Beyoncé’s highly-popular clothing line with Adidas, Ivy Park, has already sold out, but there is another way for fans to get items that look very similar. Popeyes, the fried chicken chain, has released a limited-edition clothing line collection of jackets, tops, and hats with similar branding to the uniform their …
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Jay-Z attends the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean “Diddy” Combs. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Rappers are often criticized over their lyrics and extravagant lifestyles, but a trend toward less consumption of meat among African Americans is apparently being reflected …
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Read More »Health is Wealth: Michelle Obama’s 2020 Workout Playlist will Keep You Moving
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Read More »Black Enterprise Founder: ‘We Owe An Apology to Martin Luther King, Jr.’
Decades after his death, the legacy and contributions of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the sacrifices he made to bring justice to African Americans and to challenge America to live up to its ideals, are being celebrated more than ever before. It’s fair to say that we have done …
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Read More »Teyana Taylor is Front and Center For Jordan Brand’s First-Ever Women’s Capsule Line
Teyana Taylor leads the way for Jordan Brand’s first new women’s collection. “Our passionate female audience is asking us for more, and this capsule collection celebrates a higher standard, a competitive spirit and fearless mindset for anyone who has the confidence to fly higher and break boundaries,” says Andrea Perez, …
Read More »The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Moves to Urban AC Stations Replacing ‘Tom Joyner Morning Show’
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