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Michael K. Williams, an actor best known for his roles on 'The Wire' and 'Boardwalk Empire' was dead in his Brooklyn apartment Monday afternoon. He was 54 years old. The investigation is ongoing. 'It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth
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Respect: Jennifer Hudson Talks Faith and Finding Your Voice – African American News and Issues
By: Nsenga K. Burton Ph.D. Jennifer Hudson, who Franklin hand-picked to play her before her death in 2018, rose to fame as a contestant on American Idol in 2004. Hudson was lambasted by cantankerous host Simon Cowell who said Hudson was “out of her depth” in the contest and would not make it in the
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Will Smith Shares Title And Cover Of His First Book
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Tito Mboweni goes on Twitter rant, takes jabs at Zuma, Masina
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#FIYAH! — LIVESTREAM MON. 8.23.20 2PM ET — REP. YVETTE CLARKE (D-NY)
Hailing from central Brooklyn, Congresswoman Yvette Diane Clarke feels honored to represent the community that raised her. She is the proud daughter of Jamaican immigrants and takes her passion for her Caribbean heritage to Congress, where she co-chairs the Congressional Caribbean Caucus and works
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Jennifer Hudson Takes On The Full Range Of Aretha Franklin in New Biopic ‘Respect’
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Raven Goodwin Is Hattie McDaniel For ‘Behind The Smile’ Biopic
Many are familiar with Raven Goodwin due to her roles on BET’s Being Mary Jane and Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood, but her next role aims to take her to another level. […] The post Raven Goodwin Is Hattie McDaniel For ‘Behind The Smile’ Biopic appeared first on Essence.
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Nigeria: How Nigeria's Ex-Lawmaker Spreads Falsehood On Covid-19 Vaccine, Misleads Followers
[Premium Times] Beginning from late 2020, Dino Melaye has released a series of tweets on vaccination against COVID-19, mostly untrue.
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Michael K. Williams, Actor Who Starred As Omar In ‘The Wire,’ Dies At 54
Michael K. Williams, the veteran actor who rose to fame playing the role of Omar Little, a hitman for hire in the award-winning drama, "The Wire," has reportedly died at the age of 54.
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NLE Choppa Says He’s Quitting Music To Focus On Herbal Medicine
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White Police Union Lawyer Goes On Twitter Tirade After Exposing Home Address Of Black Organizers
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Congressman Kweisi Mfume Slams Trump For 'Baltimore Bashing'
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Anthony Mackie To Star In ‘Captain America 4’
Anthony Mackie is about to level up on the big screen. The renowned actor portrays Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but is reportedly inked a deal to star in Marvel's Captain America 4.
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Dominique Fishback Is The Real Star of Netflix’s ‘Project Power’
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Actor Michael K. Williams Dead At 54
Michael K. Williams, who rose to fame for his portrayal of Omar on HBO's The Wire, has died at the age of 54. According to the NY Post, Williams was […] The post Actor Michael K. Williams Dead At 54 appeared first on Essence.
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Actor Michael K. Williams, Omar on ‘The Wire,’ dead at 54
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Michael K. Williams, who as the rogue robber of drug dealers Omar Little on “The Wire” created one of the most beloved and enduring characters in a prime era of television, died Monday. Williams was found dead Monday afternoon by family members in his Brooklyn penthouse
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Famed Actor Michael K. Williams Of “The Wire” Found Dead At 54
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50 Cent draws outrage for insensitive Michael K. Williams posts
Rapper and television producer 50 Cent is being slammed for an insensitive post about the death of acclaimed actor Michael The post 50 Cent draws outrage for insensitive Michael K. Williams posts appeared first on TheGrio.
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5 new Tulsa Race Massacre documentaries, plus 2 fictional recreations
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