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BET Experience Genius Talks: #BlackLivesMatter Takes Center Stage

The 2015 BET Awards may have had all of the flashy, red carpet celebrity glam.  But, the real stars made their presence heard as panelist, at the BET Experience Genius Talks. Introduced by Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson, and moderated by Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, the topic of conversation was on the importance of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, that was part of […]

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Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Lead Rainbow Push Tech 2020 Forum in L.A.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. to Lead Discussions on Diversifying the Tech Industry with Notable Executives from Silicon Valley and Beyond    LOS ANGELES, CA – June 25, 2015 – Rainbow PUSH Coalition, in partnership with Google, presents the “Dream Makers, Risk Takers and Money Makers: Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Forum” in Los Angeles. The third

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Empire's Jussie Smollet Stars Opposite sister Jurnee Smollet-Bell in WGN America's Underground

In a press release WGN America announced today, that Jussie Smollett (“Empire“) has signed on to guest star in the cable network’s pulse-pounding thriller “Underground,” in which bravery, ingenuity and power take center stage as slaves band together in the fight of their lives – for their families, their future…and their freedom.  Smollett will play Josey, a

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San Diegan's Come together in Solidarity of Charleston Tragedy

San Diego, CA — On Thursday night, National Action Network, clergy, politicians and members of the community assembled at the oldest Black church in San Diego, Bethel AME, for prayer and worship in solidarity concerning the tragic, racially motivated shooting at Emanuel A.M.E., a historic black church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Rev. Shane Harris,

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World's Oldest Living Person: 116-Year old Jeralean Talley Dies

The world’s oldest living person, Jeralean Talley has died. More recently in the spotlight on May 23rd for celebrating her 116th birthday, the Detroit Free Press reports that Talley died at her Inkster home on Wednesday night. “Her prayer was always not to suffer,” her longtime friend Michael Kinloch said. “God certainly answered her prayer,” he said. Talley,

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Sanaa Lathan Signs on to Star & Produce Omar Tyree Trilogy 'Flyy Girl'

    SANTA MONICA, CA (June 17, 2015) – Codeblack Films, a Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) company, has partnered with Sanaa Lathan to executive produce and star in the feature film adaptation of the Flyy Girl book trilogy written by New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. The award-winning actress will star as the film’s protagonist,

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