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Preserving Evidence of the Nation’s Slave-Holding Past Can Sometimes Prove Difficult as the US Commemorates 400th Anniversary of the 1st Enslaved Africans at Jamestown, Va.
As the country this year commemorates the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans being brought to what was then the outpost of Jamestown in the colony of Virginia, history buffs and historians alike say physical evidence of the brutal trade that built this nation and of the people who fought to end it is…
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Houston High School Announces its First Ever Black Valedictorian: 'You Can Do Anything You Set Your Mind To'
Black excellence can never be denied. As such, St. Thomas High School senior Kellin McGowan just became the first black valedictorian in the school’s 119-year history. His otherworldly 4.57 GPA beat out his peers, who principal Aaron Dominguez takes pride in for the nurturing environment the students have fostered. “The guys here are really competitive…
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LeBron’s Personal Ego Masseuse Expected to Join Lakers as Head Coach
Looks like the band is almost back together. Tyronn Lue, the shadow coach who helped bring an NBA Championship to the then-LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers, is reportedly taking his phantom coaching skills to Los Angeles Lakers, where he will be reunited with the true Lakers head coach, LeBron James. While nothing has officially been announced,…
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Lamar Odom Says He's Still Battling Addiction But Adds, 'Getting High Is Not on My Agenda'
When it comes to his addiction, Lamar Omar says he’s winning the battle but still fighting the war. “Getting high is not on my agenda,” Odom told TMZ Sports Thursday. Odom is set to join the “Enemies” squad in Ice Cube’s Big 3 league, aka “The league of extraordinarily old basketball players.” This will mark…
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We Need to Talk About Brooklyn Nets Guard D'Angelo Russell and Not Just His Weed Arrest
I’m worried about D’Angelo Russell. I was worried about him back when he was the then-Los Angeles Lakers guard and recorded then-teammate Nick Young talking about cheating on then-girlfriend Iggy Azalea and the video somehow got leaked. Russell was then iced out by all his teammates who found the offense akin to snitching and he…
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Regina King Lands First-Look Deal at Netflix, Proceeds to Sit on the Industry's Iron Throne
Regina (The) King has some prosperous news. Per an official press release from Netflix: Netflix has entered into a multi-year first look deal with director, producer, and award winning actress, Regina King. King’s production company Royal Ties is entering into the first-look deal to produce films and series for Netflix. Her sister, Reina King, will…
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The CDC Delivers The Final Verdict on Whether or Not to Wash Your Chicken
I grew up in a home with parents who couldn’t cook for shit, so my affinity for food as an adult is tainted by trauma. I remember many a night where my sister and I were presented with either finishing our food or getting the belt, and us willingly taking that ass whooping just so…
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The Semicolon: How a Seemingly Obscure Tattoo Signifies Survival and Solidarity
In 2013, 27-year-old Amy Bleuel began a mental health advocacy organization dubbed “Project Semicolon” to bring awareness to suicide, depression, addiction and self-injury. Bleuel, who had lost her father to suicide 10 years earlier, died by suicide at the age of 31. The campaign, however, remains strong, inspiring others to take an active role in…
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Real Housewives Of Atlanta’s Eva Marcille Is Expecting Baby No. 3
Congratulations are in order for Eva Marcille of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and hubby Michael Sterling. The recently married pair are expecting again, making baby No. 3 for the former Top Model, and No. 2 for Sterling. “Michael and I couldn’t be more excited to announce baby No. 3 is on board!” Marcille tells People…
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Court Rules That Runner Caster Semenya Must Take Medication to Reduce Testosterone If She Wants to Compete
In what might be the most bizarre judgment against an Olympic athlete ever, South African 800m Olympic champion Caster Semenya lost her legal landmark case and now, if she wants to compete in international events between 400m and a mile in length, she will have to take medication to reduce the testosterone that her body…