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Photo: Kevin C. Cox (Getty Images) Congratulations are in order for Odell Beckham Jr., and his girlfriend, Lauren Woods who welcomed their first child together on February 17th. “THE biggest blessing I’ve ever had in my life arrived here on earth! The words, I can’t even put together for the …
Read More »5,000 low-income Chicago residents to get $500 monthly for a year
The city of Chicago will soon open applications for a guaranteed basic income program supporting 5,000 low-income residents with $500 monthly issuances for a full year. Known as the Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot, the program is a $31.5 million cash assistance plan proposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2021. The …
Read More »THE REAL MVP: Shaquille O’Neal Gifts Former Pro-Baller’s Family of 11 A New 15-Passenger Mercedes Benz Van
Shaquille O’Neal proves that he’s still the MVP when it comes to giving lavish gifts. On Feb. 22., the 49-year-old retired baller and entrepreneur gifted a family of 11 an invaluable gift– a 15-passenger van, and he even included meals. Texas-based Collins family, made up of Karissa and Mandrae, took …
Read More »Ambassador Katherine Tai tackles disparities in US trade for Black Americans
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai attends a keynote address and conversation hosted by the Graduate Institute’s Geneva Trade Platform about the World Trade Organizations important role in the global economy during her visit on October 14, 2021 in Geneva. – Earlier, Tai signaled a shift in Washington’s stance on the …
Read More »Kerry Washington Honors Black Women In History With Instagram Photo Series
Photo: Jason Kempin (Getty Images) As Black History Month comes to a close, actress Kerry Washington is rounding out her month-long series of image recreations of iconic Black women in history. Thus far, there have been three posted under her hashtag in use, #BlackHERstory. The first she posted on Instagram …
Read More »LeBron James To Be Honored In New Museum Devoted To His Career In Hometown of Akron
The NBA legend is getting a museum in his hometown of Akron, Ohio showcasing his stunning career, set to open its doors in 2023, per CBS Sports. LeBron James has made record-breaking history throughout his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers, hinting that retirement is …
Read More »Kyla Pratt Is Ready To Take Over Your Television Screens…Again
Photo: Gregg DeGuire (Getty Images) Between the late 90s and 2000s, you couldn’t turn on your tv without seeing, (or hearing the voice of) Black America’s sweetheart, Kyla Pratt. Recently, the 35 year old actress reflected on the impact she’s had on Black culture, and the reprisal of her role …
Read More »The Twitching Generation
Three years ago, the psychiatrist Kirsten Müller-Vahl began to notice something unusual about the newest patients at her clinic in Hannover, Germany. A typical Tourette’s patient is a boy who develops slow, mild motor tics—blinking or grimacing—at about age 5 to 7, followed later by simple vocalizations such as coughing. …
Read More »Angela Bassett Wins Her 11th NAACP Image Award For Outstanding Actress In A Drama Series
On Saturday night’s telecast (February 26) of the NAACP Image Awards, venerable actress Angela Bassett earned the Outstanding Actress In A Drama Series for her role as Athena Grant on the Fox drama 9-1-1. Bassett, 63, is one of the highest-paid Black actresses on a televised drama, reportedly making $450,000 per …
Read More »What's Black on TV? The Lakers, Top Chef, Star Trek, & More Chappelle
What’s Black on TV? The Lakers, Top Chef, Star Trek, & More Chappelle Football may be over but don’t fret. We’ve got you covered until March Madness begins. The Root’s Stephanie Holland narrows down what’s Black on TV this week. Latest on The Root What’s Black on TV? The Lakers, …
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