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The Story of 10 Black Models Becoming Legends at the Battle of Versailles Fashion Show in the 1970s

The Story of 10 Black Models Becoming Legends at the Battle of Versailles Fashion Show in the 1970s

In November 1973, 10 Black models helped put American fashion on the map in an epic runway face-off with well-known French designers. In honor of the start of New York Fashion Week, here’s their story!
Ketanji Brown Jackson Breaks Her Silence Over GOP Dragging Her For Attending Grammys

Ketanji Brown Jackson Breaks Her Silence Over GOP Dragging Her For Attending Grammys

Jaafar Jackson Opens Up About Playing His Uncle in New Michael Jackson Biopic

Jaafar Jackson Opens Up About Playing His Uncle in New Michael Jackson Biopic

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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on 'The Piano Lesson,' Family and Legacy

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Family and Legacy

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

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FAMU President Issues Comment After Student Claims Flyer for ‘Black’ Event Was Rejected

FAMU President Issues Comment After Student Claims Flyer for ‘Black’ Event Was Rejected

An HBCU student is raising alarm after she was prevented from using the word “Black” in flyers for a Black History Month celebration.
A Definitive List of D'Angelo’s Greatest Hits, In Honor of His Birthday

A Definitive List of D’Angelo’s Greatest Hits, In Honor of His Birthday

In honor of D’Angelo’s 52nd birthday, let’s take a look at some of his greatest songs that made him a Neo-Soul icon.

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