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LeVar Burton, a TV and film star who hosted the beloved children’s program Reading Rainbow, says Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ decision to cease the publication of six books is a good one. They decided to drop the titles because of racist and insensitive images.  Burton spoke with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on …

The legendary Dionne Warwick is about to launch her own YouTube talk show titled Dionne Speaks and she wants Wendy Williams to be her first guest. Back in December, Warwick clapped back at Williams for referencing her marijuana charge from nearly 20 years ago. However, that doesn’t mean the 80-year-old …

Written by Dustin J. Seibert An unfortunate by-product of creeping toward middle age, as I am, is being forced to watch Hollywood remake, rejigger, sequel, and often f— up shows and movies from my formative years. More often than not, my visceral response is “Why?!? Leave it alone! It was …

(Reuters) – Voting rights groups are calling on companies such as Coca-Cola Co and Delta Air Lines Inc to oppose efforts by Republican lawmakers in Georgia to enact sweeping new restrictions on voting access in the battleground state. The organizations, including Black Voters Matter, the New Georgia Project and the …

The NAACP announced on Thursday, March 4, that Civil Rights Movement icon Rev. James Lawson will receive the prestigious NAACP Chairman’s Award during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards.  The Chairman’s Award, which is sponsored by Wells Fargo, is bestowed in recognition of individuals who demonstrate exemplary public service and use …

Screenshot: YouTube Proving once more that Florida is always going to Florida, a group of white men was caught on camera yelling racial and homophobic slurs at a Black man just trying to fish. According to NBC Miami, Shannon Bustamante was invited to join a group of fishermen to record …

The legendary Dionne Warwick is about to launch her own YouTube talk show titled Dionne Speaks and she wants Wendy Williams to be her first guest. Back in December, Warwick clapped back at Williams for referencing her marijuana charge from nearly 20 years ago. However, that doesn’t mean the 80-year-old …

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The pockets are lining up by the minute in the world of Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. After Forbes recently estimated Jay-Z’s Ace Of Spades deal had netted the businessman rapper $315 million, the billionaire has struck another deal. Square Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire …

Image: Coutesy of Amazon Studios/Prime Video Happy Black Herstory Month! (or Women’s History Month, as it’s also known.) We’re back with another edition of virtual events, this time spanning across various genres in arts, entrepreneurship and entertainment. I know we’re nothing but four days in, but this month feels like …