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Breakdancing in the Olympics seemingly went over like a wet fart. Although there were some very talented performers, there was one that really shined the wrong light on the event. Australian break dancer “Raygun,” a PhD in cultural studies, went viral after her floor routine. It’s a routine that seemingly lacked the charm and improvisation […]
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The first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago featured a number of the most prominent members of the party, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Hillary Clinton, with a surprise appearance by presidential nominee Kamala Harris and a keynote address by President Joe Biden as he passed the torch to his vice president.
From Jacksonville, North Carolina to Jacksonville, Florida, a community of over one million people identify as Gullah Geechee, one of the oldest Black-indigenous groups in the United States. They’re currently at risk of losing their ancestral homeland. The 400-mile stretch of the Gullah Geechee corridor is home to the descendants of people who have inhabited
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Top Chef victor-turned acclaimed restauranteur, chef Kwame Onwuachi, is taking it up a notch as summer slowly comes to a close. With his Lincoln Square restaurant, Tatiana, continuing to be the talk of New York City dining scene since its opening, Onwuachi is set host a block party with Guinness in Brooklyn later this month. During
Multi-talented bassist and singer April Kae has always known the power of music. The Austin, Texas-born musician was exposed early to powerful music by her father, an instrumentalist, and her mother, a vocalist and music teacher. Growing up immersed in the soul-stirring melodies of Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder ignited Kae’s passion for music and
To know me is to also know that Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have been a thorn in my side for the better part of a decade. Now, is it Curry who is the reason for my dismay? Not totally. But boy, those fast-break threes would just make me want to puke during
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Not only does Cedric the Entertainer‘s 11th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament benefit the youth, but it aims to bring more attention to golfing within the Black community. On Aug. 12, Cedric the Entertainer’s famous pals, including Joe Torry, Smokey Robinson, Byron Scott and Sugar Ray Leonard, attended the annual tournament, which raises funds for California
Jordan Chiles spoke out for the first time since the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled she must forfeit her Olympic bronze medal. On Monday, the 23-year-old shared a statement on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the support she has received since learning of the “devastating” news and the racial attacks on social media. “While celebrating my
Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, LeBron James has named WNBA player Nneka Ogwumike as the new face of his voting foundation More Than A Vote. This year, the nonprofit is reshifting its focus toward women’s issues and reproductive freedom, according to The Hollywood Reporter. With this transition, James decided to step down and allow
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar won her Democratic primary on Tuesday, likely guaranteeing her reelection in the heavily Democratic 5th District. Her victory comes after two high-profile defeats for “Squad” members who, like Omar, have been heavily critical of the war in Gaza. Omar defeats rivals with big spending and big names Omar secured victory against three other
