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Details: Written by By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer; Published: 13 August 2019

Jay-Z (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP)

The NFL and Jay-Z's entertainment and sports representation company are teaming up for events and social activism

Details: Written by By Associated Press; Published: 13 August 2019

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer will be honored by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network with its Inspiration Award at a gala later this year

Details: Written by By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor; Published: 08 August 2019

Walker’s legacy of activism and storytelling was on full display at the event, which was held at the Georgia Writers Museum and included a day of activities and events to honor Walker’s life and achievements.

Details: Written by By LYNN ELBER and LINDSEY BAHR AP Entertainment Writers; Published: 29 July 2019

Viola Davis (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Actresses of color are getting more roles and acclaim, but not commensurate money. Recognizing that achieving change isn't a solo act, they looked for help — and found it in each other

sex crimes

Details: Written by SARA BURNETT and CARYN ROUSSEAU Associated Press; Published: 14 July 2019

A separate indictment filed in New York includes charges of racketeering, kidnapping, forced labor and the sexual exploitation of a child

Details: Written by By ALEXANDRA OLSON AP Business Writer; Published: 02 July 2019

San Francisco 49ers Blaine Gabbert, right, stands as Eli Harold (58), Colin Kaepernick (7) and Eric Reid (35) kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Nike is pulling a flag-themed tennis shoe after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick complained to the shoemaker, according to the Wall Street Journal.

about-Viola-Davis

Details: Written by By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press; Published: 25 June 2019

Viola Davis (Photo Courtesy: Flickr)

When Viola Davis started her production company nearly a decade ago, she was determined to bring about change in Hollywood with a strategic mandate: Normalize people of color on screen.

Details: Written by Kevin McGill, Associated Press; Published: 11 June 2019

In this March 9, 2007 file photo, Chef Leah Chase stands outside her famous Creole restaurant, Dooky Chase's (AP Photo/Cheryl Gerber, File)

Chef Leah Chase, who ran a family restaurant where civil rights strategies were discussed over gumbo and fried chicken in the 1950s and '60s, died June 1 at age 96

Details: Written by By David Kidd; Published: 06 June 2019

Photo courtesy of David Kidd

‘Smoke Screen’ is on display through June 30

Details: Written by By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer; Published: 16 May 2019

Jussie Smollett (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Producers mum on actor Smollett’s future with the show

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