Guordan (pronounced Jour-dan) Banks, a Philadelphia-born singer/songwriter, earned his first Billboard No. 1 as his soulfulΒ βKeep you In Mindβ rose 2-1 on the Adult R&B Songs Chart in the June 11th edition. The song ascended 6 percent in spins at the format according to Nielsen Music. The song continues to stay in the Top 5, […]
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There is something commanding about a father’s love. Fathers are made up of dependable men who can be our spiritual source of knowledge, strength, courage and most importantly unconditional love. They carry a strong and comforting presence that lets us know that we are loved and protected. In honor of Fatherβs Day, weβve rounded up four fathers:
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Pictured Oprah Winfrey (Executive Producer and recurring role as Mavis McCready) along with βGreenleafβ cast/(Photo Credit: Mark Davis/Getty Images. Last night,Β OWN: Oprah Winfrey NetworkΒ hosted a private screening event at The Lot in West Hollywood to celebrate the premiere of βGreenleafβ the networkβs highly anticipated new original drama series.Β The family megachurch series, which features Oprahβs
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In her last commencement speech as First Lady, Michelle Obama inspired us once again as she addressed the CUNY graduation class of 2016.Β Β “…We know that our greatness comes when we appreciate each otherβs strengths, when we learn from each other, when we lean on each other…” – she gracefully told the graduates and their
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For the first time inΒ history, all four musical acting awardsΒ went to people of color at the Tony Awards on Sunday. Leslie Odom Jr.(Best Actor in a leading role in a musical), Renee Elise Goldsberry (Best Actress in a featured role in a musical) and Daveed Diggs(Best Actor in a featured role in a musical)
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(Memphis) Starting from age 12, Kevuntez King was determined toΒ earn enough to pay for his entire college education. Β That determination paid off Β when he earned $200 every Sunday for five years straight, saving enough money to pay for college even before he starts. Without a doubt, this young man is going places.Β He was just accepted
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With Summer just right around the cornerΒ now is the perfect time to start planning for a vacation.Β Whether you enjoyΒ traveling to faraway locations, or staying close to home making it a staycation, there are a number ofΒ African American travel blogs that will give you some ideas on where to go. Β Check outΒ seven below
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Kamala Harris was declared the winner of the Senate primary in California early Wednesday morning, handily beating her competition with 40 percent of the vote with 76 percent of precincts reporting, according to the Associated Press. Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D) was trailing far behind Harris with 16 percent of the vote, but she was still
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Hillary Clinton claims Democratic nomination to become the first woman to win a political party ticket. Clinton won resoundingly in California, the largest state in the US and a key target of her opponent, Bernie Sanders. With 93 percent of precincts reporting, Clinton won 56 percent of votes cast and Sanders 43 percent. Clinton captured
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(San Diego, CA) On Monday, the Corporation for National and Community Service, announced that neighborhoods throughout theΒ areas of Southeast San Diego, which include Council Districts 4, 8 and 9–areas whichΒ have been historically designated as underserved communities has been named a βPromise Zone.β The Promise Zone Initiative, a funding prioritization on behalf of the Obama administration
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