walter and Katherine Esther. At the age of 5, he became the lead singer of his family band named “Jackson 5” which included him and his four

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'Let’s Talk About the Goat': Iman Shumpert Shares Heartfelt Message to Teyana Shortly After She Gives Birth

Just two days after giving birth, Teyana Taylor received a heartfelt message from her hubby, former Brooklyn Nets guard Iman Shumpert. The NBA free agent […]

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Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway was an American jazz musician of the 20th century. He was born in Rochester, New York, on December 25, 1907 to Martha Eulalia Reed and Cabell Calloway, Jr., both of whom were college graduates. Martha was a teacher and church organist whereas Cabell was a lawyer and also worked in real

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Sounds of Blackness’ Gary Hines shares the inspiration behind new...

'The kumbaya songs are actually a part of the problem. This is about the Movement, about being an anthem.' Source

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Kenya: How Kenyans Have Made Diamond a Multimillionaire

Kenyans are responsible for making Bongo star Diamond Platinumz one of Africa's top highest-earning celebrity on

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Churches vandalized across the US

A rash of vandalism at churches has left a statue of Jesus Christ headless and some set ablaze. The reports come amid a national debate ...

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Why Brandy Doesn’t Watch ‘Moesha’ With Her Daughter

She gushes about her 17-year-old Sy’rai in interview

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Dancehall artist Kconeil new song "Quarantine & Chill" | New York Carib News

Dancehall artist Kconeil new song “Quarantine

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BET Jams: Slim Thug featuring Z-Ro - "Make It Right"

Houston-based rappers Slim Thug and Z-Ro reflect on their come-up in the music video for their song "Make It Right."

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Tshisekedi pulls a Papa Wemba move; dances to another tune

Nicknamed the ‘King of Rumba Rock’, the stylish Wemba was not just one of Congo’s most iconic musicians, but one of the most popular musicians of his time in Africa, a big figure in the world or music, and a film

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Deitrick Haddon - "Complete Me" (Live)

Gospel singer Deitrick Haddon performs "Complete Me" from his album "TIME (Truth Is My Energy)" live at his "A Voice to Vote" concert to encourage participation in the 2020 election.

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Rapsody - "12 Problems"

Rapsody puts her own twist on a classic Jay-Z hook in the video for "12 Problems," which is featured on the 2020 Roc Nation compilation album "Reprise."

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Rudy Currence - "#Hope"

Singer-songwriter Rudy Currence pays tribute to Rock Hill's Friendship Nine, George Floyd and other Black victims of police brutality in the music video for his uplifting track "#Hope."

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Rapper YG films music video at LA protest; claps back at critics

(Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty

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Wale Delivers A Poignant Message On Racial Inequality In Music Video For ‘Sue Me’

And more of 2020's most stunning visuals.

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Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe, nicknamed Gabby, is an Academy Award nominated actress who made her acting debut in 2009. She was born on May 6, 1983 in Brooklyn, New York. Her mother, Alice Tan Ridley, is a special education teacher turned R&B singer who performed on the television show “America’s Got

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'Hey, Ms. Parker': Masika Kalysha's 'Friday'-Inspired Video Has Fans Singing Her Praises

The former “Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood” star released her song “Cappin” last week and premiered the music video on Wednesday, June 17, on World Star Hip

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WNBA finally starts

This weekend the W becomes the first domestic league dedicating its entire season to Black Lives Matter as well as honoring Blacks who have died at the hands of police. Source

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Black People, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Risk of Death From Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Black people have been found to be more likely to die from COVID-19 infection than white people, both in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Black people also have a higher rate of PTSD diagnosis than white people.

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Meet Duwayne 'DaDa' Mills, The Music Exec Who Married Oil and Hip Hop

Veteran music executive Duwayne 'DaDa' Mills says he was the first person to bring the oil industry and hip hop together.

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Megan Thee Stallion And Cardi B Release Tantalizing ‘WAP’ Video With Kylie Jenner

Special cameo appearances include Normani, Mulatto, Rubi Rose and more.

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Ice Prince excited for US label signing and new single release with Tekno

Nigerian music sensation Ice Prince signs with 300 Entertainment and releases his new single and music video with singer and songwriter Tekno.

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Jamaica: Accountant killed trying to rescue his daughter - Stabroek News

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Bogue Heights community on the outskirts of Montego Bay, St James, was plunged into mourning on Wednesday afternoon when a popular accountant was shot and killed by armed men when he made a valiant attempt to stop them from abducting his

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'Won't He Do It': Tamar Braxton Celebrates Success of New Song

Tamar Braxton recently scored the No. 9 spot on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay charts for her new single “Crazy Kind of

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Liberty rookie Jocelyn Willoughby looking to make impact on and off court

Everything Jocelyn Willoughby didn’t even know she was secretly hoping for came to fruition during April’s WNBA draft, when she ultimately landed with the New York Liberty.

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Teyana Taylor gives birth in her bathroom again | The Atlanta Voice

Teyana Taylor and husband Iman Shumpert have welcomed a second child born in their bathroom without the assistance of a hospital. The singer and the basketball player made headlines in 2015 when their first daughter, Iman Tayla Shumpert Jr., who is called 'Junie,' made a surprise entrance into the

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