PRESS ROOM: Gravitas Ventures Acquires Documentary, “Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.” | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is not a Black story; it is an American story. Through our partnership with Gravitas, our goal is to ensure that our story is broadly told by making it more accessible to diverse audiences,” explained Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, International
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Meet The Black Inventor Behind Mattel's Second-Best Selling Card Game
Black inventor Ken Johnson partners with U.S. toy giant, Mattel, to launch a special edition of Phase 10, the rummy-type card game sold globally.
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‘Jeen-yuhs’ Part 2: How Kanye’s sense of purpose keeps him in a constant state of war
The second installment of jeen-yuhs reminded me of two major elements of the Kanye story. First: The early chapter of The post ‘Jeen-yuhs’ Part 2: How Kanye’s sense of purpose keeps him in a constant state of war appeared first on TheGrio.
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Shenseea Details How Vybz Kartel Influence Her Sound: "He Is One Of My Top Influences" | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Shenseea names Vybz Kartel as one of her biggest musical influences and shares how the dancehall legend influence her sound. Expressing that his music has had a tremendous influence on her musical career while noting how he impacts how she writes
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti
Female Fan Shook Meeting Dancehall Star Mavado For The First Time | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz A female fan was shook meeting Mavado for the first time. If you ever doubted the persuasive power of music, look no further than at a video dancehall veteran Mavado shared on Tuesday. The visuals show a fan who was so overwhelmed at meeting him in
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti
"Chappelle's Home Team" Debuts on Netflix | Chicago Defender
Debuting on Netflix on February 28th, 'Chappelle's Home Team'  is a series of comedy specials executive produced by Dave Chappelle.  The series features comedians chosen and spotlighted by the comedian. Directed by Emmy and Grammy award winner Stan Lathan, the first two specials of
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Veteran Disc Jockey DJ Wayne Resigns From Irie FM | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Popular radio personality DJ Wayne, also known as Dj Wizzzle, has resigned from Irie Fm. The slick-talking DJ has been noticeably absent from the airwaves for the past few weeks, leaving many to speculate after several other DJs played in his
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti
Actress Karen Malina White reprises her role in “The Proud Family” | New Pittsburgh Courier
Actress Karen Malina White has enjoyed a career spanning over 20 years. She returns as the voice of ‘Dijonay Jones’ in the revival of the highly-popular Disney animated series“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.The show follows the adventures and misadventures of newly 14-year-old Penny Proud
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Nation Boss Delivers "Calm N Steady" Video With Chronic Law Making Cameo | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Nation Boss has dotted all his Is, crossed all his Ts, and curved all his Cs, as he stays cool, calm, yet confident in his new song and music video “Calm N Steady.” The reggae crooner keeps things 100 on this one, showing that he too, is prepared
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti
Ryan Michelle Bathé jumps into spotlight with ‘The Endgame’
We’ve seen her on the legal drama All Rise originally on CBS and First Wives Club for BET+, but Ryan The post Ryan Michelle Bathé jumps into spotlight with ‘The Endgame’ appeared first on TheGrio.
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Nicki Minaj Claps Back After Health Department Trolls Her On Twitter | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images Remember when Nicki Minaj said her cousin's friend's testicles swelled after taking the Covid-19 vaccine? Well, the Philadelphia Health Department certainly didn't forget. The local public health agency reignited the conversation online this week after replying to one of
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Cardi B Claps Back At Candace Owens After Saying It’s ‘Incredible How Uneducated She Is’
Cardi B caught some strays from conservative commentator Candace Owens while bashing LeBron James, reigniting beef that had since died down.
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'Wicked' star Brittney Johnson becomes first Black actress to play Glinda on Broadway
There's a new Glinda the Good Witch in town and her name is Brittney Johnson. The 31-year-old Washington, D.C. native The post 'Wicked' star Brittney Johnson becomes first Black actress to play Glinda on Broadway appeared first on TheGrio.
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BABY BUMP ALERT: VH1 Reality Star Shay Johnson Is Having A Little Girl
Shay Johnson announced that she was having a daughter after posting stunning photos of her growing baby bump for the cover of a magazine.
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28 Days of Black Movies: I love ‘Posse.’ Here are 5 reasons to watch it that have nothing to do with Salli Richardson, who is TOTALLY in this movie
Do you remember when Oprah Winfrey produced the made-for-television version of Zora Neale Hurston’s classic and iconic book, Their Eyes
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I-Octane Agreed To Help Klansman Gangster Flee Jamaica, Witness Testified | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz I-Octane’s name is once again mentioned in the ongoing Klansman criminal trial. A witness in the Klansman-One Don Gang Trial on Tuesday said dancehall artiste I-Octane was secretly recorded agreeing to assist a wanted gangster in leaving the
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti
“Greenwood Ave Project” A Tulsa Black History Celebration Red Carpet Premiere Feb 27, 2022 At 6PM At The Greenwood Cultural Center | The Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire The Red Carpet Movie Premiere of the feature film documentary named “Greenwood Ave Project”, which is produced by Karen Reese “Can I Play Productions LLC”, is scheduled to be released on Feb 27, 2022, with a general admission fee of $20. This production house seeks to
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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle
The “Mother of Black Hollywood” Actress Jenifer Lewis Joins the Truth Check Campaign to Promote Social Media Literacy - The Atlanta Voice
Jenifer Lewis is everything you would imagine and more. Known and loved as “The Mother of Black Hollywood,” and named a “National Treasure,” by TV Guide, Lewis has been bringing her fabulous talents to the stage, small and big screen for decades. Whether putting the names of rogue
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Source: Home - The Atlanta Voice
R&B singer Keke Wyatt announces she’s pregnant with 11th baby
Congratulations are in order for R&B singer Keke Wyatt, who just announced she is expecting a second child with husband The post R&B singer Keke Wyatt announces she’s pregnant with 11th baby appeared first on TheGrio.
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Atem secures K2 million funding
Association of Teaching of English in Malawi (Atem) is set to return to the stage this year after its two-year break after securing a K2 million grant from Hornby Trust. Atem President Dave Mpaso said Sunday they were ready to make a comeback in April with three activities lined up. “It’s been
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Source: The Times Group Malawi - Breaking news, politics, sports, entertainment and more - The Times Group Malawi
Charly Black, Julian Marley Shares Inspiration Behind Collab "People Of The Country" | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Charly Black is riding high on the success of his ‘Rio Bueno’ album and is gearing up for his feature on “People Of The Country” by Julian Marley, a reggae-themed song. According to Julian Marley, the song is a call to action for people to be the
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti
28 Days of Black Movies: We can all agree that Quincy was wrong and wildly disrespectful in ‘Love & Basketball,’ right?
I didn’t realize so many people didn’t like Love & Basketball, the 2000 film starring Sanaa Lathan as Monica Wright The post 28 Days of Black Movies: We can all agree that Quincy was wrong and wildly disrespectful in ‘Love & Basketball,’ right? appeared first on TheGrio.
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Former '9-1-1'  actor Rockmond Dunbar sues Disney, Fox over COVID vaccine mandate
Following his very public departure from the Fox show 9-1-1, Rockmond Dunbar is now suing 20th Television and Disney for The post Former '9-1-1'  actor Rockmond Dunbar sues Disney, Fox over COVID vaccine mandate appeared first on TheGrio.
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Koffee Performs ‘Pull Up’ With Chromatic Sound On Jimmy Fallon Live - Watch | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Koffee is in album promotion mode for her upcoming album Gifted, and one of her first stops was on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where she performed her single “Pull Up” from her long-awaited debut album. Koffee is no stranger on the big
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti
Best New Dancehall Songs Feb. 2022: Popcaan, Skeng, Koffee, Vybz Kartel, Masicka | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Dancehall artistes continues to drop new music as they vie to dominate the airwaves locally and overseas. It doesn’t matter if you’re an old head or a new lover of dancehall, as February had a little something for just about everyone. Entertainers
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti
Veteran Disc Jockey DJ Wayne Resigns From Irie FM
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Popular radio personality DJ Wayne, also known as Dj Wizzzle, has resigned from Irie Fm. The slick-talking DJ has been noticeably absent from the airwaves for the past few weeks, leaving many to speculate after several other DJs played in his
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Source: Trinidad News
28 Days of Black Movies: I wonder if ‘Hav Plenty’ would be as popular as it is if it were released today (I doubt it)
Hav Plenty, the 1998 rom-com produced, written, directed, edited and starring Christopher Scott Cherot, has always fascinated me. For
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Source: theGrio
Black-Owned Toy Company Strikes Deal to Create Proud Family Dolls, Figurines for Disney and Marvel
World of EPI, a Black-owned toy company, collaborates with Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing to create toys for new Disney and Marvel series.
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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent
Angela Lewis talks Aunt Louie’s self preservation, relationship with Franklin in 'Snowfall' season 5
Snowfall has officially returned to TV with fan-favorite Aunt Louie, portrayed by Angela Lewis, back on screen and proving she The post Angela Lewis talks Aunt Louie’s self preservation, relationship with Franklin in 'Snowfall' season 5 appeared first on TheGrio.
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R&B ‘New Jack’ Gemaine Proves Compton Produces More Than Hip-Hop Acts 
By Percy Lovell Crawford As the world watched what is widely believed to be one of the greatest halftime performances ever during Super Bowl LVI, one thing that stood out was the heavy influence the West Coast has on hip hop. Compton, California, was represented well by legendary producer and
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