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Paris is reviving the spirit of U.S.-French entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker with a new mural. Fifty years after her death, Baker now gazes out over a diverse neighborhood of northeast Paris, thanks to urban artist FKDL and a street art festival aimed at promoting community spirit. Born in St.
The WNBA All-Stars wanted to send a clear message to the league on the game’s brightest stage. All of the players on Team Clark and Team Collier warmed up for Saturday night’s WNBA All-Star Game in shirts that read “Pay us what you owe us.” “We get a very tiny percentage of
With the passage of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, many college freshmen are wondering what this means in terms of paying for their education. This includes Tamia Akers, an incoming student at Howard University. Akers, who is originally from Ohio, spent many years overcoming personal hurdles due to
The USDA recently announced that race and gender will no longer be deciding factors when giving out increased benefits to programs. This decision comes as the final rule, where the agricultural department said the “socially disadvantaged” designation for racial minorities and women will no longer be used in key programs.
One of the biggest sensations to emerge in the last few years, Lil Nas X has transitioned from a viral craze to a chart-topping, groundbreaking cultural force, famous for reshaping musical genres and sparking conversations in the press. Thanks to his catchy hits and clever marketing on social media, everyone
Actor, writer and comedian Marlon Wayans has been a significant part of the public discourse since the late ’80s, known in equal measure for his hilarious work with his brothers and subsequent solo roles. This bio will feature Marlon Wayans’ movies and TV shows, his wider career and contributions to
Few 20th-century African-American male actors have garnered the longevity, mass appeal and critical acclaim of Samuel L. Jackson, one of the most respected figures not just in Hollywood but also wider popular culture. A charismatic and unapologetic presence in both film and public life, Jackson is a cinematic force, famous
Key takeaways: Eddie Murphy handed Rock a bit part in “Beverly Hills Cop II” that lasted 15 seconds, but for Rock, it cracked open a door that all the schoolyard doors slammed shut. On SNL, Chris Rock delivered the acerbic, slyly subversive sort of humor that hangs in the air
Since she jumped into the world of show business in the ’80s, Regina King has been a force to be reckoned with. However, she isn’t only known as an actress. She’s a director, mental health advocate and role model in resilience, too. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 14: Regina King
by Mary Spiller July 19, 2025 Tuskegee University is reviving its historic ties to aviation with the launch of a new Aviation Science program. Tuskegee University is charting a new course for students with the launch of its Aviation Science program — a major that’s already helping students take flight.
Paris is reviving the spirit of U.S.-French entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker with a new mural. Fifty years after her death, Baker now gazes out over a diverse neighborhood of northeast Paris, thanks to urban artist FKDL and a street art festival aimed at promoting community spirit. Born in St.
The WNBA All-Stars wanted to send a clear message to the league on the game’s brightest stage. All of the players on Team Clark and Team Collier warmed up for Saturday night’s WNBA All-Star Game in shirts that read “Pay us what you owe us.” “We get a very tiny percentage of
With the passage of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, many college freshmen are wondering what this means in terms of paying for their education. This includes Tamia Akers, an incoming student at Howard University. Akers, who is originally from Ohio, spent many years overcoming personal hurdles due to
The USDA recently announced that race and gender will no longer be deciding factors when giving out increased benefits to programs. This decision comes as the final rule, where the agricultural department said the “socially disadvantaged” designation for racial minorities and women will no longer be used in key programs.
One of the biggest sensations to emerge in the last few years, Lil Nas X has transitioned from a viral craze to a chart-topping, groundbreaking cultural force, famous for reshaping musical genres and sparking conversations in the press. Thanks to his catchy hits and clever marketing on social media, everyone
Actor, writer and comedian Marlon Wayans has been a significant part of the public discourse since the late ’80s, known in equal measure for his hilarious work with his brothers and subsequent solo roles. This bio will feature Marlon Wayans’ movies and TV shows, his wider career and contributions to
Few 20th-century African-American male actors have garnered the longevity, mass appeal and critical acclaim of Samuel L. Jackson, one of the most respected figures not just in Hollywood but also wider popular culture. A charismatic and unapologetic presence in both film and public life, Jackson is a cinematic force, famous
Key takeaways: Eddie Murphy handed Rock a bit part in “Beverly Hills Cop II” that lasted 15 seconds, but for Rock, it cracked open a door that all the schoolyard doors slammed shut. On SNL, Chris Rock delivered the acerbic, slyly subversive sort of humor that hangs in the air
Since she jumped into the world of show business in the ’80s, Regina King has been a force to be reckoned with. However, she isn’t only known as an actress. She’s a director, mental health advocate and role model in resilience, too. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 14: Regina King
by Mary Spiller July 19, 2025 Tuskegee University is reviving its historic ties to aviation with the launch of a new Aviation Science program. Tuskegee University is charting a new course for students with the launch of its Aviation Science program — a major that’s already helping students take flight.