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Deric Augustine Talks Playing Muhammad Ali in “Godfather of Harlem” and Being NBA 2K20’s Leading Man

Godfather of Harlem was a television series that told the story of the infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson. On the show, which aired on EPIX, Bumpy ran into a few influential Black men like Malcolm X and Cassius Clay. Actor

Black Violin Releases New Video “Impossible is possible”

Black Violin duo Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste are making their mark on the world of music with the creative merging of classical and hip hop. Last year, Black Violin released the album Take the Stairs, which garnered high praise

Events

Marcus LaBon Also Known As The Cleaning Guru Launches a New Candle Line Called 4 AM Home Collection

Marcus LaBon aka The Cleaning Guru rose to popularity with his company Riches Luxury Cleaning services and now has added another title to his growing list of influences.Over the past few months, he has been working hard to develop his

Sports

Major League Soccer Moves to Address Racism and Black Representation

Major League Soccer recently unveiled a list of initiatives to combat racism and increase Black representation in soccer.The initiatives will serve as new programs which are the result of several months of discussions aimed at social justice. One of the

Interviews

Keep Faith, Love Family, Conquer Franchising: Clint Lewis Talks Balancing it All

When you think of power couples, your mind typically thinks about Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Kim and Kanye, Barack and Michelle and many more. But what about powerful business owners? Let me introduce you to Clint Lewis. He and his wife

Health Expert A.D. Dolphin Tells Us Why Everyone Should Cleanse

October 10 was World Health Day and while speaking to a therapist is a very good way to improve your mental health, so is focusing on your physical health. We recently spoke to The Steve Harvey Show's health coach and

October 26, 2020

Largest Black-Owned Bank Reaches Over 100,000 Customers

OneUnited Bank recently announced that it has reached over 100,000. Considered the largest Black-owned bank, OneUnited currently holds five branches in three states which include Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Boston, MA; Dorchester, MA; and Roxbury, MA locations."Our customer base

October 26, 2020

Lifestyle

6 Tips for Better Sex

Marvin Gaye was on to something when he recorded his hit song Sexual Healing. While one in eight adults are having sex more frequently during quarantine, according to a YouGov poll of more than 24,000 US adults, there has also

October 25, 2020

Biden’s Plan for Black Americans Seeks to Address Discrimination, Affordable Housing and HBCU’s

With all of the issues at stake in reference to the 2020 Presidential Elections, a lot of Black Americans are wondering where they stand.The state of Black America became a highly discussed topic in 2020 due to several deaths that

October 24, 2020

Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter Kameron Corvet Releases New EP “Kathy’s Basement!”

In 2018, Kameron Corvet started strumming the melody for Don’t Make Me Wait on his guitar. The Grammy Award-winning artist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor, never imagined that song would take him on tour with the two musical legends, Sting and

October 24, 2020

Curfew Sparks Civil Unrest in Lagos, Nigeria

Police brutality is increasingly becoming a problem across the globe, in particular, protestors are being violently attacked and even killed in many cases. According to NBCNews, on Thursday, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari seeks to end street protests against police brutality

October 23, 2020

From Beauty to Health, Check Out These Rising CBD Brands

For centuries, doctors and scientists have continued to discover new ways to cure and treat conditions and ailments that have plagued our people. The hemp plant is something that has proven itself for medicinal purposes as well as personal enjoyment.

STYLE

The Standout Menswear Trends for Spring 2021

Fall's fashion month was...interesting to say the least. Not only was the annual series of shows completely upended by COVID-19, designers were forced to figure out new ways to present their collections in a time of great uncertainty, while also

Diddy Says “It’s Time for Us to Have Our Own Black Political Party, Unapologetically”

In a recent conversation between Sean "Diddy" Combs and Charlamagne Tha God, the two gentlemen expanded on Combs' statement "hold the Black vote hostage.""A couple of months ago I told everyone to hold their vote hostage. A lot of things

It Took Eric Bell Losing His Voice For Him to Go After His Passion of Becoming a Voiceover Artist

Most people tend to go through phases in their life where their different passions lead them to want to experience many things. When you're in school, maybe you want to be a firefighter or a businessman but as you develop

Interviews

Every Time An Amazon RING Smart Doorbell is Purchased, This Black Man Profits

The truth is you or someone you know lives in a home with the widely popular Amazon RING smart doorbell. This modern doorbell has taken over American suburbs thanks to Private Equity Investor and Tech and Energy CEO, Mr. Solomon

Political Commentator Jeff Skinner-Perkins Shares His Thoughts on Joe Biden and the 2020 Election

The election is less than two weeks away. The polls say that Democratic Nominee Joe Biden is ahead but we learned from 2016 that polls don't always matter. We recently spoke with political commentator Jeff Skinner-Perkins about his thoughts on

October 21, 2020

Community

Google Makes $1 Million Investment for Workforce Program at HBCUs

Google recently announced the Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program, a new initiative to help Black students at HBCUs prepare to enter the workforce through digital skills training.The company has invested $1 million of its $15 million commitment to

October 21, 2020