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Spike Lee Shares Script for Unmade Jackie Robinson Film

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By Celebretainment Spike Lee has shared a script for his unmade ‘Jackie Robinson’ film. The 63-year-old director gifted his fans the screenplay in a video he posted from his home to keep them entertained […]

Legendary Boxing Trainer Roger Mayweather, Uncle of Floyd Mayweather, Dies at age 58

March 30, 2020 admin 0

by Brent Brookhouse Mayweather was a world champion in two weight classes before becoming an accomplished boxing trainer Roger Mayweather, a former two-division world champion, accomplished trainer and uncle to boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr., has […]

CDC: Gap Between White and Black Children Closes in Autism Cases

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By Chelsey Cox USA TODAY The gap in autism diagnoses between white and black children has closed as cases rise slightly in the U.S., a government report released Thursday revealed. The new findings are due […]

When Will Stimulus Checks Arrive? Who Gets Them? How Much? Coronavirus Money Questions Answered

March 30, 2020 Staff 0

by Bruce Wright Source: Jeff Fusco / Getty Now that the coronavirus economic stimulus package is officially a go, there is finally a guarantee that most American adults will be receiving compensation from the government in the wake of a global […]

Her husband died. Then his family shaved her head and made her strip beside his grave

March 30, 2020 Staff 0

By Bukola Adebayo, CNN Lagos, Nigeria — For many years, Rose’s clothing store was the destination of choice for Lagos women in search of a new outfit for a party or occasion. She traveled regularly to […]

Joseph Lowery, Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 98

March 30, 2020 Staff 0

Atlanta, Georgia (CNN)The Rev. Joseph Lowery, a leader in America’s civil rights movement, died Friday. He was 98. Lowery’s death was confirmed by family representative Imara Canady, who said he died of natural causes. Often […]

Hometown Hero: Brigety Selected as President of University of the South

March 27, 2020 Staff 0

Distinguished scholar and global statesman Reuben E. Brigety II elected 17th Vice-Chancellor and President Reuben E. Brigety II, dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University and former U.S. ambassador […]

Cosby Lawyers to Seek Early Release Because of Pandemic

March 27, 2020 Staff 0

“I’m very concerned for Mr. Cosby’s health in prison during the Coronavirus epidemic,” said Cosby’s longtime spokesman Andrew Wyatt of the Birmingham, Ala.-based Purpose PR Firm. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia […]

Madam C.J. Walker’s Great Great Granddaughter Responds to Netflix’s “Self-Made”

March 27, 2020 Staff 0

A’Lelia Bundles is shown with Actor Blair Underwood, who stars as Charles Walker, the husband of Madam C.J. Walker in the Netflix series, “Self-Made.” (Photo from A’Lelia Bundles’s Facebook page) By J. Coyden Palmer (Chicago […]

Harlem Globetrotters Legend Fred ‘Curly’ Neal Dies at 77

March 27, 2020 Staff 0

Fred Curly Neal By Daniel Canova Harlem Globetrotters legend Fred “Curly” Neal passed this week at his home in Houston, Texas. Former Globetrotters owner Mannie Jackson confirmed his death to The Undefeated. From 1963-85, Neal played in […]