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HBCU Homecomings by the Numbers
It may only be mid-summer, but HBCU homecoming chatter is already taking over the timeline! On July 17, North Carolina A&T officially launched its 100-day countdown to the legendary "Greatest Homecoming on Earth," when a record-breaking 200,000 visitors are expected to flood Greensboro for the university's historic centennial celebration, setting the stage for one of the biggest Black cultural events of the year. From NC A&T's landmark 100th anniversary celebration to massive citywide takeovers at Howard University and Jackson State, HBCU homecomings continue to generate multi-million-dollar footprints, evolving into major corporate marketplaces year after year.
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Amber Rose Rejects Traditional Advice on Race for Her Kids
Amber Rose explains why she won't teach her children they must work twice as hard because of their race, sparking a parenting debate.
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Amber Rose Rejects Traditional Advice on Race for Her Kids
Amber Rose explains why she won't teach her children they must work twice as hard because of their race, sparking a parenting debate.
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Zendaya Criticized for Wearing Stolen Iranian Earrings
Zendaya wore a pair of massive, shimmering gold disc earrings surrounded by a halo of diamonds to the London photocall for her film The Odyssey, but the accessories have historians and activist groups absolutely screaming because they are actually 3,000-year-old ancient Iranian artifacts that critics claim were sourced through undisclosed means and essentially looted from the Global South.
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Watermelon Stereotype: Origins and History
July is officially National Watermelon Month—a U.S. Senate-approved celebration of one of summer's favorite fruits. But behind those family backyard BBQs lies a piece of history that was left out of the textbooks. Long before the fruit was hijacked and weaponized as a racist stereotype, the watermelon was actually a powerful symbol of Black freedom and economic independence.
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JD Slams Fake Hip-Hop Experts
Jermaine Dupri criticizes online "hip-hop experts" lacking lived culture experience. His comments spark debate on authenticity vs. evolving discourse, highlighting the genre's roots in struggle and creativity versus social media takes.
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Fried Chicken: A Symbol of Black Resilience and White Envy After Slavery
Chickens were cheap and easy to raise. Black families kept them to survive and make money. Frying chicken was quick, flavorful, and easy to sell. It became a source of income and independence. White society hated it.
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The Tuskegee Experiment Legacy: What Government Secrets Still Harm Black Communities?
Imagine what the government is okay with today, things we don't know, if they let Black men die slowly from syphilis and infect their families without telling them the truth.
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Child Star History: Ernest Morrison
Ernest Frederick Morrison, the first black child movie star signed in 1919. Paid $10K a year, highest paid black actor in Hollywood. Born Dec 20, 1912, in New Orleans. Debut in 1916, in The Soul of a Child.
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Douglass: America’s Most Photographed?
Frederick Douglass, most photographed American of the 19th century. Over 160 portraits known. Image shows a black and white photo of Douglass. Dated from the 1880s.
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Cree Summer: Voice Acting Queen
Cree Summer is an animation legend, voicing over 600 characters including Elmyra from "Tiny Toon Adventures" and Peebo from "The Proud Family." Her career spans decades, cementing her as a versatile and impactful presence in entertainment.
