During the Fourth of July weekend, the 34th annual LA BLACK PRIDE (LABP) returns to Los Angeles to celebrate all things Black and queer. Today, LABP announced that Raven-Symoné, a Daytime Emmy Award-nominated actress, singer, and songwriter, will receive this year's...
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How Leona Serao Plans To Become The First Black Woman To Fly Solo Around The World
Leona Serao, 23, hopes to make history as the first Black woman to fly solo around the world. She is about to embark on a three-month journey through 33 countries on four continents, beginning in August in New York City. "With my flight around the world, I want to...
Disney Casting Sydney Agudong as Nani Sparks Native Hawaiian and Hawaiian Native Debate
After Sydney Agudong got cast as Nani in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" live-action film, a Twitter thread explaining the difference between Native Hawaiian and Hawaiian Native went viral. A Twitter user who goes by (@LittleMerbeing) expressed her disappointment about...
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Returns Memorial Day Weekend
Following a landmark 2022 event that saw several of the Georgia state capital’s popular mas bands return to the city's downtown core, the organization team, the Atlanta Caribbean carnival Bandleaders Association (ACCBA) has put a full-court press on preparations and...
Raven-Symoné to Receive Icon Award at 9th Annual Truth Awards
Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA), in association with award-winning iconic actress/activist Sheryl Lee Ralph and her non-profit organization, The DIVA Foundation, are excited to announce that groundbreaking actress and LGBTQ+ advocate Raven-Symone´ is among this...
BENNIE THOMPSON AND BENJAMIN CRUMP TO RECEIVE SPECIAL AWARDS AT “54TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS”
Today, the NAACP and BET announced that U.S. Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.) will be honored with the prestigious Chairman’s Award during the “54th NAACP Image Awards.” The Chairman's Award is bestowed in recognition of individuals who demonstrate exemplary...
4 BLACK ACTRESSES TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2023
Since 2023 has arrived, we must let you know about some phenomenal young actresses that will appear on your TV screens this year. From biopics to hunting Abraham Lincoln to young superheroes being tested to a Disney princess, take a look at four black actresses on...
Jaylen Smith Becomes Youngest Black Mayor In The United States
The people of Earle, Arkansas, have elected the youngest black mayor in America. The 18-year-old Jaylen Smith beat Nemi Matthews in a runoff election on December 6th when people visited the polls. Roughly 1,800 people live in Earle, according to 2020 census data. It...
Anna May Wong Becomes First Chinese American Featured On U.S. Currency
Anna May Wong, a Hollywood film star, who had a trailblazing career, will be the first Asian American featured on U.S. currency. The U.S. Mint on Monday will begin producing quarters with her image. In 1905, the legendary Wong Liu Tsong was born in Los Angeles her...
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