by Toter - 5 months ago
Afro-Latina actress Zoe Saldaña won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for "Emilia Pérez," while Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man awarded Best Costume Design for "Wicked" at the 2025 Academy Awards. The ceremony included tributes to Quincy Jones and Gene Hackman.
by Toter - 5 months ago
A North Carolina man, who spent almost a week confined in a storage unit, has come to the defense of his girlfriend, currently facing charges of attempted murder. When authorities discovered him, he was severely dehydrated, and the environment was labeled a "hoarder’s paradise" by police. Despite th...
by Toter - 5 months ago
A sheriff’s deputy in California has been placed on administrative leave following the release of explosive bodycam footage depicting his aggressive removal of a woman from jail. Demonstrating apparent frustration at delayed paperwork, the officer disregarded her pleas, leading to her injury during...
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After an extensive revitalization, the Hampton University Museum has reopened, featuring new exhibitions honoring Black artists, military veterans, and cultural heritage. #HamptonUniversityMuseum #BlackArt #HarlemRenaissance #AfricanAmericanHistory #RuthECarter #JohnBiggers #MuseumExhibitions The p...
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Hip-hop icon Angie Stone revealed poignant truths about her experiences shortly before her tragic passing. Through her social media, she disclosed startling realities within the music industry and personal struggles that shaped her journey. Unfortunately, her life was cut short at 63 due to a car ac...
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CBS’s new soap opera Beyond the Gates brings a prestigious Black family to daytime TV at a time when DEI programs are under attack. Executive Producer Michele Val Jean and NAACP/CBS Studios President Sheila Ducksworth highlight the significance of authentic Black storytelling in mainstream media. #B...
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Fayetteville, NC, stands out as a hub for Black-owned enterprises, boasting an impressive 480 businesses—making up 10% of the total. Although these enterprises thrive, systemic racism and economic barriers prevent Black Americans from fully engaging in the market. Efforts in Diversity, Equity, and I...
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"This vineyard embodies a rich legacy beyond mere vines," remarked Hakemia Jackson. Tucked away in Stonecrest, Tim Starks' Arabia Mountain Vineyard honors African American heritage. Drawing inspiration from Napa Valley, Starks has meticulously shaped the landscape into a vibrant vineyard, paying hom...
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South Hampton K-8 students excel in STEM, winning Alabama's Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2024-25. Their Hygiene Hub project, transforming donated clothes into hygiene products, tackles period poverty and diaper insecurity. With a $12,000 prize, they aim for $100,000 nationally. Empowering education fo...
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BY KIM CHANDLER | Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted Robin “Rocky” Myers’s death sentence to life imprisonment, citing doubts about his guilt. Despite supporting the death penalty, Ivey respected the 1994 jury's life sentence recommendation. Myers, convicted of L...
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Birmingham’s Carver Theatre recently hosted a lively Jazz Jam Session featuring an All-Star High School Sextet. Collaborating with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, local students and musicians like José Carr performed, fostering friendships. Schools in Montgomery and Birmingham participated, hi...
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Hazel Dukes, 92, lifelong civil rights advocate and New York NAACP president, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Celebrated for her tireless fight for equality, she received the Spingarn Medal in 2023. Dukes paved the way for Black women in politics and was honored by leaders nationwide,...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Carolyn Bailey Champion, community leader and civil rights advocate, has passed away. She managed Dr. Champion’s Pharmacy and was the daughter of the Lorraine Motel's original owners, now part of the Civil Rights Museum. Family honored her impactful legacy online: “We mourn Mrs....
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(CNN) — Zoe Saldaña dedicated her Oscar to her late grandmother, celebrating her best supporting actress win for "Emilia Pérez" at the 97th Annual Academy Awards. Proudly representing her Dominican heritage, Saldaña acknowledged her immigrant roots and expressed gratitude to her family, team, and su...
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(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – Legendary NBA icon Julius “Dr. J” Erving will headline the 25th-Annual Destiny Award Luncheon benefiting St. Philip’s School on March 6 at Hilton Anatole. Mona and David Munson Humanitarian Award honors Rozene and Charley Pride. Funds support education and communi...