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February 19, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: Director Cierra Glaude poses for a portrait in Glendale, Calif. on Feb. 4, 2021. When the series “Queen Sugar” debuted in 2016, Glaude worked as a production assistant on the show. Five years later, she’s been promoted to director for season five on the Oprah Winfrey Network series. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) By Mesfin…
February 19, 2021
Photo: Instagram Prince Markie Dee selfie According to Yahoo News, Prince Markie Dee, member of the hip hop trio the Fat Boys died on Thursday at the age of 52. The group’s manager, Louis Gregory confirmed the news. No cause of death has been given.
February 12, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: Marry Wilson (Photo/Shutterstock) Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Mary Wilson, one of the original members of the Supremes, the 1960s group that helped define the Motown sound and style and propelled Diana Ross to superstardom, has died. She was 76. Wilson died Monday night at her home in Nevada and the cause was…
February 12, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: John David Washington as Malcolm, Zendaya as Marie in a scene from Malcolm & Marie”. (Dominic Miller/Netflix © 2021) By Kharisma McIlwaine The trending topic on all of social media since its February 5 release has been Netflix’s “Malcolm and Marie.” Written and directed by Sam Levinson (Euphoria), the film features two brilliant…
February 12, 2021
By Kharisma McIlwaine Few organized groups in the history of America have been more targeted and vilified more than the Black Panther Party. Originally known as the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, the organization was founded by college students Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland California, October 15, 1966. With chapters in various…
February 9, 2021
“It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the passing of my friend Mary Wilson our Angel, as she makes her transition onto Heaven. I pray for her family and that she may Rest In Peace for a life well lived. Love & God Bless”~ Martha Reeves Mary Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme, has…
February 4, 2021
ATLANTA–PRNewswire/ — Bounce and Brown Sugar, which honors the African-American community every day of the year, will present specially-curated movies, documentaries and specials that recognizes the sacrifice, resilience and contributions of African Americans for Black History Month 2021. Among Bounce’s Black History Month schedule: “With Drawn Arms” – The critically-acclaimed and compelling documentary that explores…
February 4, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: Chris Gees touches up Ciera Payton as Wendy Williams on set. LOS ANGELES – Ever since the election of Vice President Kamala Harris, a graduate of Howard University, the spotlight has been shining bright on the accomplishments of graduates from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU). From the boardroom to the White House,…
February 4, 2021
At 96, Cicely Tyson was a dynamic and legendary actor, lecturer, activist and one of the most respected talents in American theater and film history. A Harlem native and daughter of immigrants who rose out of poverty and onto the global stage, she began her career as a fashion model, gracing the covers of Ebony…
February 4, 2021
By JAKE COYLE NEW YORK (AP) — Chadwick Boseman received two posthumous nominations from the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Thursday, while the Korean American family drama “Minari” and Spike Lee’s Vietnam veteran drama “Da 5 Bloods” were among the nominees for best ensemble. The nominees, announced on Instagram Live, differed notably from the…
April 9, 2021
By Teresa Lundy For this edition of The Business Corner, I interviewed Naeemah Johnson, owner of Nbeauty...
April 9, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: Tsebiyah Derry By Florence Anthony According to reports, fans of DMX’s rallied Easter Sunday outside...
April 9, 2021
BPT The sudden onset of stroke symptoms can happen to anyone at any time, making education about...
April 4, 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available on...
April 9, 2021
In the United States, Black and brown people are usually placed into the lowest caste, which often...
April 9, 2021
All Signs: This week the Sun and Mercury are dancing with lucky moneybags Jupiter, which is a...
