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Black History Month

How the Academy Museum is Honoring Black History Month

*The Academy Museum welcomes you to join them in celebrating Black History Month with a special slate of screenings and events spotlighting the many...

Black History Month

Mike Carey Made History as the First Black Super Bowl Referee | VIDEO

*(CNN) — On Feb. 3, 2008, Mike Carey made history just by walking onto a football field. On that day in Glendale, Arizona,...

Being Black

Most Black Americans Say They Feel Successful: Survey

*New York (CNN) —A majority of Black Americans say they feel at least somewhat successful but feel financial pressures regardless of income, according to...

Blackness

The Longevity of Tayo Fatunla’s Illustrated OUR ROOTS

*TAYO Fatunla's award-winning OUR ROOTS, the black history illustrated feature, is in its 40th year, and has documented Black history since the concept at...

Financial

US Mint Releases Coins Honoring Harriet Tubman | VIDEO

*(CNN) — The US Mint released commemorative coins honoring abolitionist Harriet Tubman Thursday. The coins include $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins and half-dollar coins that commemorate...

Art

Ebony Magazine Hosted its Inaugural Art Basel Soirée in Miami This Past Saturday and Sunday | PicVIDEOs

*EBONY FWD partnered with Coca Cola Zero Sugar to headlined award winning artist Chance The Rapper and R&B sensation Mariah The Scientist for the...

Social Heat

Boosie Pleads w/Son to Stop Trappin’ in Baton Rouge – Jamie Foxx is Thankful + More | PicVIDEOs

*Boosie, government name Torence Ivy Hatch Jr., recorded himself pleading with his son, who rakes in $1500/day, to stop trappin' in Baton Rouge. One...

Social Heat

Netflix Drops Dave Chappelle’s Trailer For New Comedy Special – Fantasia Thanks Oprah, Taraji P. Henson, and Tyler Perry + More | PicVIDEOs

*Dave Chappelle and Netflix announced that the controversial comedian is dropping a new New Year's Eve comedy special. Three years ago, his previous standup...

Social Heat

Ma$e Ethers Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in Resurfaced Concert Video – Tracy Morgan Discovers He’s Related to Nas + More | PicVIDEOs

*A resurfacing video of Ma$e coming for Diddy's neck started trending on social media. Ma$e shot off some salient bullet points locked and loaded...

Deaths/We Remember

The Living Legends Foundation and the Music Industry Mourn the Loss of a Giant: Kendall A. Minter Entertainment Attorney and Advocate

The Living Legends Foundation today announces the passing of a giant, entertainment attorney and advocate Kendall A. Minter, Esq., who passed suddenly due to medical complications...

Social Heat

‘The Color Purple’ L.A. Premiere Brought Out ALL The Black Excellence – Taraji P. Henson Hopes Film Cancels ‘Cancel Culture’ + More | PicVIDEOs

*As one of the original cast members of the 1985 "The Color Purple," Oprah said the experience “changed everything” regarding her perception of work...

Social Heat

Suge Knight Pimp Slaps Fellow Inmates Who Bad-Mouth Oprah Winfrey – Fans Continue to Accuse Beyoncé of Skin Bleaching + More | PicVIDEOs

*Suge Knight, 58, government name Marion Hugh Knight Jr., allegedly pimp slaps other inmates who fix their mouths to speak recklessly about media mogul...

Social Heat

Beyoncé Thanks Hive for Making ‘Renaissance No. 1 At Box Office – Fans Say LaTavia Roberson Gave Aggy Interview + More | PicVIDEOs

*Beyoncé, who usually doesn't speak to her fans via social media, broke protocol and posted a lengthy caption thanking her BeyHive for their unending...

Social Heat

Jamie Foxx Denies Being A Clone ‘Boy, Y’all Ain’t Sh**’ – Taraji P. Henson Had to Audition for ‘Empire’ But Terrance Howard Didn’t +...

*Jamie Foxx denied being a clone after suffering a health scare in April. The Oscar winner accepted the Vanguard Award for speaking at the...

Afrobeats

Michael B. Jordan Crashes His Ferrari Police Say He Wasn’t Impaired – Nicki Minaj, Monica and Keyshia Cole Link Up On IG | PicVIDEOs

*Michael B. Jordan had an oopsie doopsie on Saturday and totaled his $350k blue Ferrari by crashing into a parked Kia around 11:30 PM...

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Taylor Swift Throws Shade at Kim Kardashian in Fiery Track on New ‘TTPD’ Album – Echoing High School Bullying Experience | WATCH

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Ten Mind-blowing Facts We Bet You Didn’t About Harriet Tubman!

EUR Black History Flashback: The Temptations’ David Ruffin Discography | WATCH

Architectural Marvels: 9 Black Modernist Designers and Their Iconic Creations | PHOTOS

Black Woman Writes Scathing ‘Opinion’ Piece About Fani Wills – Calls Her An ‘Embarrassment to Black People’

TAYO Fatunla: Camberwell Black History Walk Launched in London UK | PICs

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Taylor Swift Throws Shade at Kim Kardashian in Fiery Track on New ‘TTPD’ Album – Echoing High School Bullying Experience | WATCH

The Living Legends Foundation Announces its 2024 Honorees for its Annual Awards Gala on October 4

Beyoncé and Jay Z Moving to Nashville to Take on the Country Music World – So Says Gossip Columnist – You Buyin’ it?

Why Asking for a Receipt at McDonald’s Can Make a Big Difference | Video

Elon Musk on the Challenge of Artificial Intelligence @ Breakthrough Prize the ‘Oscars of Science’ | WATCH

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