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ACTRESS-TURNED AUTHOR TARAJI P. HENSON
Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson is best known for playing the sassy and brassy Cookie Lyon on Fox’s Empire, but she’s channeled a less-well-known part of her life — her slow climb to the top — in a deeply personal memoir. Around the Way Girl: A Memoir is a candid and brutally honest account of her life, she explained on Good Morning America‘s Robin Roberts on Tuesday, because, “we need each other as humans. If my life experiences can help someone else in life, why not?” She continued, “That’s what we’re here for as humans,” she said. We make the world go ‘round. We inspire each other as humans.…
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[Single] Nas ‘War’ Ft. Raye
Nas delivers a powerful new protest track, “War,” featuring Raye, on the new “Birth of a Nation” soundtrack.
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Marvel’s New Superhero Wears Hoodie for Trayvon
Marvel Comics’ first Black superhero to have his own comic book title, has become the first Black superhero to lead an on-screen Marvel production. Netflix brought the world something it’s never seen on Friday [September 30], with the release of “Marvel’s Luke Cage,” 44 years after the character made history through Marvel’s 1972 print publication. And followers of the series will note that some aspects of Cage’s identity have been modified to fit the times; namely, his bulletproof hoodie. “It’s a nod to Trayvon, no question. Trayvon Martin and people like him. People like Jordan Davis, a kid who was shot because of the perception that he was a danger. When you’re…
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Amber Rose & DJ Duffey Twerk at Slut Walk
Amber Rose held her second annual Slut Walk on [October 1] in Los Angeles. The walk is aimed to combat women’s equality issues such as sexual injustice, victim blaming, derogatory labeling, and gender inequality. The model/actress got on stage and twerked something for the crowd. She was joined by Basketball Wives newbie, LaTosha Duffey. DJ Duffey was previously married to former NFL cornerback Brain Jackson, who she has a son with. Duffey is now engaged to basketball agent, Iman Shokuohizadeh. After only 3 1/2 years of being a full-time DJ, Duffey performed at the NBA All-Star weekend, headlined Amber Rose’s Slut Walk and toured as the official DJ for New…
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Beyoncé Previews Ivy Park Athleisure Line
“Push past the pain and find love.” Beyoncé released a new video Thursday to promote her fall/winter line of Ivy Park athleisure gear. The “Lemonade” singer performs an acrobatic backbend in gray leggings and a sports bra before posing in various items from her apparel line. “I teach my body every day that I can go a little further,” she says over clips of rehearsals and family moments with 4-year-old daughter Blue Ivy and husband Jay Z. “I know my body can learn to bend and not break. I know what it’s capable of. I’ve seen it perform miracles.” The 20-time Grammy Award winner announced her line in March. The…
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Sheriff’s Office Refuse to Escort Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins have followed in Colin Kaepernick’s footsteps in refusing to stand at attention for the national anthem. However, as a result the Florida sheriffs office has now announced they will not be escorting the Dolphins to their games until they resume doing so. The Miami Herald reported the local police union is behind the Broward County Sheriff’s Office and will not be doing any escorting either. President of the International Union of Police Associations, Jeffrey Bell said, “I respect their right to have freedom of speech. However, in certain organizations and certain jobs you give up that right of your freedom of speech temporary while you serve that…
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Amber Rose Hosts 2nd Annual #Slutwalk
Amber Rose was joined by reality TV stars Blac Chyna and Kendra Wilkinson as she staged her second annual “Slut Walk” in Los Angeles. The model and ex-girlfriend of rapper Kanye West wore a tiny black outfit for the event which was organized to highlight “sexual injustice and gender inequality”. Amber, 32, was joined on stage in downtown LA by her pregnant friend Chyna, who is expecting a child with Robert Kardashian. Slut Walks have been organized in recent years after a police officer told female students in Toronto in 2011 that women “should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized” On her website, Amber explained why…
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Diddy Opens Scholarship Fund At Howard
Diddy’s never been known to be stingy with the cash. The music and media mogul has now launched The Sean Combs Scholarship Fund at his alma mater Howard University. Per Real Talk: Sean “Diddy” Combs’ one-man education initiative continues to give back in big ways. The music mogul announced his pledge of $1 million to Howard University, to support the establishment and operation of The Sean Combs Scholarship Fund at his alma mater. Combs made the announcement as his Bad Boy Family Reunion tour made a stop in Washington D.C. on Thursday evening. The pledge goes to the School of Business at the prestigious HBCU where the Harlem native was…
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Russell Simmons Pens Pro-Protest Open Letter
When Colin Kaepernick decided to protest racism by refusing to stand for the national anthem, he received both support and criticism from people across the nation. Numerous players around the NFL have joined the San Francisco 49ers quarterback by kneeling during the anthem as well, but the conversation ignited even further when they continued the protest on 9/11. Detractors including model/actress Kate Upton objected to the protest and said it was “even more horrific” to sit during the anthem on September 11th. She posted a picture of four Miami Dolphins players who knelt during the anthem on 9/11 and posted a long caption about honoring the men and women who have…
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Howard’s Cheerleaders Kneel During National Anthem
The Howard University cheerleaders have joined Colin Kaepernick, Megan Rapinoe and other athletes across the sports landscape in protest. Before Saturday’s road game between the Bison and Rutgers, Howard’s cheerleaders kneeled during the national anthem. These cheerleaders do more than support teams. They support causes. SOURCE: ESPN
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