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HBCU Chancellor Emeritus Honored with Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award

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In a ceremony held at the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities Annual Meeting, Harold L. Martin Sr., Chancellor Emeritus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, received the prestigious Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor is bestowed on individuals whose careers reflect an unwavering commitment to the mission and service of […]

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Whoopi Goldberg Suggested a Bakery Refused to Make Her a Birthday Cake Because of Her ‘Politics.’ Here’s the Baker’s Response

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It wasn’t such a happy birthday for actress and TV host Whoopi Goldberg. While celebrating her 69th birthday on “The View,” Goldberg and her co-hosts took some time to enjoy some fabulous mini cakes. Everything was turning out to be a perfect moment for the Hollywood icon until she dropped a bomb live on air.

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WATCH: DDG Sounds Like He Might Want Halle Bailey Back

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When celebrity couples break up they’re not usually given the time regular people get to process their emotions. Just because you’re in the spotlight doesn’t mean you magically get over a breakup easier than everyone else. Rapper DDG, who recently split from singer/actress Halle Bailey, with whom he shares young son… Read more…

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Why Zendaya Should Not Return to ‘Euphoria’

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It’s Zendaya’s world. To say that the actress has been on fire for the last two years would be an understatement. She’s starred in some of the biggest blockbusters in recent memory while slaying every red carpet she graces (including this year’s Met Gala where she served as co-chair). Read more…

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The Root 100: Everything You Didn’t Know About Whoopi Goldberg

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Very few people in the entertainment world can match resumes with Whoopi Goldberg. Her career stretches across comedy, genre, films, TV, stage, stand up and talk shows. She has quite literally done it all. It’s no surprise to find her on the 2024 Root 100. Read more…

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WATCH: Penn State Advisory Board Member Goes on N-Word-Filled Tirade, Admits to Being Racist on Video

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Yet another person supposedly meant to help foster the education of students in hot water for having their naked racism captured on tape. Read more…

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HBCU Professor’s Books Address Grief in Young Hearts

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In a heartfelt initiative aimed at helping children navigate the difficult emotions surrounding loss, Dr. Linda Holloway, a professor at Alabama State University, has authored two groundbreaking children’s books: “Little Miss Linda Copes with Divorce” and “Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About Death.” With over 30 years of experience in education, Dr. Holloway recognized the

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Jamie Foxx And Cameron Diaz Are Spies Kicking Ass In First ‘Back In Action’ Trailer

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The first trailer has been released for Back in Action, the upcoming Netflix action film starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, which marks the latter’s return to acting. It also reunites the two actors for the first time in 10 years. Kyle Chandler, Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, McKenna Roberts and Rylan Jackson also

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Craig Melvin Named Hoda Kotb’s Replacement As Co-Anchor On NBC’s ‘Today’

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Hoda Kotb announced her departure from NBC’s Today show in September after almost 20 years, and now, the network has named her replacement: Craig Melvin. He will begin co-anchoring the 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. hours with Savannah Guthrie around the top of the year. As CNN noted, Melvin, 45, has been in the NBC

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