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Michael Jordan’s Big Give ‘The First Dance’
Friday, June 12, the basketball icon Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand committed $100 million over the next 10 years to organizations assisting Black people with social justice and greater access to education.  A joint statement with Nike read, “The Jordon Brand is us, the Black community.  Until
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'Got back to my roots': Nia Dennis and the groundbreaking genius of #BlackExcellence - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis is a viral sensation, with a floor routine that tells a deeply personal story: "I know who I am as a woman and a Black woman at that."
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Commentary: Do Black women have to get naked for the big awards? | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Micha Green, AFRO D.C. Editor It’s rare that I find myself as the one with the “unpopular opinion,” or saying the sort of controversial,” thing that no one else wants to say- and even when I am that person, it’s even more rare that I’d be the one to voice this publicly. After all, … Continued
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Janet Jackson calls UCLA gymnast who used songs in routine - TheGrio
UCLA gymnast Margzetta Frazier's floor routine to songs 'If' and 'Nasty' by Janet Jackson went viral. The performance earned her... View Article The post Janet Jackson calls UCLA gymnast who used songs in routine appeared first on TheGrio.
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5 films to watch this weekend...no matter your mood : TheGrio
Fall is in full swing but COVID-19 is still running rampant. So this may be the perfect weekend to stay... View Article The post Five films to watch this weekend…no matter your mood appeared first on TheGrio.
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Biden, Harris to address Black America in virtual Black History Month Celebration - The New York Beacon
EXCLUSIVE: The president and vice president will welcome singer Anthony Hamilton and the St. Augustine Choir to commemorate Black heritage President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton and the St. Augustine Choir are the headliners for this year’s White House
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Janet Jackson Born
Janet Jackson, of the famous Jackson family was born on this day in Gary, Indiana. Ms. Jackson will star in television shows such as Good Times, Different Strokes, and Fame. She will also become a celebrated songstress recording such albums as Rhythm Nation:1814, Janet, and the widely criticized
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N.E.R.D. Alert: 11 Things We Learned From Pharrell Williams On ‘Drink Champs’
Recently Skateboard P indulged in much adult juice alongside Noreaga for Drink Champs and got into some eyebrow raising moments he’s lived in his music career.
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Michelle Obama Gives Special Shout-Out To 'Fierce' UCLA Gymnast Nia Dennis
The senior, whose electric floor routine went viral, said she was "speechless" after getting praised by the former first lady.
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Singer Chloe Bailey tearfully addresses public over critiques of her sexy image - TheGrio
Sisters-singing pair Chloe x Halle created separate Instagram accounts last week, and on her individual account, 22-year-old Chloe Bailey had... View Article The post Singer Chloe Bailey tearfully addresses public over critiques of her sexy image appeared first on TheGrio.
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Igbo Americans
Igbo Americans, or Americans of Igbo ancestry, (Igbo: Ṇ́dị́ Ígbò nEmerịkà) are residents of the United States who identify as having Igbo ancestry from modern day Nigeria. There are primarily two classes of people with Igbo ancestry in the United States, those whose ancestors were taken from
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14-Year-Old Artist Paints Portrait Of Lebron James For Time Magazine - Blavity
A 14-year-old painter has made it onto the latest cover of Time magazine thanks to
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TWENTY — Three Galleries Curated By Marcellas Reynolds
Over the next two weeks, ESSENCE will presentTWENTY—three digital exhibits I curated celebrating excellence in the worlds of acting, art, and fashion. These galleries tell the stories of people of […] The post TWENTY — Three Galleries Curated By Marcellas Reynolds appeared first on Essence.
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Choreographer Laurieann Gibson Debuts Faith-Inspired Book, ‘Dance Your Dance’
Watch Laurieann Gibson detail how she discovered her passion, what inspired her 'Dance Your Dance' book, and what the process of becoming spiritually free looked like for her.
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12 Black Women ESSENCE Has Honored For Being Icons In Music
This year’s GRAMMY Awards are going to look a little bit different this year as artists, Recording Academy members and attendees adjust to the rules and regulations of COVID-19. Typically, […] The post 12 Black Women ESSENCE Has Honored For Being Icons In Music appeared first on Essence.
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Kevin Hart's 'Fatherhood' to premiere on Netflix Father's Day weekend - TheGrio
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart is set to return to your small screens this summer. Hart will star in a... View Article The post Kevin Hart's 'Fatherhood' to premiere on Netflix Father's Day weekend appeared first on TheGrio.
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MUSIC: “Don’t Look Any Further” – a Celebration of Ultimate ’80s “Slow Jams” (LISTEN)
by Jeff Meier (FB: Jeff.Meier.90) Heading into a hot summer weekend a few weeks ago, Good Black News brought you a mellow, all-day playlist of ’70s slow jams (click here if you haven’t …
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Atlanta-based R&B singer RL shares discussion with Minneapolis chief of police, activities during the COVID-19 pandemic | The Atlanta Voice
For many music artists, the COVID-19 pandemic dealt a hard blow to their careers, with being unable to tour and move around like their use to. However, some artists like Robert Lavelle “RL” Huggar, 43, were able to use their time to reconnect with themselves and their community. Though
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BHERC To Honor Prolific Film Director Michael Schultz and Commemorate 45th Anniversary of Film “Cooley High”
… dedication of the 26th Annual African American Film Marketplace and S.E … documentary short films about the African American experience, as well as content …
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12-Year-Old's Protest Anthem Goes Viral After George Floyd's Death
A 12-year-old gospel singer has emerged as a powerful voice for justice this week in the wake of George Floyd’s death in
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Taylor Swift, Christina Aguilera, Patti LaBelle among inspiring women from Pennsylvania - African American News Today - EIN News
Bells and liberty in the Keystone State go together like the Pennsylvania Dutch delicacy pork and sauerkraut.The ringing of the Old State House Bell in Philadelphia, better known as the Liberty Bell, marked America’s quest for independence in the Revolutionary War.So, it was right and fitting that
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Rare Barack Obama-inspired pair of Nikes removed from auction site
Luxury auctioneer Sotheby was scheduled Friday to sell an exclusive pair of Nike sneakers designed in honor of former President... View Article The post Rare Barack Obama-inspired pair of Nikes removed from auction site appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kamala Harris called teen to thank him for viral portrait - TheGrio
Last weekend, Bay area teen artist Tyler Gordon uploaded a time-lapse video of himself painting a portrait. Gordon has posted... View Article The post Kamala Harris called teen to thank him for viral portrait appeared first on TheGrio.
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Justin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson | The Atlanta Voice
Justin Timberlake is trying to make good. In a statement posted to his Instagram account on Friday, the singer issued an apology to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson for 'missteps' that he says contributed to 'a system that condones misogyny and racism.' 'I've seen the messages, tags, comments and
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Lena Waithe, Laverne Cox, and the Cast of Hulu's 'Bad Hair' on the Politics of Black Hair
The stars of "Bad Hair," a comedy-horror about a woman who ends up getting a demonic weave in order to get ahead in the workplace, talk Black hair politics.
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Black Twitter Fans Had A Lot To Say About Jennifer Lopez's Baby Hair
Jennifer Lopez typically garners a lot of praise and admiration when she posts photos on social media. And for decades she's served as hair inspiration for beauties rocking similar texture […] The post Black Twitter Fans Are Apparently Not Here For J.Lo's Baby Hair appeared first on Essence.
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I’m Every Womxn: Opportunity Washington Concert - The New York Beacon
By Viviane Faver The Opportunity Leadership Network will hold, next Saturday, a benefit show, 'I'm Every Womxn: Opportunity Washington', to highlight organizations led by blacks and black artists, dancers, and musicians. The event will be hosted by Angela Russell (co-host of Evening on Kings
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Pioneer to Minneapolis Sound releases long-awaited solo album -
Jellybean Johnson’s debut album 'Get Experienced' is a nine-song odyssey that crosses genres and expands on the richness of the Minneapolis Sound. Source
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