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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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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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The Evolution of Zoe Saldaña
Let’s take a look at the career of the Avatar: The Way of Water star and box office powerhouse.
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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.
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Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek’s Lt. Uhura, Dies at 89
‘Godspeed to Nichelle Nichols, champion, warrior and tremendous actor. Her kindness and bravery lit the path for many,’ Stacey Abrams said.
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Paramount+ Renews Its Entire Star Trek Franchise, Sets Picard Premiere Date
Discovery, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds have been given new seasons, while the 2nd season of Picard is set for a March 3 premiere.