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Written by The Skanner

Published: 13 March 2019

 

On March 30, Self Enhancement, INC. (SEI) will host a grand reopening at The Center for Self Enhancement to unveil changes and a permanent space in the library dedicated to Mitchell S. Jackson.

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Published: 10 December 2018

 

Parkland activists, Janelle Monáe and John Leguizamo among this year’s honorees 

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Written by Jocelyn Noveck, AP National Writer

Published: 18 September 2018

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Although this was the most ethnically diverse group of Emmy nominees yet, for the first half of the evening, award after award went to a White winner

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Written by Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Published: 11 September 2018

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The swimsuits were replaced by onstage interviews, which generated remarks from contestants regarding Trump, and NFL player protests

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Written by Kam Williams

Published: 29 March 2018

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Kam talks to "the loquacious luminary" about his new TV talk show, 'The Raw Word,' as well as his latest book, 'Tears We Cannot Stop.'

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Written by The Skanner

Published: 22 November 2017

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Late-life TV fame followed long career as a singer and actress

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Written by Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer

Published: 09 November 2017

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Advocates say women are ‘finally taking their power’

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Written by Kam Williams

Published: 21 September 2017

 

Kam talks to talks to Olivia about her latest outing as the voice of Koko in LEGO Ninjago

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Written by MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer

Published: 17 September 2017

 

Jay-Z, Beyonce, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx, Trevor Noah and Kendrick Lamar among celebrities at Diamond Ball

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Written by Gene Johnson of The Associated Press

Published: 03 June 2017

 

At 75 the artist grew up in Tacoma and was influenced by Native American art