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Details: Written by By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 09 February 2023

(AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Rihanna is putting in the work ahead of her Super Bowl halftime show, focusing so hard on what she promises will be "a jam-packed show” that her upcoming birthday and Valentine's Day almost slipped her mind.

Details: Written by Clix Inc.; Published: 31 January 2023

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Clix identified 2023’s icons, leaders, and legends of excellence in the Black community of talent to include exceptional creators, actors, producers, and more as the nation celebrates Black History month.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 29 September 2022

Yasuke was described as standing more than six feet tall and possessing the strength of 10 men.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 27 September 2022

Recently, we have been experiencing a resurgence of Black television’s heyday. Everyday new and exciting sitcoms are emerging, many of them defining a new generation of Black excellence.

Details: Written by By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer; Published: 15 September 2022

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Quinta Brunson won an Emmy on Monday and found herself sharing the stage with Kimmel laying on the stage, as a joke that was blasted online as thoughtless, and cited as an example of white-male arrogance.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 September 2022

Already outsized pregnancy-related death rate among Black women expected to increase by one-third

Details: Written by Adam Cocco, University of Louisville; Published: 09 September 2022

(Photo/ Katrina Berban)

When people talk about how college athletes can now get paid from their name, image and likeness, aka “NIL” – the focus is often on players at schools with big-time sports programs.

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Details: Written by MICHAEL WARREN Associated Press; Published: 08 September 2022

Atlanta Board of Education Community Affairs Manager Keith Glass holds an undated photograph of Luther Judson Price on Aug. 25, 2022 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Michael Warren)

The PBS show chronicled the 1900s Victorian home renovation in eight episodes to stream Sept. 29, weaving Black history in with its usual home improvement tips.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 September 2022

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Over 75 contestants represented countries around the world, Juanita Ingram, Esq. is the first Black woman to win the title.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 29 August 2022

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