By Associated Press Beyoncé is focusing her coronavirus relief efforts on organizations that are helping communities of color that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Global icon Beyoncé aids in Coronavirus relief. The superstar announced on April 23 that her BEYGood charity will partner with Twitter’s Jack Dorsey’s Start Small campaign to provide […]
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Black Activist Releases New Song “No Care”
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Ali Steele, singer / songwriter business owner of EthnicByAli and 1/3 of Issa Vibe Adventures was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. He was subject to bullying for the color of his skin at a very young age. This caused him to write. He became a songwriter at the fairly young age […]
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Ava Duvernay’s Array Summit Grant Awarded to Black Femme Supremacy Film Fest
Ava Duvernay’s Array Summit Grant Awarded to BFSFilmFest Black Femme Supremacy Film Festival founder, Nia Hampton has been announced as one of the recipients of the inaugral Array Summit Grant. The $10,000 grant was awarded to many attendees of Ava Duvernay’s inaugural Array Summit that brought together the best and brightest community organizers and arts […]
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AFRO Artist Launches Website With Cards and Artwork Honoring Black Culture
WASHINGTON, DC – Kofi Tyus Studios has launched a new website and collection featuring greeting cards, original artwork and limited edition prints honoring Black culture. The cards are for ever occasion including Christmas and Kwanzaa, Valentine’s, Mothers and Fathers’ Days and Growing together and U-Turn Cards, all highlighting beautiful artwork and images to inspire Black […]
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‘Insecure’ Star Jay Ellis Credits Issa Rae for Director Gig
By GARY GERARD HAMILTON, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Ellis’ popularity thanks to his role as Lawrence on “Insecure” is still going strong as the show marks its fourth season: Check social media on Sunday nights, when the HBO comedy airs, and there’s a good chance you’ll see #LawrenceHive trending. Although “Insecure’s” star […]
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Tye Tribbett Sends Positive Vibes With Song Amid Virus
By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning gospel singer Tye Tribbett has fused Kendrick Lamar’s hit song “Alright” into a new tune to send a message to people during the coronavirus pandemic: We are going to be alright. Tribbett released the new song “We Gon’ Be Alright” on Friday. The new […]
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Celebrate the Creative Women in Your Life
By The Baltimore Museum of Art Which creative women in your life have inspired you? In the midst of this globally challenging time, we find ourselves reflecting on the strengths of our communities and the women who inspire us. Here at The Baltimore Museum of Art, we don’t want to lose sight of the importance […]
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8-Year Old Rapper Catches Cardi B’s Attention
8-YEAR OLD RAPPER, SUPER KENNEDY, CATCHES THE ATTENTION OF CARDI B After dropping her latest single, which promotes financial responsibility, Kennedy O’Neal, a.k.a. Super Kennedy, receives the “Bodak Yellow” rapper’s seal of approval. Fredericksburg, VA (BlackNews.com) — Chart-topper Cardi B is taking notice of a young rapper in the making who hails from Fredericksburg. After […]
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Why HBO Max Refuses to Answer Questions About Russell Simmons Documentary
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia On Tuesday, April 21, HBO Max announced it would proceed with airing a controversial documentary, “On the Record,” about alleged sexual misconduct by Def Jam founder Russell Simmons. The network has repeatedly declined to answer questions about the film, including why Oprah Winfrey abruptly walked away […]
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EXCLUSIVE LIVESTREAM: Cosby Spokesman, ‘Bill Cosby Will Not Survive COVID-19 With His Underlying Medical Issues’
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Around the Fall of 2019, actor and comedian Bill Cosby was forced to have two major surgeries in-order to sustain his life (prevent him from having a stroke and/or heart attack). During a visit to the infirmary at SCI-Phoenix for high blood pressure issues, Mr. Cosby was informed that the carotid arteries […]
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Beyoncé, Gaga Offer Hope At All-Star Event Fighting COVID-19
By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Lizzo, Shawn Mendes and others sang classic songs brimmed with messages of hope and change during a TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus, while Beyoncé and Alicia Keys spoke passionately about how the virus has disproportionately affected black Americans. Beyoncé […]
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2020 Jay-Z Scholarship Continues Despite COVID-19
By BlackNews.com *The deadline to apply is April 30th. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Rapper turned entrepreneur Jay-Z has decided to continue his annual scholarship program despite the coronavirus pandemic. His Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund helps students advance their education by giving them the resources they need to enroll in college, pay the tuition, and successfully finish […]