Nike is back with another fan gear collection that aims to highlight and celebrate the cultural contributions of HBCU students and alumni nationwide. Through Nike’s HBCU Yardrunners Campaign, the mega athleisure brand continues its commitment to deepening its relationships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Using the term “yardrunner,” …
Read More »Screenshot: Kanye West Interview on Drink Champs (YouTube) I knew shit had hit the fan before I ever pressed play on the latest episode of Drink Champs, the popular podcast/YouTube series hosted by rapper Nore and DJ EFN that features celebs and artists for multi-hour sitdowns to talk about everything …
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Another predominantly Black Michigan city is warned about toxic drinking water–just seven years after the Flint water crisis. On Oct. 14, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for a “whole-of-government” response in Benton Harbor three years after the first reports of high levels of lead in tap water, NBC News reports. It …
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Whether you’re a business owner, an aspiring social media influencer, or just someone with a budding interest in videography, crisp, and sleek video-editing skills will undoubtedly set your content apart from others in your space. Everyone these days seems to push out video content, but the quality of said contest …
Read More »Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field following the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. Photo: Christian Petersen (Getty Images) Here’s the latest reminder that if you’re ever tempted to quote Martin Luther King Jr. to defend …
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Philanthropist couple and Howard University alums Eddie and C. Sylvia Brown are making the largest alumni donation the HBCU has ever received. According to a press release, the Browns pledged $5 million, which will be allocated toward Graduation Retention Access to Continued Excellence (GRACE), a need-based fund established by Howard …
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A 25-year-old service employee on TikTok posted a disturbing video regarding her earned wages from a Nashville restaurant. On October 8, Liny shared a view of her checks over six weeks. She earned one cent. Yep, ONE cent. “Life of a server. Tip your servers,” she wrote. Liny didn’t disclose …
Read More »Graphic: Taylor Hill (Getty Images) This week while promoting her new BET+ series, Sacrifice, actress Paula Patton sat down to chat with SiriusXM’s Urban View The Clay Cane Show about the reprisal of her role as entertainment lawyer Daniella Hernandez. And then, the conversation got deep. Patton, who has often …
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Lil Durk has achieved fame and fortune, but one thing has escaped him for a while now: a high school diploma. The Chicago rapper, who turns 29 next week, took to his Twitter account to share his intentions in regards to earning the practical accomplishment. “I’m going to get my …
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A 19-year-old Virginia man has been arrested and now faces three counts of second-degree murder and malicious wounding and four counts of the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony after he shot and killed three women and wounded two other women on Wednesday evening. WAVY News …
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