Dec. 8, 2019, marked exciting times and a very important day for the legendary band Earth, Wind, & Fire, who became the first Black group to be inducted into the Kennedy Center Honors. Their tribute will be televised Dec. 15 on CBS, where viewers will get to see original members Verdine White, Ralph Johnson and Philip Bailey accept the honor. […]
And now, in a historic first, the crowns for four major pageants are worn by black women. Zozibini Tunzi, the newly crowned Miss Universe, joins Miss America Nia Franklin, Miss USA Cheslie Kryst and Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris in making history. Earlier this year, Franklin, Kryst and Garris made history together as the first three
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Some of the biggest names in film, television, and music gathered for a star-studded affair at the annual URBAN ONE HONORS at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Thursday, December 5. Hosted by Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes and actor Chris Tucker, the prestigious event celebrated the 40-year legacy of Radio One and will premiere on January
South African model Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday night. The beauty pageant titleholder was previously crowned Miss South Africa 2019. The 26-year-old chocolate beauty beat out 89 other contestants during the pageant held in Atlanta. She is the third woman from South Africa to win the title, and the first black
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Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), the feisty senator and the only Black woman presidential candidate, has dropped out of the 2020 presidential race amid rumors that her campaign lacked direction, had no cash and “no real plan to win,” according to one campaign staffer who resigned and burned the bridge on her way out the door.
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Sundial Brands, a leading haircare and skincare company recognized for its innovative use of high-quality and culturally authentic ingredients and maker of brands including SheaMoisture, today announced that founder Richelieu Dennis will transition from his roles as Chair and CEO of the company to establish and lead Sundial’s new Social Mission Board, as well as
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If you’re looking for a new easy sweet potato recipe to try—we got you covered. You will absolutely love this candied bourbon whipped sweet potatoes, courtesy of the book Cornbread & Collard Greens: How West African Cuisine & Slavery Influenced Soul Food by Deah Berry Mitchell. After trying it out over the summer, this insanely
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Inspired by the provocative true story about a crew of former strip club employees who turn the tables on their greedy Wall Street clients, HUSTLERS arrives on Digital November 26, 2019 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray TM, DVD and On Demand December 10, 2019 from STXfilms and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Dazzling critics and
Currently, an estimated 200 organizations now unite to ensure the success of the national Shop Black Week (SBW) campaign that starts this Friday, Nov. 22, through Black Friday, Nov. 29. That number is three times more than the initial grassroot effort. The growing collective represents more than 1.5 million members — from coast to coast
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New York, NY (Monday, November 25, 2019) – The NAACP and BET Networks announced a broadcast partnership to air the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The telecast will take place from Pasadena, California and will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. The announcement was made today by NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell, NAACP President and CEO
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