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‘He Will Be Going to an HBCU’: 12-Year-Old Genius Interested In Cyber Security Becomes Oklahoma College’s Youngest Student In History; His Sister Made History Too

September 12, 2022
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Elijah Muhammad, 12, is making history by becoming the youngest Black student to be accepted into college in Oklahoma. The 12-year-old genius from Oklahoma City is anything but your typical pre-teen, he is currently a high school senior in Prep One Collegiate Academy, a homeschool program run by his father, Elijah Muhammad Sr. “He’s graduating…

‘I’ll Wait for the Right Person’: Tracee Ellis Ross Opens Up About Getting Married as Her 50th Birthday Quickly Approaches

September 12, 2022
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With Tracee Ellis Ross‘ 50th birthday a little more than a month away, the actress opened up about a couple of goals she still plans to accomplish. The list included settling down and getting married. Ross’ admission occurred during an interview with Extra as she attended Disney’s D23 Expo event. The “black-ish” star, her cast member…

Mae Jemison Became The First Black Woman To Fly To Space On This Day In 1992

September 12, 2022
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American engineer and astronaut Mae Jemison works in zero gravity in the center aisle of the Spacelab Japan (SLJ) science module aboard OV-105, the Space Shuttle Endeavour, during NASA’s STS-47 mission, September 20. 1992. | Source: Space Frontiers / Getty UPDATED: 9:30 a.m. ET, Sept. 12, 2022 The accomplishment that landed American physician and former…

‘Says the Quiet Part Out Loud’: Derek Chauvin Asks Court to Reconsider Verdict, Says ‘Putting Your Knees on the Back of a Suspect’ Does Not Create ‘Substantial Risk of Death’

September 12, 2022
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Attorneys for the state of Minnesota say Derek Chauvin’s appeal for George Floyd’s murder lacks merit as the former Minneapolis cop argues police officers cannot be convicted of assault because they are allowed to use reasonable force and putting a knee on someone’s neck is not consider deadly. Derek Chauvin’s defense attorney focuses on growing…

Here Are The Most Memorable Black Sci-Fi Movie Characters

September 12, 2022
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Source: Lucasfilm Ltd. / Lucasfilm Ltd. Who doesn’t love a good Sci-Fi flick? Some of the most memorable movie characters have come from Sci-Fi movies. MORE: 8 Strong Black Leads In The ‘Star Trek’ Universe Unfortunately, Sci-Fi writers quite often leave Black characters out of their stories. I mean if an alien with green skin…

‘I Don’t Know If I Have Time to be Nervous’: John David Washington Talks Mirroring Dad’s Acting Journey as He Makes Broadway Debut In August Wilson’s Production a Decade After Denzel

September 12, 2022
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Like father, like son, John David Washington is taking his talents to Broadway. The 38-year-old rising actor is set to make his theatre debut later this month when he takes the stage for August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson,” following in the footsteps of his famous father, Denzel Washington, the latter of whom appeared in another…

National Business League Leads Initiative Designed To Digitize 1 Million Black-Owned Businesses

September 12, 2022
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The National Business League is advancing its efforts to empower Black entrepreneurs. The nonprofit unveiled an initiative that aims to digitize 1 million Black-owned businesses by 2028. Essense: The National Business League (NBL) Is Aiming To Digitize 1 Million Black Businesses By 2028 https://t.co/JKabrCFCKO — The National Business League (@thenbl1900) September 6, 2022 Founded by…

‘I Don’t Know What the F–k You Think This Is‘: Ray J Sends the Internet Into Frenzy, Posts Alleged Contract and Text Messages to Show Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian Participated in Releasing Sex Tape

September 12, 2022
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Ray J Norwood is calling out Kris Jenner and his ex Kim Kardashian once again for the lies they continue to tell the public about their alleged participation in the infamous sex tape. Norwood and Kardashian reportedly dated for three years until 2006. In 2007, a year after the pair’s breakup, the sex tape was…

US Commission On Civil Rights Celebrates 65 Years Of Service

September 11, 2022
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President John F. Kennedy meets with the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in 1961 Source: Bettmann / Getty Sept. 9 marked 65 years since the creation of the United States Commission on Civil Rights. After the historic passing of the 1957 Voting Rights Act, the Commission on Civil Rights was formed to help investigate voting…

‘She Better Hope Her Spot Is Secured Next Season’: ‘RHOA’ Star Drew Sidora Reveals the Cast Members She’d Remove to Bring Back Cynthia Bailey and Porsha Williams

September 11, 2022
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In an exclusive virtual interview with Page Six, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star, Drew Sidora sat down with Page Six and got real messy with her answer to the question on which recent cast member of the show she would swap out for her dear friends and former “RHOA” stars Cynthia Bailey and Porsha…