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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 …

Qaw’mane Wilson was just 23 years old back in September 2012 when he hired his friend to kill his mother, Yolanda Holmes. Now, at the age of 30, the Chicago man has been sentenced to 99 years in prison for the heinous crime officials described as “matricide.” “The word …

Kobe Bryant’s sisters Sharia Washington and Shaya Tabb are opening up after the sudden and tragic loss of their brother and niece, Gianna, in Sunday’s (January 26) helicopter crash. “On behalf of our family, we join Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka and Capri in grieving the loss of Kobe and Gianna in …

The creators and producers of the Oscar-nominated short film Hair Love have reportedly invited Texas high school student DeAndre Arnold, who was suspended over wearing his locs at school, to The Oscars. Matthew A. Cherry, who created the film, as well as Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, who produced the …

Black History Month is a time to reflect on all of the world leaders, activists and icons whose varying works left historic marks on society. With Oscar season upon us, it only makes sense to celebrate Tinseltown’s most famed black actresses who’ve contributed to the month-long observance. Flip through the …

Cynthia Erivo received an Oscar nomination for playing freedom fighter Harriet Tubman in Harriet. However, the role was met with controversy.  Some people, mainly on Twitter, argued that a Nigeran-British actress should not play the icon also known as Moses. In a sit down with writer Roxane Gay for The …

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Dave Chappelle made headlines when he endorsed Andrew Yang for president. The actor/comedian has long relayed his thoughts about politics through comedy and in interviews and most recently, he’s giving his opinion of Donald Trump supporters. Speaking to reporters in Iowa this week, Chappelle explained why he endorsed Yang and …

Brandy is the latest celebrity to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, who both died in a tragic helicopter crash earlier this week. The singer—who famously went to Kobe’s prom as his date in 1996—shared her condolences in an Instagram post on Friday (Jan. 31) …