A Texas singer was sat down at an autograph signing table following her performance at a Dallas performing arts school. Surrounded by tons of people, an audience member walked up to the table but not with a picture or trinket to sign. The individual came with a handgun. Read more…
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Denmark Technical College is celebrating a momentous achievement: James W. Bowden, Sr., a distinguished two-time alumnus and a trailblazer in the energy sector, has been inducted into the 2024 International Lineman’s Museum Hall of Fame. This historic honor marks him as the first African American to receive this prestigious recognition. “James Bowden has not only
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Alcorn State University is set to honor its distinguished alumnus, Brian K. Johnson, with the dedication of the School of Business Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 14. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. in the Dr. Rudolph E. Waters Classroom Building. The celebration marks a significant tribute to Johnson’s contributions to the university
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Blavity’s Shadow and Act has an exclusive clip of Jessica Williams and Courtney Taylor in this week’s episode of Shrinking on Apple TV+. Here’s the official logline for the fourth episode of the second season, “Made You Look”: Jimmy is challenged by Paul to show restraint with Sean. Derek introduces Gaby to a friend. Liz
Quincy Jones, a transformative figure in the music industry, passed away Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, California, at the age of 91. Jones is renowned for his work as the architect behind Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking album “Thriller” and the star-studded charity single “We Are the World.” He leaves a legacy that transcends
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated its 98th annual homecoming in grand style last month, welcoming a staggering minimum of 131,753 Aggie alums, fans, friends, and supporters to a weeklong series of events. According to organizers, the event has set a new attendance record, which could still be even higher once final figures
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As Election Day crept up, voters have been rather loud inpublicizing who they’re voting for. But in some cases, shouting out their candidate of choice went loud and wrong…enter John Rodgers. Read more…
As friends, family and fans of music icon Quincy Jones continue to deal with the heartbreaking news of his death, a little known story of how he cheated death 50 years ago has now resurfaced. Read more…
On Election Day, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump continues to be so close that even political experts are having a hard time predicting a winner. Read more…
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A devastating fire swept through a long-abandoned building at Knoxville College, a historically Black institution, on Monday night, leaving the structure a total loss. The blaze broke out around 8:30 p.m. ET, and no injuries were reported. Knoxville Assistant Fire Chief Mark Wilbanks confirmed at the scene that the building, known as L. Nathan Hall,
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