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Dec 18

Two Prince Specials Are Premiering On Television This Friday

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Prince may not be blessing us with his earthly presence anymore, but one thing is for sure. He colored the world purple. Continue Reading In the eerie way that time flies by, the one-year anniversary of The Purple One’s passing is coming up on April 21 and commemorative celebrations are taking place throughout the week. Kicking things off is the…

Jul 25

‘Black-Ish’ Actress Yara Shahidi Has Gotten Accepted Into Every College She Applied To

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Yara Shahidi is best known as actress Zoey on television show Black-ish. Yara Shahidi (Black-ish) has been a beacon of light for young girls to look up to, not only starring on a hit primetime TV show, but slaying the fashion game, speaking out for social justice and overall presenting herself to be an eloquent and sophisticated role model. Continue…

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…

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…

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Two Prince Specials Are Premiering On Television This Friday

‘Black-Ish’ Actress Yara Shahidi Has Gotten Accepted Into Every College She Applied To

Janelle Monae To Deliver Dillard University 2017 Commencement Speech

Comedian Charlie Murphy Dead at 57 From Leukemia Battle

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

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