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Common Talks New Album And How Dating ‘Crazy Talented’ Black Women Has Inspired His Artistry

On “When We Move” — the propulsive, Afro-funky jazzercise track that sets your body, soul and spirit in motion on A Beautiful Revolution, Pt. 2…

Morgan Freeman Interviews Police Recruits In Alabama Town

The Oscar-winning actor was part of a seven-member panel that interviewed nine potential officers for the Gulf Shores Police Department last week.

Olympic Gold Medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn Is Proudly 100% Hispanic And 100% Black American

When Olympic hurdler Jasmine Camacho-Quinn kneels down in the starting blocks, her mind and heart are racing. But once the gun goes off, her body…

8 Fantabulous Totes For Right Now

There are countless reasons to invest in a smart tote bag. Maybe your office is re-opening and you’re heading back to work­­––your laptop and workout…

Jamie Foxx Talks Being A Disneyland Dad

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Mother-Daughter Duo Launches Line Of Black Dolls Sold At Target

“Representation matters” is an oft-touted phrase, but one mother-daughter duo is making it a reality. Earlier this month, Orijin Bees, a multicultural toy company, “launched…

This HBCU Alum Turned a College Fair Into An Organization That Generated $52M in Scholarships-Here’s How

“With grades like these, you won’t even get into community college.”  When Andres Martin recalls his final days of high school, they aren’t with much…

Lynn Whitfield Discusses Josephine Baker’s Influence

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Boarding School Scrubs Nikole Hannah-Jones Speech Over Backlash Fears

The head of the elite Middlesex School in Massachusetts said it canceled the Pulitzer-winner's speech over concerns about how outsiders might react.