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‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Opal Lee will not lead annual Freedom march after recent hospitalization
Opal Lee, popularly referred to as “The Grandmother of Juneteenth,” will not be taking part in this year’s Walk for Freedom march, which will begin at Farrington Field in the Cultural District at 9 a.m. on June 19. This is related to Lee’s recent hospitalization. Since its inception in 2016, Lee has never missed the…
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Why this Jackson dad was just crowned Father of the Year
On Father’s Day, some people receive warm wishes and perhaps gifts of appreciation, but...
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18-year-old high school graduate makes history running for mayor in Alabama
An 18-year-old is aiming high, intending to begin with the position of mayor of Fairfield,...
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Brookings Metro Launches Dashboard To Bridge Black Business Ownership Gaps
Recognizing the potential of Black-owned businesses in boosting local economies, the nonprofit...
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Marsai Martin: Actress Moves To Help 10,000 Young Women Build Wealth Over 3-Year Period
Actress and producer Marsai Martin has taken her youth empowerment mission to the next level with a new partnership deal. Her non-profit organization, Marsai’s Way Foundation, has reportedly joined...
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How this mom and daughter pushed each other to graduate from HBCU together
A mother-daughter team recently shared how they cried, laughed, and hugged when they discovered they would graduate together. Angela Jones and Jordyn Jones are recent graduates of Southern University and...
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From player to coach at Jackson State, T.C. Taylor named Black College Football coach of the Year
The Black College Football Hall of Fame named Jackson State University’s head coach, T.C. Taylor, the Black College Football Coach of the Year after he guided his team to a 12-2 record and the longest...
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Kanye West And Bianca Censori To Launch New Furniture Company
Rapper Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, are set to launch a new furniture company, sources close to the couple have said. Some documents suggest Censori will be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...
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Jamie Foxx cries as he accepts Ultimate Icon Award at BET Awards: ‘My second chance’
Jamie Foxx had an emotional night accepting the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2025 BET Awards. In his address, the 57-year-old actor, comedian, and singer fought back tears as he gave thanks to God for granting...
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Teen who was too advanced for middle school makes big decision after 53 college acceptances, $1.8M in scholarships
Jada-Symone Batichon has kept her grade-point average at 4.0 since she began high school. She is now celebrating receiving almost $1.8 million in scholarships and 53 out of 58 college acceptances. The...
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Michelle Obama Reacts To Daughter’s Rebranding As Filmmaker
Former first lady Michelle Obama is unperturbed that her daughter Malia Obama decided to drop the family name as she ventures into the creative industry. Appearing on the Sibling Revelry podcast hosted...
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Serena Williams: This Is Why Fans Suspect She’s Expecting Her Third Child
A recent post from Serena Williams has got people questioning the tennis star about whether she is expecting her third child. The mother of two made a post highlighting some mischief caused by her one-year-old...
