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National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) announced Pepsi as its new title sponsorship in support of the celebrated event. This multi-year partnership enables Pepsi to leverage its presence to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) year-round with specific emphasis on their proud tradition of world-class marching bands. “This title …

Atlanta’s Morehouse College and Spelman University will be featured in a limited-edition collection of clothing from Ralph Lauren launching later this month.Photo: Mike Stewart, File (AP) On the heels of the Gap’s collaboration with legendary streetwear designer Dapper Dan–which sold out in seconds–another designer is pairing up with two iconic …

Two hundred feet up in the foothills that surround Aneyoshi, a tiny coastal village in Japan, warnings are engraved into the rocks. Most of the messages come from 19th-century survivors of large tsunamis that terrorized people along the coast. “High dwellings are the peace and harmony of our descendants,” one …

The plethora of new technology devices have simplified things both in the business and personal world. Cell phones boast far more capabilities than simply placing and receiving calls. Tablets serve as mini computers. And computers are the brain centers in the middle of it all. All this technology is great when each …

Photo: mavo (Shutterstock) Talking about sex can be difficult for Black people. But talking about problems with sex can be nearly impossible. Black body shaming, religious beliefs, and a focus on prevention rather than pleasure can all contribute to why many Black people choose to avoid the topic of sex …

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has made NFL history by signing his latest contract with “America’s Team.” According to NFL.com, Lawrence has signed a new three-year deal worth $40 million. The defensive end will get $30 million guaranteed. With this accomplishment, he becomes the first player in his position …

Photo: Hxdbzxy (Shutterstock) Updated as of 3/15/2022 at 3:30 p.m. ET A North Carolina school superintendent has responded to parents’ concerns after a biracial student shared he was sold in a ‘mock slave auction’ at school, reported ABC News. A coalition of local groups demanded disciplinary policies in the student …

Polo Ralph Lauren teamed up with two prominent HBCUs to release a capsule collection highlighting the history of Black people serving as style trendsetters. Ralph Lauren collaborated with an all-Black team of creators to capture their new collection that serves as an ode to 1920s to 1950s collegiate style. The …

Isaac Williams, formerly a coach at North Carolina Central and Morgan State, was hired as assistant offensive line coach with the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFL is still being sued by Brian Flores over alleged racial discrimination in its hiring of head coaches. Flores is also now a Steelers assistant …

Old tweets have come back to haunt Khloé Kardashian once again after she recently expressed how “hurtful” it is for women to get blamed for men cheating. Between her failed marriage to Lamar Odom and the countless cheating scandals Tristan Thompson put her through, Khloé has faced harsh judgment from critics …