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Ja’Net DuBois is being remembered by co-workers and friends who say the actress and singer was truly one-of-a-kind. DuBois, who passed away at her Glendale, California home on Thursday (February 13), played Willona Woods on the hit series Good Times. She was 74. As news of Dubois’ passing made headlines, …

Fueled by Culture partnered with Microsoft for Startups for an installment of their Tech & Culture event, which took place at The Mezzanine last Friday. The event discussion was moderated by tech entrepreneur Isa Watson, who was joined by author, media maven and philanthropist Karen Civil & Andreessen Horowitz executive and …

Whitney Houston is set to appear on the concert stage once again. Eight years after her death, a holographic Houston will go on a European tour that starts in England on Feb. 25 and runs through early April, with additional stops in Europe, Mexico, and North America to be announced …

Ayesha Curry isn’t putting up with the nonsense that social media trolls are trying to send her way. On Monday (February 17), the Family Food Fight host revealed some incredible photos of herself and husband Steph Curry’s vacation to Mexico’s Cabo San Lucas. But some folks thought that that was …

Netflix It’s Black History Month and every year we highlight figures, past and present, who have impacted the world. Names like Madam C.J. Walker, the first self-made millionaire, almost always makes the cut. But there is far more to her story than how the pressing comb is a staple in …

According to The Grio, a state legislator in Alabama has introduced a bill that would require men to undergo a vasectomy, at his own expense, “within one month of his 50th birthday or the birth of his third biological child, whichever comes first.” House Bill 238, which was introduced last week by …

Saved by the Bell actress Lark Voorhies appeared on the latest episode of The Dr. Oz Show that is scheduled to air on Wednesday, February 19th, to open up about her struggle with mental illness. The 45-year-old actress also admitted that she was asked not to participate in the upcoming …

Original Medicare is a federal health insurance plan that consists of Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance). To qualify, you must be 65 or over, and in most cases, you’re automatically enrolled in Part A and Part B once you’re eligible. In addition, individuals under …

Photo: Elsa (Getty Images) Truth is a fickle thing in this day and age. One of the darkest and strangest phenomena to occur in the age of social media is the death hoax; where a false report about a notable figure’s untimely demise goes viral. Wide receiver for the Dallas …

Beyoncé and historically Black colleges and university students are coming together once again, even if unlike at Coachella the legendary singer won’t actually be in attendance for this special event.  The Grammy-winning singer’s music will reportedly be part of a special mass service to be held at Spelman College. Rev. …