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Proposed new Jackson State stadium plan hits another legislative roadblock

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A bill that aimed to jumpstart plans for a new multi-purpose stadium at Jackson State has died in committee. House Bill 117, introduced by Rep. Robert Johnson (D-Natchez) during the 2026 Legislative Session, failed to advance this week, according to WLBT. The proposal called for a $40 million appropriation from the state’s general fund to […]

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Black Youths Are 5 Times More Likely To Die From Asthma – Here’s Everything To Know

Conditions & Care, Health /

The statistics surrounding asthma in the United States are more than just numbers – they represent a significant and ongoing public health crisis. With over 25 million Americans navigating this chronic condition and more than 3,500 losing their lives to it annually, the stakes are incredibly high for families across the nation. However, the burden

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Michael Film HBCU Bands Showcase Honors Legacy and Black Excellence

Entertainment, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, southern university /

The Michael film HBCU bands showcase is more than a promotional rollout. It is a cultural alignment between the global legacy of Michael Jackson and the precision, power, and pageantry embedded in HBCU marching band tradition. As anticipation builds for Michael, the upcoming biographical film from Lionsgate, three elite HBCU programs stepped forward to reinterpret

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HBCUs Celebrate Michael Jackson’s Legacy In New ‘Michael’ Black History Performances

Entertainment, Film /

Three HBCUs are using their talents to celebrate the upcoming release of Michael. Florida A&M University’s The Marching 100, Jackson State University’s The Sonic Boom of the South and Southern University’s The Human Jukebox were tapped to take part in “Michael Celebrates: Legacy, Artistry, Culture.” Part of Lionsgate’s celebration of Black History Month, the event

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Tez Johnson’s Ex-Fiancée Claims He Cheated the Day He Proposed

Laila Thompson-Wainer, Sports, Tez Johnson /

Laila Thompson-Wainer, who is a former fiancée of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson, claims he cheated on her the day he proposed, texting his ex in the morning of the proposal and again after he got engaged. Thompson-Wainer shared a video on social media for the proposal’s anniversary, detailing what she claims is

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‘Law & Order: SVU’ Exclusive Preview: Curry Jinxes Her Quiet Night Shift With Benson And Rollins

Entertainment, Television /

Law & Order: SVU is back with new episodes on NBC after being on a break due to the Winter Olympics, and the squad is having a quiet night….or so they think. Here’s the official logline for the episode, which is titled “Corrosive”: An attempt on a respected judge’s life is connected to an anonymous

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Melanie Martinez Takes Aim at the Industry With Savage New Anthem “Disney Princess”

Melanie Martinez, Music /

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter and filmmaker Melanie Martinez is toning down the fame and femininity with her new single, “Disney Princess.” The song is an edgy pop anthem that calls out the commodification of women in the entertainment industry and beyond. The song is the latest teaser for her upcoming album, “HADES,” continuing the dystopian cinematic universe

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Influencer and Neuroscience Student Ellie Aghayeva Detained in Early Morning Campus Raid

Ellie Aghayeva, News /

Federal immigration agents arrived at Columbia University on Thursday morning. They took a student from her on-campus housing, and stories about the arrest are coming from both the school and DHS. Ellie Aghayeva, a senior, took to social media and claimed that immigration agents “illegally arrested” her from school housing around 6:30 a.m. Thursday. DHS

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‘She-Hulk’ Star Tatiana Maslany Urges Fans to Boycott ‘Scream 7’

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Tatiana Maslany is urging fans to boycott “Scream 7,” jumping right into the drama surrounding the latest installment in the horror film franchise. The “She Hulk” actress posted the very simple message “Boycott Scream 7” in an Instagram story. This comes after Melissa Barrera was fired from the film in November 2023 after she posted

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‘A Different World’ Netflix Series Casts OGs Jenifer Lewis And Charnele Brown Plus 5 More

Entertainment, Television /

The new A Different World series at Netflix has officially commenced production, and with cameras now filming, a few cast announcements have been revealed as well. OG stars Jenfier Lewis and Charnele Brown have been added to the cast who will be returning for the Netflix sequel series. They join Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Daryl

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