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Sep 21

Janelle Monae To Deliver Dillard University 2017 Commencement Speech

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Photo Credit: Hopper Stone Dillard University will be setting a spark at their 2017 Commencement ceremony as the Electric Lady herself, Janelle Monáe has been confirmed as the Commencement speaker! Continue Reading The multi-Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, performer, producer and CoverGirl spokesperson has recently made waves as an actor in Hollywood this past award season, double-dipping in Academy Award nominated Hidden…

Sep 21

Comedian Charlie Murphy Dead at 57 From Leukemia Battle

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Sad news, folks. Successful pop culture and stand-up comedian Charlie Murphy has passed away this morning after a leukemia battle, via TMZ and confirmed by his manager. He had been undergoing chemotherapy in a NYC hospital. Continue Reading Arguably, Murphy’s most infamous comedic performances occurred when he co-starred on Chappelle's Show in some of Dave's most memorable skits ... including…

Dec 18

‘Get Out’ Is Being Lauded As The Holy Grail Of Films, But I Wasn’t Feeling It

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Pictured: Daniel Kaluuya starring in Jordan Peele's Get Out Written by Nikki Igbo of NikIgbo.com Since its release on February 24, Jordan Peele’s directorial debut hit Get Out has been the must-see movie of the year. Early on, reviewers described the film as a “race-savvy satire” and a “fun bonafide fright flick.” Moviegoers, delighted with the film, returned to the…

Sep 21

Teacher Makes Music Video With Her Students To Reaffirm That Black Is Beautiful

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Screen grab from My Black Is Beautiful music video. Image has a significant impact on children growing up and maintaining a positive one is especially important for Black girls, who’ve had a history of being shown that they are the least desired by society. Fortunately, there has been a push to combat that within recent years and we have another…

Sep 21

Take A First Look Inside New 2Pac Biopic ‘All Eyez On Me’

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Demetrius Ship, Jr. plays 2Pac in upcoming biopic 'All Eyez On Me' This week, Complex obtained an exclusive first look at the much-anticipated Tupac biopic All Eyez On Me. Continue Reading Per Complex: “In this new All Eyez On Me trailer, we get to really see how Pac lived. From his friendship (and eventual feud with) The Notorious B.I.G. to…