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Major League Soccer Joins Forces with adidas and Black Players for Change to Commemorate Juneteenth

NEW YORK (June 12, 2024) – Major League Soccer (MLS) today announced a wide-ranging series of initiatives to celebrate Juneteenth in partnership with its Clubs, adidas and Black Players forChange (BPC), an independent organization of Black MLS players, coaches and staff working to bridge the racial equality gap in soccer and society. The 2024 celebrations recognize Juneteenth andamplify the voices of the Black community within and beyond sports. MLS is collaborating with BPC and adidas to introduce a special edition pre-match “I AM #19” shirt thatacknowledges the significance of Juneteenth, celebrates all players as agents of change, andunites around the work […]

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Is it Live or Is It (AI): Memorex Was Not the Threat (AI) Could Prove to Be

By DL White In a different time and era, almost 50 years ago (1976), the storage innovator of the day – Memorex, implemented a series of commercials featuring the legendary jazz singer Ella Fitgerald, the ageless, wide-ranging, flexible and accurate performer who could imitate every instrument in an orchestra. The queen of Jazz was recorded

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Atlanta: 3rd Annual Black Wall Street Black Business Expo Honored Oldest Living Survivor and Local Business Owners

On Saturday, June 1st, The Financial Literacy Institute Inc. made history by honoring Mother Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. The day began with a parade in College Park, welcoming Mother Fletcher. As an honorary Buffalo Soldier member, she was escorted by the Atlanta Buffalo Soldiers bike club and

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Book Review: “Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Triumph” by Sheila Johnson

Reading through the first few pages of Sheila Johnson’s memoir, Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph (Simon and Schuster), I was instantly hooked. Many of us recognize Sheila Johnson as America’s first Black female billionaire, the brilliant woman who made history as a co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET). However, Johnson’s

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Additional Performers Announced for the 9th Annual Black Music Honors, MC Lyte, Mali Music & More

Chicago-based Central City Productions announces additional performers for the 9th Annual Black Music Honors set to take place at the renowned Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, May 18th. Black Music Honors is an annual event that celebrates the illustrious achievements and exceptional contributions of Black music icons. Joining the previously announced honorees are performers: Ceelo Green, Total and 702, MC Lyte, Marsha Ambrosius, Chrisette Michele,

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Project Runway: All-Star’s Korto Momolu Brings FashionTeenth to San Diego, Juneteenth

In celebration of Juneteenth, on June 15, 2024,  fashion designer and runner-up of Project Runway, Korto Momolu (pronounced Cut Toe – Mo • Mo • Lu), will showcase her vibrant, eye popping designs, as models strut her designs down the runway, at FashionTeenth, an epic event in San Diego, that you won’t want to miss!

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How Black YouTubers Are Using Generative AI to Their Advantage

The entry of artificial intelligence (AI) into the space has caused quite a stir, with plenty of professionals expressing polarizing opinions on its impact. Generative AI, in particular, which focuses on generating new content, is either a champion or menace to creativity, depending on who you ask. Nevertheless, AI makes for great YouTube content. Whether

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Onyx Collective Releases Official Trailer of It’s Highly Anticipated Docuseries “Black Twitter: A People’s History”

Check out the official trailer and key art for Hulu’s upcoming docuseries,“Black Twitter: A People’s History.”  The three-part series premieres Thursday, May 9 on Hulu  SYNOPSIS:  Based on Jason Parham’s WIRED cover story “A People’s History of Black Twitter,” this three-part docuseries charts the rise, movements, voices and memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in

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San Diego Chapter of the Links to host Black Maternal Health Community Forum

The Links, Incorporated San Diego Chapter is hosting its first Black Maternal Health Community Forum on Saturday, April 27th at Access Youth Academy (704 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114) from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more information and to register, please visit:  Black Maternal Health Community Forum. The Links, Incorporated launched an initiative, L.A.M.B.S (Links Aiding Moms to Be

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