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Freddie Jackson, R&B Voice Behind ‘You Are My Lady,’ Dies at 70
*R&B singer Freddie Jackson, whose hits included “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight (For Old …
Black Unemployment Jumps to 7% as Black Women Take Bigger Hit in Black Recession Warning
*The National Urban League says a recession has already arrived for Black America — and newly released federal …
America’s Favorite Halloween Candy by State Revealed
*Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are America’s top Halloween candy for the third year in a row, but many states …
Oprah-Backed True Food Kitchen Files Bankruptcy
*True Food Kitchen, the health-focused chain with investment from Oprah Winfrey, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and …
Social Security Benefits Could Jump 3.5% in 2027 — How Much More Could You Get?
*Social Security beneficiaries could get a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to The Senior Citizens …
EBONY Unveils 2026 Power 100: Jay-Z, Megan Thee Stallion, Common and More
*EBONY has unveiled its 2026 Power 100, honoring influential Black leaders across entertainment, music, business, …
87-Year-Old Civil Rights Activist Beaten in Home Says Attacker ‘Needs Help’
*Former civil rights activist Dr. Erlin Gooch, 87, wants justice after surviving a violent robbery inside her Ripley, …
An Enslaved Ancestor’s Lock Inspired Lorenzo Pace’s Monument to the Human Spirit
*When Dr. Lorenzo Pace learned in 1991 that the remains of hundreds of Africans had been discovered in Lower Manhattan, …
Emmy-Winning Singer Steph Payne Releases ‘Lovely Day’ with Joey Melotti
*Emmy Award-winning singer and actress Steph Payne has released “Lovely Day,” a new collaboration with veteran …
Edmond W. Davis: Former Homeless Philly Kid to Global Journalist, Tuskegee Airmen Scholar & Social Historian
*Some public figures are manufactured by publicity. Others are built by survival, service, scholarship and years of …
Isaiah Washington Reveals Wife Jenisa Died From Massive Stroke Last Year
*Isaiah Washington has revealed that his wife, Jenisa Washington, died from a massive hemorrhagic stroke last year after …
David Ellison Unveils Skydance Name and Leadership for Paramount-Warner Bros. Era
*David Ellison is putting the Skydance name atop his expanding media empire as Paramount prepares to complete its …
‘The Drop’ Cast Says There Was ‘No Plan’ — Just Young Black Kids Chasing a Dream in ’90s LA
*On FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, Lamar, James and Artillery are chasing opportunity in a Los Angeles music scene that …
Trump Pays MS NOW to Air Taxpayer-Funded Ads After Trying to Ban Network – Staffers Are Angry!
*President Donald Trump’s administration is paying MS NOW to air taxpayer-funded advertisements even as Trump battles …
NewsBits: Rihanna Reacts to EJ Johnson Diss, Chris Brown Faces Deadbeat Dad Claims, Gloria Velez Fires Back
*Today’s NewsBits starts with Rihanna seemingly reacting after EJ Johnson complained about her arrival at a Paris …
