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The 2020 SCM Awards honors Dr. Braque Talley!

The 2020 SCM Awards honors Dr. Braque Talley!

This year, at the 12th Annual, 2020 SCM Awards, we are proud to honor Dr. Braque Talley, the 2020 recipient of the SCM Humanitarian Award. Dr. Braque Talley is the Vice President of Enrollment at Rust College in Holly Springs, MS and reports directly to the President of the institution. The theme for the 12th Annual 2020 SCM Awards is “20/20 Perfect Vision: Everyone will…

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Jermaine Dupri Kicks Off So So Def Exhibit at the Grammy Museum

Jermaine Dupri Kicks Off So So Def Exhibit at the Grammy Museum

In 1993, producer Jermaine Dupri launched his So So Def record label to showcase southern hip-hop artists. In the quarter-century since then, the imprint has worked with a slew of big-name artists from the ’90s and 2000s, including Jagged Edge, Daz Dillinger, Da Brat, Bow Wow, Kriss Kross, and Anthony Hamilton. In celebration of the…

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Trailer for Netflix Documentary ‘Quincy’

Trailer for Netflix Documentary ‘Quincy’

Netflix is set to release the Rashida Jones directed Qunicy Jones documentary aptly titled, Quincy, on September 21. The official trailer of the documentary has been released featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment like WIll Smith, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Paul McCartney speaking to Quincy’s genius. Political dignitaries like Barack Obama and…

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21 Savage Supports Amber Rose’s SlutWalk

21 Savage Supports Amber Rose’s SlutWalk

Amber Rose hosted her 7th annual SlutWalk gathering in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 1, and she brought her boyfriend with her. The model-turned-media maven arrived at the juncture in a white bodysuit, glittery magenta cape, and superhero belt with the initials CSH on the buckle. Captain Save a H*e, the acronym stands for; a…

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Cardi B’s ‘Bodak Yellow’ Hits No. 1

Cardi B’s ‘Bodak Yellow’ Hits No. 1

Cardi B has gone from “regular degular girl from The Bronx” to making music chart history. This summer’s female anthem “Bodak Yellow” has finally made its way to the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. The single bumped Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” to third place, after holding the top…

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[AtlantaFX] Donald Glover Wins Emmy

[AtlantaFX] Donald Glover Wins Emmy

Donald Glover continues his entertainment dominance with an Emmy for Best Director in a Comedy Series for his show ‘Atlanta.’ Glover thanked his parents, the writers of the show, but most importantly his best friend Hiro Murai, who he claims taught him everything he knows about directing. ‘Atlanta’ is nominated for 4 Emmys total. Earlier…

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Morgan Freeman To Receive SAG Life Achievement Award

Morgan Freeman To Receive SAG Life Achievement Award

Morgan Freeman will be the 54th recipient of the SAG Life Achievement Award for his career achievement and humanitarian accomplishments. The award, which will be presented at the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 21, 2018, is SAG-AFTRA’s highest honor. “I am thrilled to announce Morgan Freeman as this year’s recipient of the…

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[NFL] Seth DeValve Kneels During Anthem

[NFL] Seth DeValve Kneels During Anthem

That being said, none of the aforementioned white players protested themselves. But that changed last night during Monday Night Football preseason action between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns. Upwards of 12 Browns players knelt in a circle and prayed, while others stood with them in silent protest during the national anthem before the…

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