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Basketball
An inside Look At How the NBA Became A Social-Media Juggernaut
*(By Alex Kennedy) - In 2021, “NBA” was the No. 1 trending Google search in the United States, beating out “Squid Game,” “Mega Millions”...
Deaths/We Remember
Kendrick Johnson’s Death Was ‘An Accident’ – So Says Sheriff As Second Investigation Closes
*Who, or what killed Kendrick Johnson? After a second investigation, the question still hangs in the air because no answer has come forth. The...
Business
Rapper Nas Teams up Google, a16z, Riot Games to Raise $20 Million for Africa’s Carry1st
*Famed crypto investor and rap star Nasir Nas Jones has joined hands with the tech giant Google, Riot Games, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and others...
Sports
It’s OVER for Tom Brady! He’s Stepping Away from Game at Age 44 | VIDEO
*It's all over for Tom Brady, who is arguably the greatest quarterback of all time. Dude has played his final game.
(Via Insider) - Tom...
Business
Can Billionaire Robert F. Smith Win the Bid for Denver Broncos? | VIDEO
*Billionaire Robert F. Smith, a native of Denver, might just become the first Black owner of an NFL franchise in the 101 years history...
Black Films
‘Dear Best Friend’ A New Original Movie Available on BET and BET+ | WATCHtrailer
*Suspense thriller "Dear Best Friend" is now available on BET and is streaming on BET+.
The highly anticipated movie premiere of "Dear Best Friend" boasts...
Crime
Teen Brothers Kill Stepfather for Raping Half-sister – Over 200K Sign Petition for Their Freedom | VIDEO
*Two south Texas teen brothers are in police custody following the death of their stepfather whom they are alleged to have beaten to death for...
Weather/Natural Disasters
Kenan is A Monster! Blizzard Warnings Issued for 10 States – 100K+ Without Power Amid Snowstorn | VIDEO
*(Via USA Today) - After dumping a half-foot of snow on areas from New York City to Maine — creating blizzard conditions in some...
Financial
Jordan Myers: 29-Yr-Old Black USPS Employee Made $90K in 2021 – Here’s How
*Jordan Myers, a hardworking USPS employee and a resident of Memphis, Tennessee, raked in $90,000 last year, based on a CNBC report. Myers, 29,...
Kidnapping
A Freaked Out Tisha Campbell was Almost A Human Trafficking Victim | WATCH
*Holy moly! One of our favorite folks, actress/singer Tisha Campbell recently found herself in a very strange situation right of some dark and dangerous...
Artist Spotlight
The Pulse of Entertainment: Rapper Deshawn White’s New EP ‘The Trailer’ is ‘Based on a True Story’
* “I want to bring hope to the hopeless,” said rapper/singer/songwriter Deshawn White about his “Based on a True Story” (323 Records/Devine Jamz Records) Christian/Gospel...
Social Heat
$110K Reward for Help in Solving Killing of 16-year-old Girl Dumped on LA Freeway
*Officials in #LosAngeles are looking for answers after a Black teen girl’s lifeless body was dumped on the freeway.
In the early morning of Jan. 8,...
News
Trevor Noah Calls Out Joe Rogan After Comments on Skin Tone [WATCH]
*Trevor Noah has responded to Joe Rogan’s confusion about skin tone and Black identity.
During a recent episode of the “Daily Show" (see clip above),...
Music
The Weeknd Takes Over Bieber’s #1 Spot on Spotify
*The Weeknd has reportedly dethroned Justin Bieber on Spotify -- becoming the #1 artist with the most monthly listeners on the music app.
As reported...
News
ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary’ Debuts to Historic Quadruple Ratings
*ABC’s new primetime comedy, “Abbott Elementary” has made history as the network’s first comedy “quadruple its ratings" since its premiere.
The Quinta Brunson created series...
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