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Tennessee State band will not make road trip to HBCU homecoming. Here’s why

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When Howard hosts Tennessee State in an anticipated homecoming matchup in Washington, D.C., later this month, the game will not feature both bands. That’s because the award-winning Tennessee State Aristocrat of Bands announced to stakeholders in a letter its ensemble will not be making the trip from Nashville due to financial constraints. “We want to […]

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The ESPN Band of the Year rankings are out. See where HBCU bands ranked

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The first installment of the 2024 ESPN Band of the Year rankings is out for Division I and Division II HBCU bands. Here are the rankings for October and how the bands were judged by a committee of experts that included Jackson State Director of Bands Emeritus, Professor Dowell Taylor, and Dr. Julian E. White,

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25 Years After Her First Album, We Look at the Evolution of Eve’s Amazing Style

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Believe it or not, it’s been 25 years since Eve released her first studio album, “Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady,” and introduced us to the eternal club jam, “What Ya’ll Want.” Read more…

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Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Plan Put On Hold By Missouri Judge One Day After Initial Approval

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President Joe Biden‘s student loan forgiveness plan is temporarily on hold again, one day after a Missouri judge overruled a federal judge in Georgia who had allowed a restraining order against the relief to expire. Missouri judge issues hold until he reviews the case According to court documents, St. Louis-based U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp,

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Black Internet Reacts to Common Talking With Jennifer Hudson

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Common and Jennifer Hudson are keeping it real in regards to the future of their relationship. Common appeared on the EGOT winner’s talk show this week, where Hudson confronted Common about comments he made about their relationship while on The Breakfast Club. Read more…

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President Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Plan Looked Like It Was Back On, Until…

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On average, Black college graduates possess $25,000 more in student loan debt than white college graduates. President Joe Biden has made several attempts to cancel student loan debt — which would have a significant impact on Black borrowers — but has not been able to because of opposition from the courts. Read more…

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Gabrielle Union’s Stunning Nude Photo Reminds Us That Black Women’s Bodies Are Policed More Than Anyone

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One of the biggest downfalls of the internet is that total strangers feel emboldened to comment on women’s appearances. This is especially true for Black women. Anytime a Black woman is feeling good about herself and her life, then decides to drop a beautiful pic on Instagram, the fun police show up to tell her

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Old Photos of NY Congressman in Blackface Resurface Ahead of Election Against … a Black Man

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New York Congressman Mike Lawler has some explaining to do. According to photos obtained by The New York Times, Lawler wore blackface in 2006, dressing up as Michael Jackson for Halloween. Read more…

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The Best of Atlanta Fashion Week 2024

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Forget New York, Paris and Milan, from October 2 – 7, fashion will be on display in the A during Atlanta Fashion Week. FUBU, Coogi, and Sarayaa, are among the brands that will be in the house, sending their latest looks down the runway. And of course, there will be a sneaker ball. Read more…

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‘Found’ Star Shanola Hampton Explains Season 2 Premiere And How It Upends The Formula Of The Show

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Shanola Hampton is now in her anti-hero era in the second season of NBC’s Found. Spoilers for Episode 1 of Found Season 2 below: Hampton’s renegade public relations specialist Gabi Mosely goes to no end to find victims of kidnapping, but the trust Gabi has established within her team and law enforcement is suddenly erased

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