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Jack Daniel’s Celebrates Chicago DJs with ‘Mix with the Mixer’ Event

By Shawn Grant / April 30, 2024

Jack Daniel’s recently hosted 'Mix with the Mixer' at VUrooftop in Chicago, honoring local DJs and their vital contributions to...

Hip Hop 4 Peace Joins UNESCO for “Rap 4 Peace” Conference Addressing Gun Violence Awareness

By Shawn Grant / April 26, 2024

In a significant collaboration, Hip Hop 4 Peace, the UNESCO Center for Peace, and the United States Federation of UNESCO...

Kevin Hart and Gran Coramino Tequila Celebrates Over $1 Million in Grants to Black and Latinx Entrepreneurs

By Shawn Grant / April 25, 2024

Gran Coramino® Tequila, co-founded by comedian Kevin Hart and tequila maker Juan Domingo Beckmann, has reached a significant milestone by...

Kesha Changes ‘Tik Tok’ Lyrics to “f*** P. Diddy” at Coachella in Wake of Recent Allegations

By Zoe Zorka / April 15, 2024

Kesha is waking up feeling a little different these days than she did in 2010. In light of the recent...

Hip Hop Veteran Ja Rule and Pencils of Promise Break Ground for School In Ghana

By Courtneyb / April 12, 2024

Yesterday marked a significant milestone in the journey towards global education as Hip Hop icon Ja Rule, in partnership with...

CodeSwitch Agency Launches AIRtool: A Revolutionary Resource for Indie Artists

By Shawn Grant / April 8, 2024

CodeSwitch, a Black-owned agency renowned for championing underrepresented talents in music and technology, has unveiled AIRtool, an innovative Artist Invest...

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Inside the Disney Dreamers Academy 2024

By Courtneyb / April 7, 2024

Disney Dreamers Academy 2024: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders The magic of dreams coming true unfolded at the Walt Disney World Resort...

President Trump To Issue An Emergency Declaration On Opioids Next Week

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October 26, 2017

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would declare next week a national emergency on opioid abuse, a move that could give states access to federal funds to fight the drug crisis. The United State... Read Article

Kellogg’s To Change Racist Cereal Box Because Of Marvel Writer’s Reaction

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October 26, 2017

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The power of social media. Kellogg's will be changing the artwork on its Corn Pops cereal after a Twitter user pointed out its racially insensitive design Tuesday. The artwork featured on the back of the ... Read Article

SOURCE LATINO: Tesla Restores Power To Puerto Rico In Aftermath Of Hurricane Maria

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October 25, 2017

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Words by Infinite Wiz Tuesday Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed specs for its Powerpack batteries, which are being used to restore power to Hospital del Niño in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tesla will use its batteries... Read Article

Leader Of 1986 Howard Beach Lynch Mob Commits Suicide

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October 25, 2017

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Jon Lester, the British-born teenager that was convicted of attacking several Black men in a racially motivated attack in 1986, committed sucide in his hometown of Manchester, England, according to reports. ... Read Article

NAACP Warns African Americans About Flying On American Airlines

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October 25, 2017

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The NAACP has warned African-American travelers to be careful when flying with American Airlines. The group issued an advisory late Tuesday, saying it has noticed “a pattern of disturbing incidents reported ... Read Article

Two Men Dead In Shooting At Grambling State University

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October 25, 2017

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Two men were shot and killed at Grambling State University in Louisiana where authorities are searching for the shooter early on Wednesday, local media reported. Student Earl Andrews, 23, and Monquiarius Cal... Read Article

Colin Kaepernick Reportedly Inks Million Dollar Book Deal

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October 24, 2017

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Colin Kaepernick can't get a job with the NFL, but he just inked a million dollar book deal with Random House imprint One World, according to Page Six. One World, which launched last year, also publishes JAY-Z ... Read Article

Marijuana Farms Hit Hard By California Wildfires, Will Cause Price Surge

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October 24, 2017

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As wildfires have raged across Northern California, claiming lives and scorching more than 200,000 acres, they are also taking a toll on cannabis farmers who have lost both homes and valuable crops — and have l... Read Article

Hip Hop Cop Says He Knows Who Killed Jam Master Jay

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October 23, 2017

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Retired NYPD officer and notorious "Hip Hop cop" Derrick Parker reveals on Vlad TV that he knows who murdered Jam Master Jay in cold blood and that the case will be solved in the very near future. Parker go... Read Article

Jemele Hill Returns To ESPN After Two Week Suspension Over NFL Tweet

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October 23, 2017

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Cable sports network ESPN on Monday suspended broadcaster Jemele Hill for violating its social media guidelines for a second time in the past month after she tweeted on NFL player protests. Hill on Sunday sa... Read Article

3 Arrested In Shooting Following White Nationalist Speech At Univ. Of Florida

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October 20, 2017

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A Texas man who shot at protesters after a white nationalist’s speech at the University of Florida and two brothers who urged him to “kill them” have been charged with attempted homicide, police said on Friday.... Read Article

Mariah Carey Got Robbed for $50,000 Worth of Items

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October 20, 2017

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Mariah Carey's Los Angeles mansion was broken into and the burglars got away with $50,000 worth of items. TMZ reports that Mariah's crib was targeted around 3AM Thursday, October 19. A ladder was found in th... Read Article

Kenneth Stanard & Charles Mbadugha Host Henny & Waffles Brunch At Howard Homecoming This Weekend

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October 19, 2017

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While the late Notorious B.I.G. had hits like Juicy, Hypnotize and Everyday Struggle, the Brooklyn borough must be smiling from heaven above because millennials have taken t-bone steak, cheese eggs and Welch’s ... Read Article

NYC Passes Bill That Grants Domestic Violence Victims Paid Time Off

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October 19, 2017

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Words by Fatima Barrie City Council awaits Mayor De Blasio’s signature for life-changing bill. On October 17, City Council passed a bill, an expansion of the Earned Sick Time Act, now renamed the Earn... Read Article

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Tupac Shakur Was Talking About Owning a Sports League 22 Years Ago

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October 19, 2017

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Tupac Shakur was ahead of his time. Aside from being a controversial rapper who is forever embedded in our hearts, he was also a revolutionist. Long before Colin Kaepernick began his kneeling protest last year,... Read Article

Obama’s Name To Replace Jefferson Davis’ On Mississippi School

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October 19, 2017

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A Mississippi school is shedding the name of the Confederacy's only president and will instead be named for the first African-American president of the United States. Davis International Baccalaureate Elemen... Read Article

Eric Garner’s Mother Was Arrested While Protesting Outside of Trump Towers

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October 18, 2017

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She was one of the multiple arrests made outside Trump Towers. Gwen Carr, formally known as Eric Garner's mother, was among the 11 people arrested Tuesday night during a protest outside Trump Towers. Al Sha... Read Article

The Diplomats and A$AP Mob are Putting on a Show You Won’t Forget

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October 18, 2017

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The Diplomats are reuniting to perform for Spotify's RapCaviar Live show in conjunction with Live Nation Urban at the Hammerstein Ballroom on November 21st. They will be joined by A$AP Mob, and the show already... Read Article

Harvey Weinstein Resigns From Weinstein Company Board

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October 18, 2017

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Harvey Weinstein has resigned from the board of The Weinstein Company, it said on Tuesday, as he faces allegations that he sexually harassed or assaulted a number of women over three decades in the film busines... Read Article

9 Year Old Dies After Being Sat On By 325 Lb. Woman As Punishment

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October 18, 2017

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News reports have confirmed a Florida woman is charged with killing her 9-year-old cousin after she sat on her as punishment. A Florida woman is charged with killing her 9-year-old cousin after she sat on he... Read Article