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MUSIC & CULTURE
T-Pain Wants Aspiring Artists to Stop Making Music That Sound Similar to Today’s Popular Artists
If you’re an aspiring artist and are looking to send T-Pain your music, do one thing first…make sure it doesn’t mimic another popular artist’s sound. T-Pain, like many other celebrities, is tired…
Scarface Reveals His Son Is Donating Him A Kidney
Scarface is finally getting a kidney transplant. On Tuesday (July 13), the Geto Boys member revealed his 30-year-old son would be giving him one of his kidneys, more than a year…
Kodak Black Delivers Air Conditioning Units to Broward County Project Residents
Kodak Black donated air conditioning units to residents at a Florida housing project, according to TMZ. The Florida rapper, whose real name is Bill Kahan Kapri, purchased 100 air conditioning units at an…
Trae Tha Truth Opens Ice Cream Shop To Help Employ Young People With Special Needs
The new store opened on “Trae Day,” a proclamation honoring the artist’s philanthropic efforts. Rapper Trae Tha Truth went to Instagram on Wednesday to announce that he has opened an ice cream…
Isley Brothers Honored with Street Renaming in Two New Jersey Towns
Ron and Ernie Isley were given the honor as they once lived in both cities. Through the flag twirlers and the gospel choir and the seemingly endless proclamations from local…
BOBBY SHMURDA PROVIDES FREE MEALS & HAIRCUTS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES ON FATHER’S DAY
Bobby Shmurda is giving back to his community in a big way. On Sunday (June 20), the generous rapper held the “Father’s Day Give Back Brunch” in Brooklyn, an event for 200…
SCHOLARS & EDUCATION
Virginia State University Clearing Student Balances Using Funds From CARES Act
There’s plenty of reason to rejoice if you’re a student at Virginia State University because the HBCU just announced that all student balances will be cleared thanks to the CARES Act. On…
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HISTORY & FIRST ONE
SHE IS THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO BE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF FLORIDA’S BROWARD COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Alison Smith is making history as the first Black woman to be elected president of Florida’s Broward County Bar Association (BCBA) in its near 100-year-history, the Jamaica Observer reports. Smith was born…
TIFFANY P. CUNNINGHAM MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST BLACK FEDERAL CIRCUIT JUDGE
Tiffany P. Cunningham is making history as the first Black Federal Circuit judge, Bloomberg Law reports. Cunningham is a partner at Perkins Cole LLP and a former Federal Circuit Clerk. Recently, the…
Meet the Sole Black Female Owner of the Milwaukee Bucks
Valerie Daniels-Carter, an African American female entrepreneur from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is one of the minority owners of the NBA team Milwaukee Bucks. She is the only single Black woman, alongside…
ZAILA AVANT-GARDE JUST BECAME THE FIRST BLACK AMERICAN EVER TO WIN THE SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE
Zaila Avant-garde just became the first Black American student to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in the competition’s history. The only previous Black winner was Jody-Anne Maxwell in 1998,…
Demetria Buie and Ask Shonda Cover Stardom101 Magazine New Summer Issue | Available On Stands Now
New Stardom101 Magazine Starring Ask Shonda and Demetria Buie Just Released! Dedication Issue ORDER ASK SHONDA ISSUE ONLINE TODAY AT https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/2009403?__r=611047 ORDER DEMETRIA BUIE ISSUE ONLINE TODAY AT https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/2009399?__r=611047
FIRST NATIONALLY DISTRIBUTED BLACK-OWNED COFFEE BRAND ANNOUNCES NEW MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NBA
The first nationally distributed Black-owned coffee brand just announced a new multi-year partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA). BLK & Bold is a specialty coffee and tea brand started by…
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Father Writes Book With His 7-Year Old Son as the Illustrator
Khalil has been drawing cartoon characters since he was four years old, so his father, Omar Bala, decided to showcase his talents for the world to see. The idea was…
SPORTS
Meet the 3 Fastest Women in the World, Team Jamaica – Clean Sweep!
The small island of Jamaica has made history once again in the world of sports. Three runners — Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson — recently became the fastest…
18-YEAR-OLD KENDALL JACKSON IS HEADED TO HOWARD TO JOIN THEIR INAUGURAL WOMEN’S GOLF CLASS
18-year-old Kendall Jackson is headed to Howard University to join their inaugural women’s golf class, Golf Weekly reports. Jackson was just six-years-old when she first started playing with the First Tee of…
Giannis Antetokounmpo takes trophies to Chick-fil-A for ’50-piece’ following NBA finals victory
The MVP went live on Instagram Wednesday morning to document his fast-food run after his Milwaukee Bucks team become NBA champs for the first time in 50 years. After winning…
LeBron James’ SpringHill Co. Reportedly Valued At $750 Million
LeBron James‘ life after basketball is looking extremely profitable. SpringHill Co., the video production company founded by LeBron James and his best friend and longtime business partner Maverick Carter, is…
CANDACE PARKER MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST WNBA PLAYER TO BE FEATURED ON THE NBA 2K GAME COVER
Candace Parker is making history as the first WNBA player to be featured on the NBA 2K game cover, Bloomberg reports. Parker is one of the most notable WNBA stars of…
NAOMI OSAKA ANNOUNCED THE RELEASE OF HER NEW BARBIE DOLL – IT SOLD OUT IN MINUTES
Naomi Osaka has amazed the world with her talent, grace, and joie de vivre ever since she first stepped on the tennis court. She has often been cited as a…
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SOCIAL JUSTICE & ACTIVISM
New Web Site Connects 1,000’s of Felons With Second Chance Job Opportunities
A new website called JobsForExFelons.com has been launched to help connect employers in the U.S. with the tens of thousands of unemployed felons and ex-offenders who struggle to find job opportunities.…
POLITICS & NATION
PRESIDENT BIDEN’S FORMER DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, KAMAU MARSHALL, IS TAPPED AS DEPUTY ASSISTANT AT USTR
Kamau Marshall, who previously served as President Joe Biden’s Director of Strategic Communications, has been appointed to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Marshall will now be…
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COMEDY
INDIE ARTIST ON THE RISE TO STARDOM
Four-Year-Old Arkansas Rapper’s Bars Against Gun Violence Goes Viral
Four-year-old Kashmania, who has been in the rap game since age 3, just dropped a music video that sends a powerful message against gun violence in his city. The Arkansas artist,…
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TV/ MOVIES/ FILM
FASHION, STYLE & BEAUTY
Founder of Black-Owned Baby Shoe Brand Lands Huge Partnership With Luxury Retailer, Neiman Marcus
Despite the pandemic, Yolandra Rodgers, CEO/Creator/Founder of Tippy Tot Shoes is driven to evolve and prepare for the next normal. The twin threats to lives and livelihoods would determine how she would…
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PODCAST
Facebook Launches First Batch of Podcasts, Clubhouse-Style Live Audio Rooms in U.S.
Facebook is hoping users will be all ears for its new push into podcasts and social audio. Starting Monday (June 21), select…
Founder of Black-Owned Podcast Network Launches Newly Designed Mobile App to Over 3 Million Users
Meet Bennie Randall, the mastermind behind Bshani Radio which has been named as one of Feedspot.com’s Top 20 Independent Podcast Networks. Just recently, Bennie has proudly launched a new version of the…
ISSA RAE’S ‘RAEDIO’ SIGNS COMEDIC PODCAST DUO ‘THE READ’ IN HISTORIC DEAL
The partnership we didn’t know we needed! ’Issa Rae’s Raedio just signed comedic podcast duo The Read in a historic deal, Shadow and Act reports. Crissle and Kid Fury are…
REAL ESTATE & PROPERTIES
Jay-Z and Will Smith Invest in Startup That Will Help Low-Income Renters Become Homebuyers
Entertainment powerhouses Jay-Z and Will Smith are teaming up to transform renters into first-time homebuyers. Bloomberg reports that the business mogul and veteran Hollywood actor are just two of several deep-pocketed investors plunging into the Series…
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MONEY & FINANCE
LeBron James’ SpringHill Co. Reportedly Valued At $750 Million
LeBron James‘ life after basketball is looking extremely profitable. SpringHill Co., the video production company founded by LeBron James and his best friend and longtime business partner Maverick Carter, is…
TECH & ELECTRONICS
COMEDIAN JON LASTER CREATES THE BLAPP APP TO BOOST BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES
A New York City-based comedian named Jon Laster is launching an app which supports Black-owned businesses, but his new mission is no laughing matter. The Blapp app – which is set to launch in…
HEALTH & WELLNESS
THIS FOSTER FAMILY HAS TAKEN IN MORE THAN 100 CHILDREN IN THE DMV AREA
Aaron and Sandra Stockton are residents of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Over the last 27 years, the two have made it their mission to help children who need it the most,…
Black Alabama Teen Raises $38,000 for Children With Cancer by Cutting 19-Inch Afro
17-year-old Kieran Moïse of Huntsville, Ala., had spent six years growing his hair into a glorious afro. When it came time for Kieran to join the Air Force Academy, he…
VEGAN INFLUENCER TABITHA BROWN JUST ANNOUNCED NEW SALT-FREE SEASONING WITH MCCORMICK
Vegan influencer Tabitha Brown just announced her new salt-free seasoning in partnership with McCormick. Just in case you’ve been under a rock, Brown is the internet’s newest influencer taking positivity…
CHICAGO-BASED BLACK-LED HEALTH CARE INSURER EXPANDING TO 32 MORE STATES AND D.C.
Zing Health, a Black-founded Medicare Advantage insurer, is expanding into 32 additional states and the District of Columbia with its acquisition of Lasso Healthcare. The deal will allow Chicago-based Zing,…
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FOOD & DINING
THIS CHEF CREATED THE ‘40 ACRES AND A MULE’ INITIATIVE AND IS BUYING LAND TO PRESERVE BLACK FOODWAYS
Chef Adrian Lipscombe created the “40 Acres and a Mule” initiative, buying land to help preserve Black foodways, Today.com reports. About a year ago, chef Adrian Lipscombe began thinking of ways to…