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Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 23 April 2024

Mary J. Blige (Credit: Charles Sykes/AP)

We’re on “Award Tour” with A Tribe Called Quest –and a host of other talented people!

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 18 April 2024

Angel Jackson (Photo credit: Twitter)

Angel Jackson was just drafted into the WNBA, and she’s already making history!

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 18 April 2024

Photo credit: Time Magazine

Elaine Welteroth is on a mission to safeguard maternal health one birth at a time.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 17 April 2024

Simone Biles (Photo Credit: Sage East/Powerade)

The ad showcases the 27-year-old confronting the immense pressure and expectations that come with being a world-class athlete. We see her training, visualizing, and ultimately silencing the noise to rediscover her passion. “For years, I was only celebrated for my wins, and now it’s like for being a human, for being vulnerable,” Biles shares in the voiceover.

Details: Written by CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer; Published: 08 April 2024

Hank Aaron (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty, File)

Teammates including Dusty Baker and Tom House will return Monday as the Braves celebrate the 50th anniversary of Aaron's record-breaking 715th homer. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is expected to attend a preview of a new Aaron exhibit at the Atlanta History Center.

Details: Written by JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer; Published: 27 March 2024

Burnley head coach Vincent Kompany, left, speaks with Burnley's Vitinho (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)

Racism has long permeated the world’s most popular sport, with soccer players subjected to racist chants and taunts. Recent studies in Britain suggest such bigotry also prevents Black players from advancing into top-flight coaching roles.

Details: Written by JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 17 March 2024

Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color. He also received the President’s Award for his public service achievements through his New Look Foundation

Details: Written by By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 14 March 2024

Washington State Rep. Pramila Jayapal

The move highlights lawmakers’ growing concerns over the app’s possible threats to national security.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 11 March 2024

Award-Winning Actress Viola Davis Is Being Honored With Her Own Barbie Doll/Photo by Getty Images/Vogue/Mattel

To kick off Women’s History Month, Mattel has announced a new collection of dolls paying homage to the 65th anniversary of Barbie. Included among the honorees is none other than Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 11 March 2024

Venus Williams Becomes Co-Founder of Palazzo, an AI-Based Interior Design Company / Credit: Photo by Dave Kotinsky

She’s taking one of her other talents to the next level.

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