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LA County Seeks To Return Bruce’s Beach Property Which Was Seized From Black Family
Bruce’s Beach, one of the most prominent Black-owned resorts by the sea in Los Angeles, is having a long-overdue righting of a wrong committed a century ago. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:21:05 GMT
Virginia Cops Hold Black Army Lieutenant At Gunpoint, Attacking Him With Pepper Spray: 'Why Am I Being Treated Like This?'
Bodycam video released this week shows two police officers in Windsor, Virginia, pulling over a Black Army Lieutenant and holding him at gunpoint before attacking him with pepper spray. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:05:21 GMT
Fan Shares How DMX Inspired Her To Forgive Her Father Who Died of Addiction
Since the announcement of Earl “DMX” Simmons’ death, millions of fans have taken to social media to honor his life and career. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:06:41 GMT
‘DMX Showed Me There’s Power When We Open Wounds In Art’
Before I was brave enough to share pieces of myself with the world, DMX gave me the blueprint. I’m a better writer because of him. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:35:07 GMT
Aaliyah's Mom Shares Touching Message Following DMX's Passing
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Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:19:34 GMT
Though DMX Was A One-Of-A-Kind Phenomenon, He Was A Man We Could All Relate To
DMX combined a sense of danger, hopefulness, high energy and relatability that made him a uniquely compelling artist and man. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:06:07 GMT
There Will Never Be Another Rap Icon Like DMX
It is with a heavy heart to announce that the man born Earl Simmons, better known as international rap superstar DMX, has died. He was 50 years old. The rapper […] The post There Will Never Be Another Rap Icon Like DMX appeared first on Essence. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:46:14 GMT
DMX Fans Express Gratitude Over Being Able To Celebrate His Legacy One Last Time With Verzuz Battle
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Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:32:31 GMT
More Black Americans open to vaccines after outreach efforts
By RUSS BYNUM and ANNIE MA Associated Press More Black Americans say they are open to taking the coronavirus vaccine. The shift in public opinion comes amid nationwide efforts to overcome a shared historical distrust of science and government. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 19:04:08 GMT
Virginia Cops Hold Black Army Lieutenant At Gunpoint, Attacking Him With Pepper Spray: 'Why Am I Being Treated Like This?'
Bodycam video released this week shows two police officers in Windsor, Virginia, pulling over a Black Army Lieutenant and holding him at gunpoint before attacking him with pepper spray. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:05:21 GMT
La Soufrière volcano eruption rocks island of St. Vincent
On Friday afternoon, an explosive eruption rocked the area surrounding the La Soufrière volcano on the island of St. Vincent.  Video footage of eruption at #LaSoufriere #SVG today. Credit: MVO, Dr Thomas Christopher @soufriere_hills @mvoms pic.twitter. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:48:44 GMT
House Ethics Committee investigating Representative Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee will investigate Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida.  The announcement made on Friday comes after allegations of illegal drug use and sharing inappropriate photos of young women on the House floor, The Hill reported. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:45:37 GMT
Fans want LeVar Burton to be new host of ‘Jeopardy!’
By: Norman Dotson Jr./BNC Digital Le] The post Fans want LeVar Burton to be new host of ‘Jeopardy!’ appeared first on BNC. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:01:29 GMT
Aaliyah's Mom Shares Touching Message Following DMX's Passing
The mother of late singer View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:19:34 GMT
Pakistan Prime Minister under fire for comments linking rape to how women dress
Pakistan’s Prime Minister is under fire due to remarks he made connecting rape to vulgarity and the way that women dress. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:44:13 GMT
Acceptance rates for Ivy League institutions hit new low
The acceptance rate at some of the country’s Ivy League institutions hit new lows in 2020.  According to CBS News, the coronavirus pandemic has made it even harder for students to be accepted into elite schools.  RELATED: Justice Dept. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:39:24 GMT
Derek Chauvin Trial: 4 Big Takeaways From Prosecution's 'Very Strong' Second Week
Some of the week's most stinging testimony came from a renowned pulmonologist and the chief of the Minneapolis Police Department. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 18:17:24 GMT
Fox News' Latest Freakout Gets The Treatment In 'Daily Show' Spoof
Desi Lydic explains "what the fake news is too fake to tell you" in the parody bit. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 09:55:44 GMT
The Military Says It’s Confronting Extremism. A Prominent White Nationalist Just Finished Boot Camp.
As the secretary of defense issued an order to address extremism in the ranks, a well-known white nationalist was receiving combat training courtesy of Uncle Sam, according to an exclusive HuffPost investigation. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 09:45:05 GMT
Don Lemon Slams Tucker Carlson: ‘Mainstreaming Of White Supremacist Propaganda’
The Fox News personality's latest incendiary comments came under the spotlight from the "CNN Tonight" anchor. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:34:19 GMT
DMX's Former Publicist Shares Touching Tribute Of A Rapper 'Without Regrets'
Domenick Nati called the rap star a man who lived life to the fullest and wouldn't change a thing, despite his many personal struggles. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:57:39 GMT
Medical Examiner: Chauvin Restraint Was More Than George Floyd 'Could Take'
Another forensic pathologist testified that there was "no evidence to suggest" that Floyd would have died if former cop Derek Chauvin hadn't kneeled on his neck. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:05:35 GMT
Diddy Pens Letter Accusing Corporate America Of Exploiting 'The Almighty Black Dollar'
“The same feet these companies use to stand with us in solidarity are the same feet they use to stand on our necks," the media mogul wrote. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:12:01 GMT
Kentucky Limits No-Knock Warrants After Breonna Taylor Death
The law only permits no-knock warrants if there is “clear and convincing evidence” that the crime being investigated “would qualify a person, if convicted, as a violent offender. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:10:33 GMT
Black Twitter Wins Again By Hilariously Taking Modern Photos & Adding Historical Context To Them
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Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:23:17 GMT
Aw Poor Thing: White Republican South Carolina Rep. Vic Dabney Votes Against Hate Crime Bill Because “Whiteness” And “Straightness” Are “Villified”
South Carolina Rep. Vic Dabney receives backlash for voting against hate crime bill. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:20:20 GMT
BOSSIP Exclusive: Loretta Devine & Anthony Alabi Talk “Family Reunion” Part 3, Tease Kenya Moore’s Guest Appearance & More!
Exclusive interview with Loretta Devine & Anthony Alabi who star on Netflix sitcom "Family Reunion" about the McKellan family moving from Seattle to Georgia to be closer to extended family View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:58:31 GMT
Drake and Social Media Troll TravQue Get Into a Hilarious Dustup at the Bar While Arguing Over Tab
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Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:49:50 GMT
Relive All Of DMX’s Best Acting Performances
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Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:53:20 GMT
Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey Deliver “I Know What You Want” Sequel Almost 20 Years Later
It's been almost 20 years since Busta Rhymes and Mariah Carey released their first collaboration, and now, they're back with a nostalgic follow-up. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:49:13 GMT
WTF?! Florida Woman Sentenced To 30 Days In Jail For Intentionally Coughing On Cancer Patient
A woman in Florida has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for intentionally coughing on a cancer patient during the pandemic--and the whole thing was caught on camera. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:24:50 GMT
So You Know It’s Real: Travis Barker Gets Girlfriend Kourtney Kardashian’s Name Tattooed On His Chest
Things are quickly heating up between Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker--and to prove it, the Blink 182 drummer got her name permanently inked on his chest. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:59:59 GMT
LA County Seeks To Return Bruce’s Beach Property Which Was Seized From Black Family
Bruce’s Beach, one of the most prominent Black-owned resorts by the sea in Los Angeles, is having a long-overdue righting of a wrong committed a century ago. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:21:05 GMT
Fan Shares How DMX Inspired Her To Forgive Her Father Who Died of Addiction
Since the announcement of Earl “DMX” Simmons’ death, millions of fans have taken to social media to honor his life and career. View
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:06:41 GMT
‘DMX Showed Me There’s Power When We Open Wounds In Art’
Before I was brave enough to share pieces of myself with the world, DMX gave me the blueprint. I’m a better writer because of him. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:35:07 GMT
There Will Never Be Another Rap Icon Like DMX
It is with a heavy heart to announce that the man born Earl Simmons, better known as international rap superstar DMX, has died. He was 50 years old. The rapper […] The post There Will Never Be Another Rap Icon Like DMX appeared first on Essence. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:46:14 GMT
Rapper and Ruff Ryders Alum DMX Dead At Age 50
Rapper DMX, one of the most successful hip-hop artists to emerge from the ’90s with his iconic gruff delivery, died on April 9 at the age of 50. “We are […] The post Rapper and Ruff Ryders Alum DMX Dead At Age 50 appeared first on Essence. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:04:52 GMT
Shop Now: Hanifa Drops Spring Capsule Collection
Fresh off the heels of a successful 2020, Hanifa is continuing its reign in fashion with its latest collection. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:45:53 GMT
Spring Escape: Your Guide To Springtime Beauty
For us beauty mavens, the whole point of spring cleaning is to make room for lots more products. Now’s the time for radiant complexions, garden-like fragrances and gloriously healthy hair. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:40:35 GMT
The Best Dressed Black Creatives On Instagram This Week
This week brought the heat, literally. Spring is here and so are the fluctuating cold morning and hot afternoon temperatures that this season brings. View
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:55:23 GMT