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 …
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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 »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 …
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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 »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 »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. …
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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 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, …
Read More »Something was wrong, and Nate Wolfe had a pretty good idea what. He wasn’t scheduled to preach that day, but early on a Friday morning, he told me, he received a text summoning him to church. In one hour, please. More than seven years earlier, Wolfe had moved his whole …
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The need for a personal webpage can vary. Those who have launched personal business ventures might want to display their wares on the internet to enhance their company’s footprint. Social-media influences could want to grow their audience by having a personal webpage to catalog their videos and photos. Virtually anyone can find …
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