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Kanye West says hes running for president. But he hasnt actually taken any steps | The Atlanta Voice
Getting on the ballot wont be Yeezy. Kanye West said Saturday he is running for president in the 2020 US election, an apparent challenge to go head-to-head with President Donald Trump. We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future, West
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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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Simon & Schuster names Dana Canedy as first Black publisher - TheGrio
Simon Schuster announced on Monday that Dana Canedy is their new senior vice president and publisher of its namesake... View Article The post Simon Schuster names Dana Canedy as first Black publisher appeared first on TheGrio.
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Tiffany Haddish cuts off her own hair on IG Live: I want to see my scalp
Tiffany Haddish has taken her hair into her own hands … literally. The comedian gave herself a shocking haircut on... View Article The post Tiffany Haddish cuts off her hair on IG Live: I want to see my scalp appeared first on TheGrio.
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Thandie Newton recalls being ‘scared’ of Tom Cruise while filming Mission: Impossible 2 - TheGrio
Thandie Newton is a respected Hollywood veteran but even she gets nervous. She says that happened when she was working... View Article The post Thandie Newton recalls being ‘scared’ of Tom Cruise while filming Mission: Impossible 2 appeared first on TheGrio.
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NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace Lands Deal with Beats By Dre Following Noose Controversy
After successfully calling for the removal of the Confederate flag from all NASCAR races, race car driver Darrell Bubba Wallace Jr. has nabbed a deal []
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Kelly Rowland talks being ‘rich broke,’ how she turned her finances around - DefenderNetwork.com
Kelly Rowland said that her life changed once she began giving to others, and giving helped her break away from a “rich broke” lifestyle of keeping up false appearances. The Destiny’s Child singer openly shared this and more with her pastor, Erwin McManus of Mosaic church in Los Angeles in an
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Lebron James To Fund LA Filmmaker’s Documentary On The Tulsa Massacre | The Oklahoma Eagle
Eagle Staff Report   Los Angeles, Cali. – LeBron James’ entertainment company, Springhill Productions, is funding a filmmaker’s documentary on Tulsa’s Greenwood District and the 1921 race massacre. Salima Koroma, who made her directorial debut in “Bad Rap” a 2016 documentary about four
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Niecy Nash opens up about son being harassed by police
Like so many Black mothers out there, Niecy Nash is struggling in the wake of George Floyds death. The actress opened up about a recent run-in her 28-year-old son, Dominic, had with police in a recent interview with THR.  READ MORE: Niecy Nash says she had to reintroduce herself in an effort to
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Missy Elliott Admits 2020 Has Taught Her Black History Lessons That School Never Did
Just a few weeks in 2020 have made for quite a bit of learning for Missy Elliott when it comes to Black history, and she now questions why some of those
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(BPRW) Statement of California Black Chamber of Commerce on California Efforts to Shut Down Gig-Economy The Black Chronicle
(Black PR Wire) SACRAMENTO, Calif.(BUSINESS WIRE) In response to actions by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and the City Attorneys of Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco to shut
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Taste Of Pluto are out of this world - Voice Online
FRESH OUT of the Caribbean, Taste of Pluto, have released their much-anticipated debut ‘Scorpio’s Letter’... The post Taste Of Pluto are out of this world appeared first on Voice Online.
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Bill Cosby Allowed to Appeal His 2018 Sexual Assault Conviction
Bill Cosby has often claimed that he was wronged by a Pennsylvania judge after he was convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault in []
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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
(Black PR Wire) WHAT: 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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Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes for Using Blackface, N-Word During Past Karl Malone and Snoop Dogg Impressions
Jimmy Kimmel used the words evolved and matured when he apologized for appearing in blackface while imitating Karl Malone many years ago. Several clips that []
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Javicia Leslie becomes first Black actress to play batwoman - DefenderNetwork.com
Javicia Leslie will play Batwoman, making her the first Black actress to play the DC Comics role, according to USA Today. She replaces actress Ruby Rose, who left the show after the first season. Season two is scheduled to debut in January. Rose congratulated Leslie via her Instagram account. View
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#ACCESS901: You Oughta Know – Bijoux - TSDMemphis.com
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Oprah Winfrey and Lionsgate Join Forces With Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times to Adapt the 1619 Project Into Films, Television Programming Other Content
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Kanye West and GAP announce 10-year partnership
Kanye West has been tapped to reenergize the flagging retail brand, The Gap. He will bring Yeezy Gap to stores in early 2021. The post Kanye West and GAP announce 10-year partnership appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kerry Washington Wants to Reexamine the Language Surrounding the Topics of Diversity and Inclusivity
Kerry Washington believes that society should be more aware of the language used surrounding the topics of inclusivity and diversity. During an appearance on the []
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‘When Your Own People Weren’t With It: Idris Elba Criticized for Juneteenth Post and Gives Humorous Response
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College Student’s VFX Hero Video Catches Disney Boss’ Eye - Houston Forward Times
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Mario Talks Being Held at Gunpoint By Miami Police Earlier This Year
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Peabody Awards honor Cicely Tyson with Career Achievement Award
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Actor Nathan Davis Jr. sues United Airlines for $10M for racial profiling - TheGrio
Nathan Davis Jr. from Marvel’s Runaways and Snowfall filed a lawsuit this week alleging he was kicked off an airplane last December after a flight attendant falsely accused him of possessing a gun, in what the actor believes was a racially motivated incident. READ MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith denies
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White actresses step down from voicing Black cartoon roles - TheGrio
This week, actress Jenny Slate has announced that shes stepping down from voicing the character of Missy on the hit Netflix animated series Big Mouth due to the fact that she is white and the character is biracial and Black-presenting. READ MORE: Audio of Jimmy Kimmel using ‘N’ word while imitating
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