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Get a Dose of Wakanda in the Trailer for Avengers: Infinity War
You’re going to cry real tears after you watch the trailer for Avengers: Infinity War. Seriously, although the movie opens in late spring, after Black Panther, we’re given even more Wakanda in Infinity War as Marvel heroes join forces to defeat the tyrant known as Thanos. From Iron Man to Thor and, of course, Black…
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#ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies Is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year on Social Media
Every year on social media, there’s one hashtag you can count on to bring joy and laughter. #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies is the absolute truth when it comes to the struggles of celebrating the holiday. And this year is no exception. On Tuesday, Michael Harriot gave everyone a step-by-step guide to a black family Thanksgiving, and some of…
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#FreeCyntoiaBrown: People Want Justice for Former Child Sex Slave Jailed in 2006 for Killing Man Who Exploited Her
In 2004 a then-16-year-old Cyntoia Brown, a child sex slave, was arrested for the murder of Johnny Allen, a 43-year-old man who was using her after he had picked her up at a Nashville, Tenn., Sonic fast-food restaurant. Brown’s story has been brought to the world’s attention via a documentary by filmmaker Dan Birman, who…
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More Remains of Sgt. La David Johnson Discovered in Niger, Weeks After Funeral
Almost a month after the funeral of Sgt. La David Johnson, questions remain as to how he was killed and what was in the casket his wife hovered over and said her last goodbyes to in October. According to CNN, more remains of Johnson and the three other soldiers who were killed in an October…
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Former Female Saturday Night Live Staffers Issue Letter of Support for Sen. Al Franken
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) is just the latest high-powered man to be accused of sexual harassment, and on Tuesday the former female staffers of Saturday Night Live issued a statement showing support for the senator. Over the weekend, SNL didn’t hold back when it came to roasting the senator, who is also an alum of…
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Bride Holds Surprise Wedding at Hospital Where Father Is Being Treated for Leukemia
Nothing was going to stop Viennese Stanton of Davis, Calif., from having her father walk her down the aisle, even if it meant she had to have her wedding at the hospital where he’s being treated for leukemia. Stanton said via the Love What Matters Facebook page that she pushed her wedding day up so…
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Solange Stars in Calvin Klein’s New Campaign
Solange and several other singers are the new faces of Calvin Klein’s “Our Family. #MyCalvins” campaign. The Grammy Award winner is being joined by Kelela, Dev Hynes, Caroline Polachek and Adam Bainbridge of Kindness. The campaign was photographed by Willy Vanderperre, and Solange posted a preview on her Instagram: That blond ’fro is everything!
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Queen Sugar Star Rutina Wesley Announces Engagement
Queen Sugar’s shining star Rutina Wesley announced her engagement to New Orleans’ Chef Shonda via her Instagram page. Wesley, who divorced Jacob Fishel in 2013, plays the headstrong and worldly Nova on Ava DuVernay’s hit show, which is filmed in Louisiana. If you take a look at Wesley’s Instagram, you can see her gushing over…
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Gifted Singer and Actress Della Reese Dead at 86
From the clubs to stages, Della Reese captured audiences with her melodic voice and ballads that crossed many genres, including jazz, blues and gospel. The songstress, who also displayed her talents as a character actress on TV and the big screen, died Sunday evening at age 86, People reports. Born July 6, 1931, Delloreese Patricia…
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Diana Ross Honored by the American Music Awards, but Her Grandson Stole the Show
It was Diana Ross’ time to shine at Sunday night’s American Music Awards. If you were able to suffer through the numerous performances of people you’ve probably never heard of, and that atrocious Whitney Houston tribute by Christina Aguilera, then you were treated to Motown’s finest and her grandchildren. Ross was presented with the 2017…
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