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BET Networks to Honor Kobe Bryant With Full Coverage of Memorial, Other Programming
BET Networks will celebrate the life and memory of late basketball legend Kobe Bryant in a special way. The Black-centric ViacomCBS-owned network announced its plans to pay tribute to the iconic five-time NBA champion who perished with his daughter Gianna and seven others in a fatal helicopter crash on Jan. 26. On Feb. 24, a…
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From Baltimore to 'Broadway' to Bloomberg? Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Named Co-Chair of Mega Billionaire's Presidential Campaign
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is all about the come-up. The former Baltimore mayorâwho made history as the first city official to star in the legendary musical Chicago (as an ensemble member)âis now the face of Michael Bloombergâs presidential bid. On Feb. 20, the mega billionaireâs campaign announced Rawlings-Blake was endorsing the former New York City Mayorâs run…
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B. Smith, Trailblazing Fashion Model and Entrepreneur, Dead at 70, Husband Confirms
B. Smith, the trailblazing fashion model who proved to be more successful as a restaurateur, television personality and branding pioneer, has passed away at age 70. Her husband, Dan Gasby, confirmed her death on the coupleâs Facebook page Sunday morning. âIt is with great sadness that my daughter Dana and I announce the passing of…
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As Erykah Badu's Vagina-Scented Incense Sells Out, She Sings on Morning TV with Daughter Puma In Celebration of Her Forthcoming 49th Birthday
Tisâ The Season. Erykah Badu (a.k.a. Lo Down Loretta Brown a.k.a. Badulla Oblongata a.k.a. Sara Bellum a.k.a. Analogue Girl in a Digital World and a.k.a. Manuela Maria Mexico) is getting closer to the Big 5-0. On Feb. 26th, the neo-soul high preistess will be 49 years of age. And sheâs already celebrating it with her…
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Former U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice Has Fighting Words For Snoop Dogg Over Gayle Kingâs Kobe Bryant Controversy
Oh what a tangled web we weave. Snoop Doggâs blistering criticism of Gayle Kingâs controversial interview with WNBA pioneer Lisa Leslie about Kobe Bryantâs legacy has grown into a drawn-out battle within the black community. President Obamaâs former national security adviser Susan Rice tore into the chart-topping rap legend, firing off a warning to him…
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White Judge Placed on Administrative Duty After Calling Black Woman Juror in a Head Wrap 'Aunt Jemima'
While most people probably have more pressing things on their minds when theyâre selected for jury duty, apparently we need to be scrutinizing what we wear, too. A Pennsylvania judge has been stripped of âadministrative dutiesâ after allegedly calling a black juror, who showed up to trial in a head wrap, âAunt Jemima.â According to…
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NBA Legend Kobe Bryant and 13-Year-Old Daughter Killed in Helicopter Crash [Updated]
Updated 1/26/19, 6:10 p.m. ET: Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva confirmed to the L.A. Times that there were nine people on the aircraftâa pilot and eight passengers, and he wouldnât confirm who had died in the crash until the next-of-kin were notified. Update: 1/26/19, 4:42 p.m. ET: Bryantâs 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also killed…
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Obama Called Trump a âFascistâ on Phone Call During Hillary Clintonâs 2016 Run for The White House
They say that âa dog who brings a bone will carry a bone.â In an upcoming docu-series, Hillary Clintonâs 2016 running mate, Sen. Tim Kaine reveals that Barack Hussein Obama called President Trump a âfascistâ during a phone call. âPresident Obama called me last night and said: Tim, remember, this is no time to be…
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City of Oakland Strikes Agreement for Sale of Vacant Moms 4 Housing Property Following Armed Evictions, Riot Gear Arrests
Thatâs the spirit. Hereâs some corporate and civic kindness for MLK Day. On Monday, Moms 4 Housing announced that it had struck a deal with Oaklandâs Mayor Libby Schaaf and housing developer Wedgewood Properties to sell the vacant Oakland house, located at 2928 Magnolia Street, to them. The agreement follows last weekâs eviction and arrests…
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Faced With âNo Other Option,â the Brit Formerly Known as Prince Harry Is âSaddenedâ About Exit From Monarchy
Disclaimer: This is quite the polarizing subject matter so I will try to keep it copacetic. To paraphrase the famous words of Angela Bofill (and Leela James): âIâll Try.â And just because heâll ALWAYS be publicly known as Prince Harry, for all intents and purposes I will continue to refer to him as suchâat least…
