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‘Why Does Me Having a Show Mean Anything Against Her’: Kandi Burruss Reflects on Nene Leakes Calling Her a ‘Coon’ and The Star Being Jealous of Her Her Relationship with Bravo

March 18, 2022
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Kandi Burruss revealed during her recent appearance on TMZ’s “It’s Tricky” podcast how her former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” co-star Nene Leakes allegedly called her a derogatory term that implies she’s a sellout. In the March 17 interview, Burruss also claimed that Leakes reportedly expressed jealousy towards her relationship with the Bravo network. Burruss, who…

‘The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois’ wins book critics award

March 18, 2022
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Honorée Fanonne Jeffers’ epic novel discusses racism, resilience and identity and weaves several centuries’ worth of ‘songs’ from the ancestors into her narrative. NEW YORK (AP) — Honorée Fanonne Jeffers’ “The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois,” her epic novel about racism, resilience and identity named for the influential Black scholar and activist, has received…

Somi pays homage to African icon Miriam Makeba with stage play, album

March 18, 2022
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The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter talks to the Grio about honoring the late singer/activist by writing and starring in “Dreaming Zenzile” African music icon Miriam Makeba’s life was defined by duality. She was a proud South African who embraced both her heritage and Black American culture but didn’t feel completely accepted in either place. Like so many…

‘My Mom Was So Gangster’: DJ Quik Says His Mother Stopped Him from Joining Tupac and Suge Knight on Day of Rapper’s Fatal Shooting

March 18, 2022
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Influential West Coast rapper and actor Tupac Shakur was shot four times on Sept. 7, 1996, during a drive-by shooting on the Las Vegas Strip shortly after leaving a boxing match. Marion “Suge” Knight — then Death Row Records boss — was driving at the time. The rap star died six days later. Recently, fellow…

This new season of ‘College Hill: Celebrity Edition’ seems cast for the foolywang enthusiast in you

March 18, 2022
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OPINION: Stacey Dash and NeNe Leakes in a house together with Lamar Odom and the world’s most interesting man, Ray J (among others), getting some variation of their learn on? Sign me up. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There was a time…

Historic Black beach to become city park

March 18, 2022
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The Elktonia Beach area in Maryland was once a summer destination for African Americans during years of segregation. A five-acre plot of land along the Chesapeake Bay will soon be turned into a water access park where people can come to learn about Black history in the state of Maryland. According to WTOP, the Elktonia…

‘Master of the Federal Budget Process’ Shalanda Young Makes History as First Black Woman to be Appointed Director of White House Office of Management and Budget

March 18, 2022
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History has been made again in President Joe Biden’s administration. This week, with a bipartisan Senate confirmation, a Black woman will be named the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget. Shalanda Young was confirmed to the position of Budget Director on Tuesday, March 15 by members of both parties in a…

‘I Love You So Much for This Scream’: Tamar Braxton Shares She Got a Kick Out Of Beyoncé’s Birthday Post Mistake on Her Website Following the Loss of Her Sister Traci Braxton

March 18, 2022
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Tamar Braxton revealed on March 17, that Beyoncé‘s birthday post mishap helped her laugh after the singer’s website accidentally shared a throwback photo of her sister Trina Braxton. Tamar’s post comes almost a week after her family confirmed in a joint statement that Traci Braxton had passed away. Tamar Braxton shares that Beyoncé’s birthday post…

Louisiana Student Arrested For Whipping Black Student

March 18, 2022
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Source: Rapeepong Puttakumwong / Getty We didn’t really need any more proof that the idea of racism dying out with older generations of white racists is bogus AF. We already had white teens telling Black teens, “We should’ve hung all of you n***** when we had the chance.” We already had the seemingly endless series…

Rachel Rodgers’ millionaire mindset is helping Black women win

March 18, 2022
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This week, The Reset with Coach Tish sits down with the Black woman teaching thousands how to create wealth, love their work and impact the culture. Rachel Rodgers, author of We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide To Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power and founder of Hello Seven, a coaching company…