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1st Black Panther Teaser Trailer to Air During NBA Finals Game 4
Maybe you’re not a fan of the NBA Finals or don’t care about whether LeBron James wins or loses this evening. But if you’re a fan of all things Marvel and its upcoming Black Panther film, you may want to tune in Friday night to catch its first teaser trailer. Sometime during Friday night’s Game…
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Chicago Residents Come Together to Send Teen to Prom
Gage Park High School senior Shaday Gooden Brown of Chicago’s South Side was on a mission to get to prom. But she didn’t have the money to pay for her prom dress, so she decided to set up a stand to sell chips and snow cones to earn the cash. But she didn’t need to…
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Louis Freeman, 1st Black Chief Pilot of a Major US Airline, Retires
After 37 years of flying, Capt. Louis Freeman is retiring his stripes. Freeman became Southwest Airlines’ first African-American pilot in 1980, and in 1992 he became the first black chief pilot of a major U.S. airline. A celebration was held in Chicago Thursday for Freeman after he landed one of his last flights, Flight 412,…
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Ind. Mother Sues Principal, Teacher for Forcing Son to Do Pledge of Allegiance
A Terre Haute, Ind., mother is suing an elementary school principal and teacher for forcing her son to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance. In March, Jamie Porter’s first-grade son at Fuqua Elementary School did not stand to salute the flag, and his teacher, Kelly McFarland, sent the student to the principal’s office, according to…
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Weis Supermarket Employee Goes on Shooting Rampage, Kills 3 and Himself
Randy Stair has been identified as the supermarket employee who killed three co-workers before turning the gun on himself at a Weis grocery store in Tunkhannock, Pa. Stair, 24, posted an ominous tweet just hours before the incident that read, “Goodbye humans… I’ll miss you…,” the Associated Press reports, before he packed a duffle bag…
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Dave Chappelle Donates $50,000 to Flint Water Crisis Organization
Dave Chappelle announced a $50,000 donation to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint during his charity show at the Whiting in Flint, Mich. The donation will help children who were exposed to the lead water in Flint as part of the ongoing Flint water crisis. “I’m honored that you guys came here tonight,” he said…
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Mary J. Blige’s Ex Heading to the Dancerie With $30,000 a Month in Spousal Support
Mary J. Blige is about to cough up some dough so Martin “Kendu” Isaacs can sit pretty for a while off of her hard work. Blige has been ordered to pay her soon-to-be ex-husband $30,000 a month in temporary spousal support. Earlier this year, Isaacs originally requested $129,319 a month in support, stating that he…
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Watch: Rihanna Teaches Malawi Students Math in Short Documentary
While some people spend time body-shaming Rihanna, she spends her time making a difference in the lives of children across the world. Earlier this year, Rihanna visited students in Malawi as part of her organization’s effort to raise money for education in developing countries. Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation joined forces with the Global Partnership for…
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Tidal Hints at 4:44 Film With Mahershala Ali, Lupita Nyong’o, Danny Glover
Jay Z fans had a slight glimmer of hope when 4:44 started popping up on New York City billboards and social media. Most people suspected it was the name of Jay Z’s new album or something involving his company Tidal. But now it seems as though some questions have been answered. Apparently, 4:44 is a…
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Anne-Marie Johnson to Bill Maher: ‘Just Stop, Be a Little More Clever’
Anne-Marie Johnson knows all too well about Bill Maher using the n-word, and after his failed joke last week, a video featuring her appearance on his old show went viral. Johnson is now speaking out about her own experience with Maher’s use of the word and offered the comedian some timely advice. In an interview…
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