Two years after the tragic death of Shanquella Robinson while vacationing in Mexico, her mother is suing the six friends who accompanied Shanquella on the trip. Robinson passed away at the age of 25 on Oct. 29, 2022, just one day after arriving in Cabo San Lucas. Read more…
As Election Day fast approaches, Blavity hosted a roundtable discussion focusing on Black men’s perspectives on voting, economic opportunity and political engagement. The conversation with Mouse Jones, Baron Davis, KevOnStage, Ryan Wilson, and Blavity co-founder and COO Jeff Nelson emphasized the importance of addressing systemic barriers, including wealth inequality and criminal justice reform. Following the
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A man finds love and rediscovers himself in Luca Guadagnino’s latest film Queer. The first trailer for the A24 film shows Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey in what is billed as “a generational love story” about an expat in Mexico living his truth. Here’s more about Queer: What is ‘Queer’ about? 1950. William Lee, an
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Saltburn star Archie Madekwe revealed how he experienced intense racism while in drama school. While speaking with Cush Jumbo on her Sony Entertainment podcast Origins with Cush Jumbo, Madekwe said how he had to deal with difficult situations while at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). “So when I finally got into
In recognition of their innovative approaches to music education, Howard University and Tennessee State University have been named among the top music business schools in Billboard’s 2024 report. Howard University’s Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business For the third consecutive year, Howard University’s Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business has garnered praise for its unique
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The Wayans Brothers– Shawn, Marlon and Keenen Ivory Wayans– are officially in for the upcoming Scary Movie reboot from Paramount and Miramax. The two have signed on to write and produce the film, which was officially set back in April when it was announced that Paramount had partnered with Fast and Furious producer Neal H.
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The Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame celebrated the induction of two notable figures from Delaware State University during its banquet on Oct. 27. Lt. Col. Michael Hales, a distinguished military aviator, and director of the DSU Aviation Program, joined the late Dr. Luna I. Mishoe, former DSU president, who was honored posthumously for his contributions
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Tina Knowles — mother to music icons Beyoncé, Solange and “bonus daughter” Kelly Rowland — is about to open up like never before about her life and her role as a musical matriarch in a new memoir. Read more…
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At North Carolina Central University’s Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise, a dedicated team of researchers is making significant strides in drug discovery for two rare and aggressive forms of breast cancer. This innovative work seeks to enhance treatment options where conventional therapies often fall short. Breast cancer impacts one in eight women in the
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As the 2024 presidential election reaches the finish line, we’ve seen both candidates bring out stars to campaign for them. One notable absence for both Republicans and Democrats has been Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson…and that’s by design. Read more…
