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Louisiana Plantation Associated with 1811 Slave Revolt Now Black-Owned
*For the first time in history, one of the most extensive plantations associated with a slave revolt in Louisiana is now …
Black Entrepreneur’s Descendants Urge City to Return Family’s Land
*Black entrepreneur Silas White owned the land where the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica now stands. He died in 1962, four …
Matt Barnes Out as Analyst for Sacramento Kings
*Former NBA player Matt Barnes is out as an analyst for the Sacramento Kings television after he had an incident with a …
Angel Reese’s Attempt to Trademark ‘Bayou Barbie’ Nickname Denied
*Angel Reese’s request to trademark her “Bayou Barbie” nickname was denied by the U.S. Patent and …
Adult High School is Taking Off, with Students Eager to Get High School Diplomas | WATCH
*BALTIMORE (WMAR) — An adult high school that opened up in Baltimore late last year is exceeding expectations. …
The Pulse of Entertainment: New Kids Book ‘Imagine Becoming a…’ Published by Filmmaker Nicole Butler to Inspire
*“I work with kids helping them find their path,” said philanthropist/filmmaker/author Nicole Butler about the reason …
Powerball ‘Winner’ Sues DC Lottery After $340M Prize Denied | WATCH
*A Washington, D.C. resident is taking legal action against Powerball and the D.C. Lottery for failing to honor a $340 …
The Kid Mero Reveals Reason for Split With ‘Desus & Mero’ Partner Desus Nice | WATCH
*Months after the end of their popular Showtime series, The Kid Mero is revealing the reason for his split with his …
Kelly Rowland Exited ‘Today’ Show Because of Dressing Room – Not Beyoncé
*OK, here’s the deal. Those recent reports saying that Kelly Rowland‘s departure from the set of …
Lee Daniels Breaks Silence on Requests for ‘Star’ Revival: ‘Love You for This. It is Being Written’
*Welp! We’ve got good news “Star” stans longing for the show’s return. It looks like they may …
Doin’ Good in tha ‘Hood – LADWP to Roll Out EV Charging Stations in Underserved Communities
*The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is installing fast-charging stations in underserved communities …
Monica Rebuts BBL Rumors: ‘My Health is Far too Fragile’ | WATCH
*Singer Monica has addressed rumors surrounding a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), citing her delicate health as a deterrent …
Check Out Lionsgate’s BORDERLANDS Trailer and Character Posters | LOOK!
*We’ve got the trailer (above) and artwork (below) to show you for Lionsgate’s new production BORDERLANDS …
HIV Activist Hydeia Broadbent Dead of Natural Causes at 39
*HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent has passed away of natural causes at age 39. Essence reports that Broadbent died in …
New Trailer Drops for Zendaya’s Sports Comedy ‘Challengers’ | Watch
*Amazon MGM Studios Presents released a new trailer for filmmaker Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” starring Zendaya. The …
