Black Excellence
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Jonathan Batista Becomes First Black Principal Dancer In The History Of The Pacific Northwest Ballet
This marks the first time a Black person has held the title in the organization’s 50 year history.
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Daymond John Taps Venus Williams, Spike Lee and More for Black Entrepreneurs Day 2022
‘Black Entrepreneurs Day provides an invaluable resource to a community,’ said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson.
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The Evolution of Rihanna [UPDATE]
From her early days in Barbados to the Forbes Billionaire’s List, and now the Super Bowl we take you through some of the major moments of BadGal Riri’s career.
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Black Resilience Finally Gets Its Due in New PBS Documentary
In “Making Black America: Through The Grapevine” Henry Louis Gates Jr. examines the myriad ways Black people have overcome the odds.
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British Artists Recreate ‘A Great Day in Harlem’ As A Part of Black History Month Celebration
The Brits gear up for Black History Month by paying homage to a legendary Black American photographer.
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From Motors to Medicine: An East Cleveland Auto Mechanic Becomes A Doctor At 47
There is no better feeling than when one’s persistence pays off.
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The Evolution of Aaron Judge
The five-time New York Yankees all-star outfielder is about to break more records and get paid in the 2022 offseason.
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The Evolution of Trevor Noah [UPDATED]
As he prepares to step away from his late night anchor desk after seven seasons, we went back to look at the meteoric rise of the comedian, host and author
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Why Anita Hill Wants Us All to Believe In Ourselves
Law professor Anita Hill talked to us about the real meaning behind the title of her latest book, “Believing”.
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Queen Elizabeth Is Gone, But Here Are More of the Black Queens We Wish Were Still With Us [Update]
Now that the world has said their goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth, we want to remember the Black women, our Queens, we miss so damn much.