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Rapper Scarface of the Geto Boys Came Close to Houston City Council Seat
Hip hop and you don’t stop! A rap music trailblazer has blazed new trails in southern political circles. Brad Jordan, also known as Scarface — a member of Houston’s pioneering rap group the Geto Boys, ran for City Council and came close to winning. Last week, it was pretty much established that the revered lyricist…
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Jamaican Beauty Toni-Ann Singh Crowned Miss World, Encourages Girls to Believe In Themselves
Black women across the world are being recognized as the royalty they are. On Saturday, Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh was crowned as Miss World 2019 in London. The St. Thomas native’s crowning achievement joins a historic group of black women—2019 Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, 2019 Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris, 2019 Miss America Nia Franklin, and…
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Solange Is Very First Recipient of Lena Horne Award, Donating $100,000 Prize to Houston Charity
Solange Knowles will have more than a seat at the table as the recipient of the prestigious Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact. The award named after the late, great entertainment icon and pioneer honors “the excellence at the intersection of arts and activism,” according to hallowed New York City concert venue The…
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The Obamas Buy Martha’s Vineyard Estate from Boston Celtics Owner for $11.75 Million
Life will be a beach for Black America’s Forever First Family. Barack Hussein Obama and his wife Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama are the proud new owners of a sprawling property on Martha’s Vineyard, a tony enclave on the coast of Massachusetts. According to the Vineyard Gazette, sale of 6,892-square-foot house situated on 29.3 secluded acres,…
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Cory Booker ‘Taken Aback’ by Bloomberg Referring to Him as ‘Well Spoken’
Oh Bloomie!!! It appears that Old Crazy Uncle Joe Biden isn’t the only gaffe prone presidential hopeful. During his at-times-tense interview with Gayle King for CBS This Morning, Michael Bloomberg referred to fellow Democratic candidate Cory Booker as “well spoken.” The billionaire, who served as New York City’s mayor for an unprecedented three terms, said…
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Gabrielle Union Launches New Fashion Collection for Plus Size Women
Gabrielle Union is not buying into the concept of “The Forgotten Woman.” The Being Mary Jane actress, who is already the face of a successful clothing line with New York & Company, has teamed up with Fashion to Figure to launch a plus-sized collection—for sizes 12 to 24, and featuring holiday styles. “My line’s availability…
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11-Year-Old Ballerina Charlotte Nebres Makes History as First Black Lead in NYC Ballet's The Nutcracker
She’s just eleven years old and just made history. Charlotte Nebres is starring as Marie, the young heroine of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, which opened Friday at New York City Ballet. She’s the first black ballerina to be cast in the lead role for the prestigious company. The Madison, NJ native’s barrier-breaking achievement is a…
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Joycelyn Savage Now Says She’s a Victim of R. Kelly, Selling Story Through Online Subscription Service
Joycelyn Savage, the girlfriend of R. Kelly who has been widely regarded as his “sex slave,” is telling her story—through a digital crowdfunding platform. The 24-year-old Atlanta native has been a staunch defendant of the Grammy Award-winning crooner, currently in prison on allegations of enticing minors to engage in criminal sexual activity, racketeering and producing…
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Tyler Perry Offers to Bring Stranded Couple Home From Mexico After Messy Hospital Bill Drama
Tyler Perry to the rescue. The entertainment mogul continues throwing his money around—with a true spirit of altruism. This time, Perry has donated financial support to a couple from Sandy Springs, Ga., who said they were being held hostage at a hospital in Mexico. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Stephen Johnson went into diabetic shock…
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History Making Gymnast Simone Biles Learns Her Sexual Assault Claims Were Swept Under Rug by USA Gymnastics Officials
In another example that there are systems in place to protect evil power wielders, Simone Biles has expressed “pain” in learning that her initial sexual abuse claim against team doctor Larry Nassar was basically ignored. The 22-year old gymnast—who made history on Oct. 13 as the gymnast with the most medals earned at the world…
