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Comedy has long served as a powerful vehicle for uniting people of all backgrounds. Through laughter, it serves as a medium for social commentary, challenging stereotypes, and addressing isms that would otherwise be taboo or shied away from in public discourse. Black comedians, in particular, have played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of stand-up comedy and given voice to the most marginalized in our society.

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According to local news affiliates, a prompt response from the Houston Fire Department, arriving at the two-story brick house within three to five minutes, prevented further devastation.

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The 53-year-old star, celebrated for her roles in “Empire” and “The Color Purple,” opened up about the substantial pay gap that Black women face in the entertainment industry.

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Brittney Griner Partners With Disney & ESPN to Share Story in New Documentary/Photo by Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images 

Her wife will act as executive producer

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The program is designed to connect minorities with the owners and presidents who make hiring decisions. Getting in the same room with owners who hire GMs, front office staff and head coaches is the key. 

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New LeBron James Museum Opens in Akron, Ohio/Photo by LeBron James Family Foundation/Instagram 

LeBron James is being honored in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.

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(Photo by Orijin Bees) 

Dolls are available in time for the holidays

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The judge’s ruling outlines that Kecalf Franklin will inherit a property mentioned in the 2010 will, now valued at more than its initial $1.1 million assessment in 2018.

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Serena Williams set to be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame (Photo/Flickr) 

It’s a monumental moment.

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In 2014, Morgan was in a truck crash that placed him in a two-week coma and took the life of his friend and fellow comic, James McNair. “She’s the reason why I live, man”

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