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Dr. King’s Favorite Pastime and More Little Known Facts on MLK Day
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, take a closer look at little known facts about the life and legacy of one of the most famous men in history.
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Celebrate ‘Star Trek: Discovery’s’ Farewell With the Franchise’s Best Black Characters
As ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ begins its final adventure, we celebrate the universe’s most memorable Black characters.
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Old Hollywood Excellence: A Celebration of Classic Black Movie Stars
For Black History Month we’re honoring Eartha Kitt, Josephine Baker, the Nicholas Brothers, Sidney Poitier and other pioneers of Black Hollywood.
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Live Long and Prosper: A Celebration of Our Favorite Black Star Trek Characters
To celebrate Star Trek Day, we’re highlighting the franchise’s most notable Black characters.
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The Most Badass Black Women in Movie History
Here’s our celebration of the most memorable Black women from your favorite movies.
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7 Facts about MLK You May Not Know [Update]
The civil rights leader’s dynamic life was full of surprises
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Iconic Black Sci-Fi Characters Then and Now [UPDATE]
From the late Nichelle Nichols’ Uhuru of “Star Trek” to the novels of Octavia Butler, here are some of the brilliant Black characters of sci-fi.
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The Guilty Grape is Preparing for Total Wine Domination
“We don’t just want to sell a bottle of wine. We want people to have the best experience possible.” said Nichelle and Nicole Nichols.
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Nichelle Nichols’ Ashes to Get Celestial Send Off Into Outer Space
The veteran actress passed away at the age of 89 on July 31st.