Vice President Kamala Harris is set to receive the prestigious Chairman’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, honoring her public service and commitment to justice, equality, and the future of our country.
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Corporate America Abandons DE&I But Black-Owned Brands Are the Future
Black-owned brands are thriving in the US, with over three million Black-owned brands in the country, while corporate America is abandoning its DE&I commitments.
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HillmanTok University: The Digital HBCU Revolutionizing Online Education
HillmanTok University, founded by Cierra Hinton and inspired by the fictional Hillman College from “The Cosby Show” spinoff “A Different World,” is a virtual learning institution offering over 400 courses across a range of topics, with the goal of making education accessible and relevant.
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Super Bowl Kendrick Lamar’s performance
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show was a groundbreaking performance that was both provocative and culturally awakening, marking the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the event.
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Not Another Super Bowl Halftime Show:
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at Super Bowl LIX was a powerful message about the treatment of Black Americans, using metaphors from PlayStation video games and the American flag, to critique the government and the history of slavery.
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FLO’s Rise to Fame: Redefining Girl Power in Modern R&B
FLO, a London-born girl group, is redefining the narrative in the music industry by blending the golden era of 90s R&B with modern-day flair, and their performance at Coachella last year marked a milestone, solidifying their place not just as rising stars but as a movement.
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Eagles Soar to Super Bowl Victory, Thwarting Chiefs’ Dynasty Dreams
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in a Super Bowl rematch, with Jalen Hurts throwing for 221 yards and rushing for 72 yards, while Patrick Mahomes struggled with six sacks and two interceptions.
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Karen Zacarias’ “Shane” Reimagines the American West with a Black Cowboy at Its Center
Karen Zacarías’ play Shane at the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas tells the story of a Black cowboy and his journey, exploring the complexities of masculinity, violence, and justice, while also challenging the Western genre.
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Ernie “Mr. Cub” Banks: The Legacy of Booker T. Washington High School and Dallas’ Freedman’s Town
Ernie “Mr. Cub” Banks, born in Dallas’ Short North Dallas neighborhood, is the first Black player in the Chicago Cubs and won numerous accolades throughout his career, including 11-time National League All-Star, National League MVP in 1958 and 1959, and having his uniform number 14 retired by the team in 1982.
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Dallas Stunned: Mavs Trade Luka Dončić to Lakers in Blockbuster Deal
Luka Dončić has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal that also involves the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz, with Dallas receiving Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round draft pick, and the Lakers receiving Dončić, making Los Angeles a championship favorite with LeBron James and Davis.