Book lovers have a lot to get excited about in August, as the month brings new titles in just about every genre. If you need a break from the news, you can sink your teeth into a dystopian novel, get lost in a creative book of poetry or flip through adorable photographs of young Black […]
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Chris Paul is on the move once again. After signing with the San Antonio Spurs this summer to team up with French sensation Victor Wembenyama, the veteran point guard decided to unload his mansion in California after only one season with the Golden State Warriors. Read more…
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A new trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King dropped at D23 during the Disney Entertainment Showcase, and it dives into the brotherhood between Mufasa and Taka (Scar) before they became foes. The film is a prequel to 2019’s live-action The Lion King. Director Barry Jenkins and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared on stage at D23 with
Disney and all of its many brands flocked to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on Friday for the Disney Entertainment Showcase, taking place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown, there were presentations featuring Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman, Pixar Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter, Disney Animation’s
A lot of huge news came out at D23 during the Disney Entertainment Showcase for Pixar. Pixar Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter came on stage and announced the premiere date for Pixar’s first-ever series, Win or Lose. It will debut Dec. 6 on Disney+. It is directed, written and executive produced by Carrie
The upcoming buddy comedy starring SZA and Keke Palmer is still shaping up, this time adding several cast members. According to Variety, the currently untitled TriStar Pictures comedy has also added The Blackening creator and star Dewayne Perkins to its cast, along with A Black Lady Sketch Show star Gabrielle Dennis, Diarra from Detroit‘s DomiNque
Talladega College has announced that they have hired former Mississippi Valley State men’s basketball coach Andre Payne as its next head women’s basketball coach. Payne returns to the sidelines after being let go from Mississippi Valley State following a five-year stint with the team. He finished with an overall record of 31-132 in his five
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Paul Quinn College and Dillard University will benefit from two major donations, both announced Friday morning by each school. Paul Quinn received an anonymous donation in the amount of $20 million, while Dillard received a $19 million-dollar Community Change grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The anonymous donation to Paul Quinn is slated to be
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Former Howard running back Ian Wheeler made his NFL preseason debut with the Chicago Bears, and he quickly made an impact. Wheeler produced a game-high 43 rushing yards on five attempts, scoring two touchdowns as the Bears beat the Buffalo Bills 33-8. The former Bison is the only rookie running back on a Chicago Bears
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On the final day of track & field at the 2024 Summer Olympics, former Livingstone track & field athlete Quanera Hayes won gold as part of the American women’s 4×400-meter relay team. In the first round of 4×400 relay heats, Hayes clocked a 51.27-second split on the first leg. The team finished with a time
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