One of the most consequential episodes in the history of American sports began with an All-Star Major Leaguer’s simple wish to avoid the Philadelphia Phillies. The year was 1969, and not only were the Phillies next-level terrible, but they had signed their first African American player only 12 years ago, …
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Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold spent five seasons together filming the hit series Martin. Now the longtime friends are teaming up for a new talk show. Tisha & Tichina Have Issues is expected to bring a fresh spin to celebrities interviews with each episode of the series being hosted by …
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Platinum Transportation group is reportedly suing Offset for not returning one of their rental Bentleys when it was due. According to TMZ, the car company says it rented out the luxury vehicle in the Spring of 2020 and claim it went missing when it was time to turn it back …
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made new recommendations to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus, including the more contagious strains. On Wednesday, the CDC released a new report detailing that wearing tight-fitting surgical masks or doubling masks may drastically reduce COVID-19 transmission. Scientists discovered that if two …
Read More »Latraviette Wilson-Smith, left, Caroline Wanga, and Cori MurrayPhoto: Paras Griffin (Getty Images), Slaven Vlasic (Getty Images), Paras Griffin (Getty Images) The year known as 2020 was unfathomably challenging by anyone’s estimation; but as Essence magazine celebrated its 50th anniversary, the pioneering and enduring imprint and lifestyle brand, by its own …
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This article was published online on February 10, 2021. Massachusetts abolished enslavement before the Treaty of Paris brought an end to the American Revolution, in 1783. The state constitution, adopted in 1780 and drafted by John Adams, follows the Declaration of Independence in proclaiming that all “men are born free …
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Michael B. Jordan announced that his production company has signed an expanded deal with Amazon Studios to produce films and TV, and the first project on his slate will chronicle the life of a historical icon. According to Deadline, the actor’s Outlier Society will develop a new Muhammad Ali limited …
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After making an appearance on ABC’s The View last week, political commentator and CNN host Van Jones says “he felt like” the hosts “were rude, and he was completely blindsided by how they questioned him,” according to New York Post’s Page Six. Last Friday, Jones appeared on the daily morning talk …
Read More »Rihanna celebrates the launch of FENTY at Bergdorf Goodman on February 07, 2020 in New York City.Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris (Getty Images) One of the buzziest celebrity launches of the decade seems to have met its demise. On Wednesday, a spokesperson from LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) confirmed that the international …
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Kobe Bryant’s eldest daughter is making her way into the fashion and beauty space. IMG Models announced Monday (Feb. 7) on Instagram that Natalia Bryant had signed with the agency. “I have always been interested in fashion since a very young age. I have a love for the industry and …
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