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Bryan Terrell Clark Talks ‘Diarra From Detroit,’ Portraying A Different Type Of Gay Black Male Character

BET+ is exploring a “ghosting” mystery in its new series Diarra from Detroit.The series follows Diarra as she explores the mysterious underworld of Detroit, trying to find the man she met on Tinder who has gone missing. Along the way,

April 5, 2024

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8 Reasons Lawmen: Bass Reeves Is Better Not Being a ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff

Bass Reeves, born in 1838 as a slave, became legendary. A powerful lawman in Wild West days, he made history as the first black deputy U.S. Marshal far west. His brave life enforcing the law in the unruly West amazed

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5 Things Brandon Scott Has Done To Earn The Title Of Mayor

Tragedy recently hit the city of Baltimore. After being struck by an out-of-control cargo boat, the Francis Scott Key Bridge suffered a complete collapse, leading dozens of lives to be lost in the dead of night. Most who witnessed the

Jadakiss, Jim Jones Take A Stand Against New York City Healthcare Restrictions

A couple of well-known New York rappers have taken a stand when it comes to healthcare restrictions.Jim Jones and Jadakiss have taken a stand with healthcare workers protesting the new Medicaid restrictions, which were imposed by New York Governor Kathy

Philly’s Own Kevin Hart Honored With Mark Twain Comedy Award

One of the greatest talents to come out of the City of Brotherly Love was commemorated last Sunday.Kevin Hart, who is from Philly, received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at a gala performance Sunday at the Kennedy Center

Denzel Washington Stands Alone As The Only Black Actor On Forbes 2023 Highest-Paid List

It is no surprise that when Forbes released its 2023 highest-paid actors in Hollywood, the only Black person on the list is arguably the greatest actor of all time.The illustrious Denzel Washington is the only person of color on that

Guy Stanley Philoche, The Harlem Artist Helping Us See Ourselves

Like most industries, Black artists continue to face an uphill battle. From the art admired during the Harlem Renaissance to contemporary works, breaking into a space dominated by white faces and white acceptance has hindered our perception of what art

Luke James Stars In The Upcoming Horror Series ‘Them: The Scare’

The second installment of the thrilling horror anthology series, Them: The Scare, returns in April.Created by Little Martin, the upcoming series will be set again in Los Angeles in 1991 and follows Detective Dawn Reeve, played by Deborah Ayorinde, as

Vic Mensa Gifts Check To Bookstore, Covering Its 2024 Rent

Paying it forward and kindness from the heart is still a thing in 2024 thanks to one rapper from Chitown.Rapper Vic Mensa is keeping his commitment with a generous donation to a small business, Da Book Joint, which he visited

Black Men In White Coats Encourages More Black Male Representation in Medicine

An organization at a familiar university in Philadelphia is doing all it can for Black men to become doctors.It’s a student organization. Specifically, it’s called Black Men in White Coats. And it’s happening at Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College,

Alabama Will Soon Open A Park That Explores The Legacy Of Slavery

A park in Alabama will allow people to visualize and have “an immersive experience” of slavery and centuries-old struggles of Black folks in America.According to NBC News, Freedom Monument Park will host 17 acres of the experience just above the

March 28, 2024

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‘Justice, USA’ Documentary Explores The Truth Behind Nashville’s Prison System

A recent report released by the U.S. Department of Justice indicates that Tennessee is experiencing a faster growth rate in its prison population compared to most other states. The report revealed that between the end of 2021 and 2022, Tennessee

March 28, 2024

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Flint, Michigan: City In Contempt Over Lead Water Pipe Crisis

Flint, Michigan is in contempt because of a lead water pipe crisis.According to the Associated Press, a federal judge has found the city of Flint in contempt because of failing to comply with a court order that spelled out the

Andre Holland Becomes Huey P. Newton In Apple TV+ Limited Series ‘The Big Cigar’

Andre Holland is stepping into the shoes of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton in the Apple TV+ limited series The Big Cigar.Holland leads a renowned ensemble cast including Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, PJ Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Moses Ingram, Rebecca

Major League Baseball Looks To Increase Number Of Black Players

Major League Baseball is trying to improve the number of Black players in the game through its youth pipeline.The program started in 2018, predating the establishment of the DREAM Series by MLB, which marked the first time Black players were

Politics

Kamala Harris Leads White House Push for Marijuana Policy Change

Vice President Kamala Harris wants to see change when it comes to the categorization of marijuana.In fact, Harris called the current classification of marijuana under federal law “absurd” amid a White House event two Fridays ago. She is even looking

Fast Cars, Explosions, Miami Nights: ‘Bad Boys 4: Ride Or Die’ Trailer Drops

Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett are back running down the streets of Miami guns a blazing.Sony has released the explosive trailer for Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die, starring the dynamic duo Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. We can expect

Kwasi Darko Mensah’s Journey In The Hospitality Industry Led Him To The Bloom Bar

Kwasi Darko Mensah is a graduate of Morehouse College with a bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing. He has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with a wide range of success in creating memorable guest experiences, operations

March 24, 2024