Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Feels Newly Signed Kyrie Irving is ‘Misunderstood’ Although considered one of the best point guards in the NBA, Dallas Mavericks player, Kyrie Irving has had a tumultuous relationship with every team he has played on thus far. After signing a free agent contract recently with the team, the Mavericks owner,… Continue reading Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Feels Newly Signed Kyrie Irving is ‘Misunderstood’
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NBA Player Andre Drummond Shares Profound Message with Young Basketball Players
Former Detroit Pistons basketball player, Andre Drummond has a very strong message for those who wish to follow in his footsteps as far as playing in the NBA. In a recent Instagram post, he gave some sound advice to others based on his own experience that can help them navigate the waters better than he… Continue reading NBA Player Andre Drummond Shares Profound Message with Young Basketball Players
Pharrell Teams Up with Sony Music to Debut New Black-Centric Podcast, ‘Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History’
Multi-hyphenate Pharrell Williams has entered the podcast world in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment. Sony Music announced a new podcast series named “Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History.” The music company is doing it in conjunction with Pharrell and his production company OTHERTone. The podcast is hosted by journalist, cultural critic, and the “Dean of Black Twitter,” Michael… Continue reading Pharrell Teams Up with Sony Music to Debut New Black-Centric Podcast, ‘Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History’
Jury Makes Decision Regarding Handwritten Wills Left by Aretha Franklin
Jury Makes Decision Regarding Handwritten Wills Left by Aretha Franklin In a dispute that pitted one of Aretha Franklin’s sons against three others regarding two handwritten wills that she left behind upon her death, a jury has made a decision. According to The Associated Press, a jury has found that the last handwritten will penned… Continue reading Jury Makes Decision Regarding Handwritten Wills Left by Aretha Franklin
C.J. Wallace Has a Story to Tell! Documentary of The Notorious B.I.G. Will Uncover Father’s Legacy
C.J. Wallace Has a Story to Tell! Documentary of The Notorious B.I.G. Will Uncover Father’s Legacy A documentary about who some considered one of the all-time greats of hip-hop, although his life was cut short, will be seen in the future. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a documentary about Christopher Wallace, who went by the… Continue reading C.J. Wallace Has a Story to Tell! Documentary of The Notorious B.I.G. Will Uncover Father’s Legacy
The Weeknd Breaks London Stadium Record
The Weeknd Breaks London Stadium Record Canadian recording artist, The Weeknd has broken a record over the weekend at an overseas venue. According to Variety, the man born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye has broken a record at London Stadium for having the highest amount of people to watch him perform over two nights. This took place… Continue reading The Weeknd Breaks London Stadium Record
Burna Boy Becomes First African Artist to Sell Out a Stadium in the United States
A very popular African artist recently made history when he performed at a venue in New York City this past weekend. According to OkayAfrica, as he stood on the stage of Queens, NY’s Citi Field, Burna Boy became the first African artist to perform at a sold-out stadium in the United States. The feat took… Continue reading Burna Boy Becomes First African Artist to Sell Out a Stadium in the United States
Former Players From Northwestern University Confirm Hazing Allegations Which Included Racism
The scandal involving the alleged hazing among football players at Northwestern University that recently got the football head coach Pat Fitzgerald terminated has revealed other accusations from former student-athletes at the school. Along with the hazing, a little bit of racism was thrown in for good measure as well. According to The Daily Northwestern, three… Continue reading Former Players From Northwestern University Confirm Hazing Allegations Which Included Racism
Latasha Gillespie Continues to Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios
Latasha Gillespie Continues to Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios Ever since George Floyd died at the hands of police officers in Minnesota on May 25, 2020, and the public viewing of his death went viral, America took a stand. Within that stand, many major companies promised to become more inclusive and beef… Continue reading Latasha Gillespie Continues to Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios
Deion Sanders Re-Ups With Nike After Vowing to ‘Never’ Work With Them Again
Back together again! Sports legend and current University of Colorado football coach, Deion Sanders has signed back on with clothing apparel giant, Nike. The former reality TV star made an announcement on his Instagram account last week alerting his audience that he is back with Nike. View this post on Instagram A post… Continue reading Deion Sanders Re-Ups With Nike After Vowing to ‘Never’ Work With Them Again
Orange Blossom Classic Announces SNICKERS® as Official Candy Bar
The Orange Blossom Classic Committee is excited to announce its partnership with Mars Wrigley, by naming SNICKERS®, an official sponsor of the Orange Blossom Classic. The Orange Blossom Classic (OBC), an annual football game steeped in rich tradition, brings together historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to compete in a thrilling matchup. This year, under… Continue reading Orange Blossom Classic Announces SNICKERS® as Official Candy Bar
Electronic Arts and Marvel Announce a Black Panther Game is in Development
If you ever wanted to play a character in Marvel’s Black Panther, you will have your chance soon! Electronic Arts, makes of such popular games like EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, and Madden NFL and Marvel has announced that a Black Panther game is currently in development. As Marvel celebrates the 57th… Continue reading Electronic Arts and Marvel Announce a Black Panther Game is in Development
Kevin Hart Connects With BET to Revive Comic View
Kevin Hart Connects With BET to Revive Comic View With talk of Black Entertainment Television being sold by its parent company, Paramount, a piece of the past will be making its return! Kevin Hart, along with his production company, Hartbeat will be bringing back one of BET’s most popular shows from the past. “Comic View”… Continue reading Kevin Hart Connects With BET to Revive Comic View
Gabby Thomas Beats Sha’Carri Richardson to Clock Fastest Time at 200 Meter Dash
Another Black athlete has clocked the fastest time for the year in a recent track and field competition. According to The Associated Press, Gabby Thomas, who was also competing against Sha’Carri Richardson, who, last week ran the fastest time this year in the women’s 100 meters, bested all runners when she recorded the best time… Continue reading Gabby Thomas Beats Sha’Carri Richardson to Clock Fastest Time at 200 Meter Dash
Russell Westbrook Signs 2-Year Contract with Los Angeles Clippers and Takes Largest Pay Cut ($43M) in NBA History
Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard, Russell Westbrook has recently made history when he signed his latest contract. According to SB Nation, Westbrook re-upped with the Los Angeles Clippers for a reported two-year, $7.9 million deal. With the recent signing, he has taken the largest pay cut in NBA history. Last year, the point guard… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Signs 2-Year Contract with Los Angeles Clippers and Takes Largest Pay Cut ($43M) in NBA History