Black Excellence
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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.
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England Has a New Queen, But Our Black Queens Shine Brighter
The infamous Queen Camilla was just crowned. But on this side of the world, we’ve got our own royalty, and yes, they’re all melanated.