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Firefighter Bernard Taylor Tops $1 Million in Congressional Campaign
*For many Americans, politics has become increasingly disconnected from the realities of everyday life. Rising costs, …
MUG Root Beer and Baskin-Robbins Are Sending a Root Beer Float to the Edge of Space
*MUG Root Beer and Baskin-Robbins are taking National Root Beer Float Day to new heights this year, celebrating the …
NewsBits: Surprise! Diddy’s Release Date Moves Up, Kandi Calls Out Tamar, Cardi B Strikes Bold Pose for ‘AH HA’
*Today’s NewsBits leads with Sean “Diddy” Combs receiving another earlier prison release date despite …
Usher Adds Onstage Disclaimer After Viral Fan Encounter: ‘Don’t Bring Your A— Up Here’
*Usher appears to have found a new way to avoid another viral onstage misunderstanding. During the Birmingham stop of …
Tuskegee Dress Code Sparks Debate Over Bonnets and Do-Rags
*Tuskegee University’s latest student conduct policy has ignited a broader conversation about professionalism, …
Bianca Censori Reportedly Frustrated with Kanye West Over Unfulfilled Promises
*Bianca Censori’s reported frustration with Kanye West may be tied as much to her career ambitions as to the state of …
One of Tokyo’s Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences Is Surprisingly, Pizza! | A Review
*When most people think about Tokyo’s world-famous food scene, sushi, ramen, yakitori, and kaiseki usually steal the …
Derrick Parker, NYPD’s ‘Hip Hop Cop,’ Dies at 61
*Derrick Parker, the retired New York Police Department detective widely recognized as the “Hip Hop Cop” for …
Oprah to Close Leadership Academy Boarding School as New Education Initiative Expands Across South Africa
*Oprah Winfrey is replacing the residential model behind her South African girls’ academy with a wider scholarship …
Knicks Reportedly Turned Down Chance to Sign LeBron James
*The New York Knicks reportedly decided that adding LeBron James was not worth disrupting the chemistry that helped …
Bankruptcy Filings Are Climbing as More Americans Face Mounting Financial Pressure
*Personal bankruptcy filings are rising again as more Americans find it increasingly difficult to stay ahead of mounting …
‘City Eats: Charleston’ Spotlights King BBQ’s Bold Take on Southern Barbecue | WATCH
*A Charleston restaurant is redefining what barbecue can be, and viewers will get a closer look when “City Eats: …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Carl Brister Covers Lionel Richie’s ‘Hello’ on New Single | VIDEO
*“The song came first, but It’s always been a movie to me,” said singer/songwriter/producer Carl Brister when I asked …
Asm. McKinnor’s Bill Banning Drones Above Outdoor Entertainment Events Awaits Senate Decision
*(Via: California Black Media | by Antonio Ray Harvey) – Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) is advancing …
The THISWEEK Era and the Transformation of Nigerian Magazine Publishing
*In July 1986, THISWEEK magazine entered the Nigerian media landscape with an ambition that had never been attempted in …
