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An outpouring of love continues to flow on and off the court after the untimely death of retired NBA star Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others who were all aboard a helicopter that crashed on Sunday (Jan. 26). RELATED | Vanessa Bryant Requests Items Left By Kobe Fans At The …

Photo: Google As today officially marks the first day of what is regarded as Black History Month, tech giant Google is commemorating the occasion with a special Google Doodle honoring the 60th anniversary of the Greensboro Sit-In. That doodle is of Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair Jr.), Franklin McCain, Joseph …

True members of the BeyHive know that Beyoncé’s full name is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter.  Just in case you didn’t know, Bey’s first name serves as a tribute to mother Tina Knowles-Lawson‘ French maiden name Beyincé (pronounced, “bay-EN-say”). While that may be a common fact, apparently fans of the “Flawless” singer …

Those affected by the tragic helicopter crash are honored. Source link

Mara Brock Akil Photo: Associatd Press Looks like The Game has been called off. At least for the time being. Fans who have been anticipating the reboot of Mara Brock Akil’s popular sitcom The Game will have to wait much longer because according to Deadline, The CW network — on …

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On every single day of Black History Month this February, we will provide you with a daily fact that occurred on the same day in a past year in history. Today’s Black History Month facts focus on the great Langston Hughes and countless other individuals and events. Check out the …

Ilera and Southern ribbon cutting ceremony.Photo: Ilera Holistic Healthcare The Southern University and A&M College has launched its own hemp-derived CBD product line, named ALAFIA. Considered the largest historically black university in Louisiana, the Baton Rouge-based school’s Agricultural Research and Extension Center — along with partner Ilera Holistic Healthcare — …

Read: Actually, conversations are bad The early numbers—and they are early—have been encouraging. As of this week, Hayes said they have sold nearly 400 “lifetime memberships” at $1,500 a pop, and another 3,500 annual subscriptions for $100. Their three main newsletters each have about 50,000 subscribers, and their flagship podcast …