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7 Quick Thoughts About Nas' New Blackness Jam, 'Ultra Black'
God-level MC, hip-hop mainstay and legend, Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones—aka Nas aka Nasty Nas aka Esco aka “N-A-S are the letters that spell, Nas Nas Nas”—released a new Hit-Boy produced record, “Ultra Black,” (and announced a new album, King’s Disease) for our listening pleasure on all streaming platforms. I have 7 thoughts to share. This…
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Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson, 1st Female Pitcher to Play in the Negro Leagues, Dies at Age 82
Mamie Johnson—baseball legend, trailblazing icon—the first female pitcher to play in the Negro Leagues, died Tuesday at the age of 82. “Peanut,” as Johnson was also known, was one of three women to ever play in the Negro Leagues, WUSA 9 notes. As a black woman, Johnson had to overcome unique adversity during her time,…