Former NFL QB Brad Kaaya Makes Touching Video About Close Relationship With Famous Mom, Comedian Angela Means
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This one touched the culture! Bradley Kaaya Jr. is a former NFL quarterback who made a name for himself in college while playing at the University of Miami. The all-time leading passer at The U, Kaaya went on to be drafted to the NFL, doing stints with the Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, and […]
Meet Angela Patton, the Woman Behind the Inspiring New ‘Daughters’ Documentary on Netflix
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She’s doing transformational work! Angela Patton, the founder of “Camp Diva Leadership Academy” and the CEO of “Girls For A Change,” is a beacon of hope. Her transformative work, aimed at preparing “Black girls for the world and the world for Black girls,” has been instrumental in bringing about cultural and systemic change on a […]
Beyoncé’s ‘BeyGOOD’ Foundation Commits $500K to Black Cowboys at Bill Pickett Rodeo
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Cowboy Carter is at it again! Beyoncé’s “BeyGOOD” foundation has been traveling alongside the annual Bill Pickett Rodeo, committing $500,000 in grants through its Equestrian program, which supports Black cowboys, cowgirls, farmers, and ranchers. Currently celebrating its 40th year, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is the longest-running Black rodeo in the nation and the premier […]
South Sudan, Youngest Country in the World, Wins First-Ever Olympic Basketball Game
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The South got something to say! South Sudan officially declared independence after decades of civil war just 13 years ago. Still, despite being the youngest country in the world, they’re showing up in a big way, playing in its first Olympics ever after qualifying as Africa’s top finisher in the World Cup last year, AP […]
Megan Thee Stallion Launches Emergency Power Program in Houston for Seniors Affected by Hurricane
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She’s taking care of her own! Megan Thee Stallion recently announced an emergency power program in her city of Houston. The recent Hurricane Beryl has left many in the city suffering without power as they try to recover from billions in damage. In Houston alone, 2.7 million residents were left without power, and the soaring […]
Barack Obama Announces Renaming of Plaza at Obama Presidential Center in Honor of John Lewis
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A fitting honor! Congressman John Lewis was a civil rights titan and a beacon of hope. His passing in 2020 has left a void that can never be filled, Lewis leaving us with a final call to “get in good trouble.” His enduring legacy remains, and so many tributes pour in posthumously for the giant. […]
Lance Gross Takes Adorable Father-Son Trip to Visit Disney-Pixar’s ‘Up’ House
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Who is cutting onions?! While most celebrities spend their summers making core memories in Bora Bora or some other uber-expensive island that makes us all wish we were there to take AMAZING Instagramable pictures with the fam, one celeb had a pretty different idea. Lance Gross recently took to social media to share pics from […]
Missy Elliott Makes History as the First Hip-Hop Artist to Have a Song Sent to Space
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Who ever thought that hip-hop would take it this far? Twenty-seven years ago, on July 15th, 1997, Missy Elliott released her debut studio album, “Supa Dupa Fly.” Produced solely by friend and longtime collaborator Timbaland, the album went on to produce several hits, including “Sock It 2 Me,” “Hit Em’ Wit da Hee,” and its […]
Martin Lawrence Announces the Development of New ‘Young Martin’ Prequel Series
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Our favorite sitcom is back! Kinda…lol Martin Lawrence’s eponymous sitcom ran for five seasons from 1992 to 1997, effectively winning global fans and making Lawrence a household name. Co-created by Lawrence, Topper Carew, and John Bowman, “Martin” won numerous awards during its time on air and became one of the greatest television shows of all […]
TikTok User Goes Viral After Highlighting the Real ‘Black Jobs’ We Occupy
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Behold! The BLACK JOBS! The recent presidential debate between President Biden and former President Trump sparked a lot of controversy, chief of it being a wanton stereotypical comment from Trump about “Black jobs.” On two separate occasions during the June 27th debate, Trump insisted that immigrants are “taking Black jobs,” a coded and weighty statement […]