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Apr 9 2020

Radio One Hosts A COVID-19 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER On Good Friday

Syndicated Gospel Personalities, Pastors and Community Leaders Will Unite in a Day of Prayer Amid the Global COVID-19 Pandemic RADIO ONE today announced a national day of prayer campaign to be held on Good Friday, April 10, 2020. The Radio One COVID-19 National Day of Prayer, #OneinPrayer, will feature syndicated radio personalities, Erica Campbell, host of Get Up! Mornings with Erica […]

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Apr 8 2020

Founder of Black Enterprise Magazine, Earl Graves Sr. Dies at 85

NEW YORK (AP) — Earl Graves Sr., who championed black businesses as the founder of the first African American-owned magazine focusing on black entrepreneurs, has died. He was 85. Graves died Monday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to his son, Earl “Butch” Graves Jr, in a post on Twitter. Graves launched his

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Apr 3 2020

Timeless Hitmaker Bill Withers Dies at 81

Bill Withers, famously known for some of the world’s timeless hits, died from heart complications this week. He was 81. The family confirmed the news in a statement, “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father. A solitary man with a heart driven to connect to the world at large,

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Apr 2 2020

Oprah To Donate $10 Million to Covid-19 Relief Efforts

Today, O, The Magazine announced on their Instagram page that Oprah Winfrey is stepping up in a big way. The media mogul will be donating $10 million to coronavirus relief efforts, $1 million of which will help those facing food insecurity during the Covid-19 pandemic. “I am donating $10 million overall to help Americans during

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Mar 24 2020

TV One’s UNCENSORED Returns with Larenz Tate, Tyrese, Eve and More…

In a press release just announced, TV One’s original auto-biographical series UNCENSORED resumes for its third season with premiere episodes debuting on Sunday, April 26 at 10 p.m. ET/9C. The edgy docu-series explores the private lives of some of today’s most notable personalities including actor Larenz Tate, singer/actor Tyrese, rapper/TV personality Eve, producer/TV personality Yandy Smith-Harris and actor Omari Hardwick. “We’re excited for the return and talent line-up for this

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Mar 22 2020

Rihanna’s Foundation Donates $5 Million to Coronavirus Relief Efforts

We couldn’t love Rihanna more. Aside from her business ventures, (yes we are big fans of Fenty beauty products) she puts her money where her mouth is. Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation has donated $5 million to various organizations assisting with coronavirus relief efforts.The non-profit announced the donation in a statement this past Saturday. “When we

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Mar 21 2020

Austin Artist Gains Inspiration From Corona Virus

Courtesy of Abstract DKing–https://www.instagram.com/mr.abstractartdk/ It’s remarkable how social distancing, uncertainty and emotional chaos can bring out the most beautiful art. We were told by artist Mr. Abtract DKing’s wife, Loretta, that her husband stayed up all night creating his masterpiece. In light of all of the chaos surrounding the world with Corona Virus/COVID-19, the Austin,

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Mar 20 2020

Netflix’s 4-Part Madam C.J. Biopic Self-Made Airs Today

Many of us have gotten to know entrepreneur Sarah Breedlove through history books and being celebrated during Black History Month, and Women’s History Month. Well, thanks to Netflix, along with executive producers NBA star Lebron James, and Academy award-winning actress Octavia Spencer, who stars as Breedlove, in the four part series, we get to witness

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Mar 19 2020

Here’s Some Good Reading While Social Isolating

Since we’re all isolated and social distancing, now’s the perfect time to catch up on some reading. Here’s one book that came highly recommended by one of our readers, “Wilmington’s Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and The Rise of White Supremacy.” Written by Pulitzer prize-winning journalist David Zucchino, “Murderous Lie” is a searing account

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Mar 18 2020

Social Distancing, Self Quarantine: French Perfume Manufacture switch to Hand Sanitizer to address COVID-19

The New Normal…….. (?) Social Distancing, Self Quarantine: French Perfume Manufacture switch to Hand Sanitizer to address COVID-19 California now on lockdown! By D.L. White The threat and real impact of the coronavirus has forced Americans to modify their social functioning 360 degrees. Cities from California to New York are shutting down. California Governor Gavin

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