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Future Opens S.T.E.A.M Lab In Atlanta For Disadvantage Youth, ” It’s Important That All Students Receive Access To STEAM Education Regardless Of Their Background”

( 📸: Getty Images ) Cousins! Future is doing his big one in assisting students secure a future of their own, as the rapper has recently opened up a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M ) Lab! According to Black Enterprise Future alongside his Freewishes Foundation has partnered up with 2K Foundations for […]

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Bridging The Gap Between Hollywood and Inner-City Youth With Brian Hooks!

In our first talk-back of 2021 we had the pleasure of Kicking it One on One with legendary comedian, actor, producer and director Brian Hooks! Well known for leading a successful and independent multi-decade career, Hooks is now exploring and creating new opportunities. In a one on one conversation with our founder Tamara’Shanay, Hooks speaks […]

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Barbie Honors Journalist And Activist, Ida B. Wells For Inspiring Women Series, Doll Launch!

-Avier Wanjou-Brass- Cousins! Activist Ida B. Wells used her voice to report the lynching against Black men in the south. Being one of the early leaders of the civil rights movement, it is only right Mattel pays tribute to the life and legacy of the journalist! As reported by ABC News, the toy company plans […]

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HBCU Prairie View A&M University Establishes Writing Program In Honor Of Toni Morrison!

Cousins! In honor of the life and legacy of iconic novelist Toni Morrison, HBCU Prairie View A&M University has officially announced the establishment of a curriculum designed program set to empower future writers! According to News One; the Toni Morrison Writing Program Will appoint a writer in residence who will help develop and introduce students […]

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Barack And Michelle Obama Set To Deliver 2020 Commencement Speech For Graduating Class!

#Cousins;Our FOREVER President and First Lady #Barack and #MichelleObama are set to conduct a special virtual event for the high school graduating class of #2020! According to ABC News, Barack and Michelle will hold two separate celebration ceremonies within the month of June. It has been indicated that Mr. Obama will also be apart of […]

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#BlackWomenDoingIt : Serena Williams Lands First Major Win In 3 Years, Donates Prize $ To Wildfire Relief!

Congratulations are in order, the legendary #SerenaWilliams has officially won her first tennis match since giving birth to her daughter three years ago! According to People Magazine; Williams win derives from a recent match against Jessica Pegula at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand on Sunday. Williams beat Pegula 6-3 and 6-4. “It feels […]

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82 Year Old Body Builder & Grandmother Sends Home Invader To Hospital!

You picked the wrong house chump.. A 82 year old woman and world renowned body builder is being praised for defending herself and her property after sending a burglar to the hospital for breaking into her home recently! According to Blavity ; Rochester, NY resident Willie Murphy, 82 was home alone Nov.21st when a sudden […]

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Tyler Perry Lends Helping Hand To American Couple Stuck In Mexican Hospital With $16K+ Hospital Bill!

Black #Hollywood pioneer #TylerPerry has recently stepped in to help a sick man and his wife out who are currently stranded at a Mexican hospital that will not allow them to leave until their bill is paid in full! According to TMZ ; an Atlanta newly engaged couple were having the time of their life […]

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Judge Mathis Donates 50,000 Bottles Of Water To Flint, Michigan Students!

To this day #Flint , #Michigan residents continue to struggle with obtaining clean and fresh water. With little to no assistance from the government and an exceeding decline in children’s health; residents remain in dyer need of help! Beloved television Judge Greg Mathis has recently committed the ultimate act of kindness. According to #TheGrio Mathis […]

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Jay Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation Gala Raises $ 6 Million Towards College Scholarship Funding!

The industries most elite were in attendance this past weekend within support of The Shawn Carter Foundation Gala! Taking place in #Hollywood , Florida at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino #JayZ and friends were to able raise a total of $6 million dollars towards his college scholarship funding program, according to Complex Magazine. […]

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#BlackWomenDoingIt : TLC , Kelly Rowland And Ciara To Headline Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade!

The 93rd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving celebration is going to be dripping with #BlackGirlMagic in all it’s glory this year. Best selling girl group TLC , and R&B artists Ciara and Kelly Rowland are set to headline the upcoming parade! According to #RatedRandB ; TLC will be vibing out with the audience as they strut their […]

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LeBron James To Build Temporary Housing For Families Of His I PROMISE School!

NBA all star #LebronJames is showing and proving that he is fully dedicated to inflicting a positive change within his hometown of Akron, Ohio. Not only has he established a fully developed grade school for young children but he is also in the works of providing a safe house for those enrolled students also! According […]

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Issa Rae To Executive Produce New HBO Series Titled “Rap Sh*t” !

#IssaRae is continuing her life’s mission of putting on for the black community within the media industry by creating content that speaks to us. The latest project on Issa’s ever growing to-do list is a brand new scripted series in partnership with her home network of HBO! According to #VibeMagazine it has recently been announced […]

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Lizzo’s Hit Single Truth Hurts Makes Billboard History With 7 Week Reign At No.1 Spot!

Congratulations are in order! #Lizzo has successfully proven yet again that she’s 100% that B***h after creating Billboard history upon reaching the seventh week mark with her hit single Truth Hurts! According to #Billboard Lizzo has officially tied with #IggyAzalea’s hit record “Fancy” feat Charli XCX as the longest reigning rap song by a female […]

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Michael Jordan Establishes New Clinic For Patients With Lack Of Insurance Coverage!

NBA all star #MichaelJordan has recently stepped in to help ease the pain of patients in search of affordable health care with the establishment of an all new clinic! According to #EssenceMagazine ; Jordan has officially established two medical clinics in Charlotte, #NorthCarolina. Sources have confirmed that the facilities have been designed to provide affordable […]

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#HistoryMade : Montgomery Elects First Black Mayor Ever!

History has officially been made! After 200 long years #Montgomery , #Alabama has elected it’s very first black Mayor; Judge #StevenReed! According to #Vox , the votes were officially tallied in Tuesday night; with the results reading 67% of residents courting in Reed’s favor over candidate and television station owner #DavidWoods. Reed serves as one […]

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Oprah Winfrey Donates $ 13 Million To HBCU Of Morehouse!

Through out Oprah Winfrey’s long standing career she has rightfully secured the crown of not only being one of the most successful media moguls in the world, but also a real life fairy godmother when it comes down to revealing life changing surprises! According to #YahooNews ; Oprah revealed on Monday that she will be […]

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Issa Rae Makes Major Investment In Black Women Led Tech Company!

The good cousin #IssaRae is still in these streets making major industry moves while sticking to the mission statement of “ Rooting for everyone black! “ Within her most recent chess move, Issa has bid a major investment in the all Black women led technology company of Streamlytics. Streamlytics is described as a #LosAngeles based […]

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LisaRaye Crowned Queen Mother Of Ghana!

From the big screen to Royal Queen, #LisaRaye has recently accepted the prestigious honor of being named Queen Mother of #Ghana ! According to the #SourceMagazine an African traditional enstoolment ceremony was held for Raye the day before her birthday on Sunday at the Cicada Restaurant & Club in downtown Los Angeles. An Enstoolment also […]

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#SecureTheBag : Nick Cannon To Host And Produce New Day Time Talk Show In 2020!

Congratulations are in order! Our fellow cousin, business man and media mogul #NickCannon is moving up in the world and soon will be able to add the title “Day Time Talk Show Host”  to his already extensive resume! According to #TheRoot , Cannon has successfully sealed a deal with Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury. He will host a nationally […]

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Atlanta Business Owner Pays Off 30 Student’s Tuition At Clark Atlanta University!

We can all agree that a college education no matter the institution or location is super expensive. From part time to full time classes, those courses have the supernatural ability of burning a hole in your pocket! However we must urge you all, never be to shy to ask for what you need you never […]

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#SayItAintSo : Terrence Howard Announces OfficialRetirement From Acting!

Well #Family we must admit we definitely didn’t see this one coming. Fox #Empire beloved villian and long time actor #TerrenceHoward has recently announced his retirement from the world of acting. According to #Complex , Howard announced during an interview with #ExtraTV host Chelsie Kryst that he is exiting the acting game right after the […]

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T.I Lands Number One Spot On Apple Music Chart With New Podcast “ expediTIously”

It hasn’t even been 48 hours since the #Atlanta native himself officially made his debut into the world of podcasting. However much like the name of his show, T.I has managed to land the number one spot on the Apple Music chart “expediTIously.” According to #TheBlast , expediTIously serves as a free space where T.I […]

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#HerStory : Lisa Leslie To Receive Statue Outside Of Staples Center!

WNBA All Star legend #LisaLeslie is still creating history within her own right. It has recently been announced that she is set to receive her very own Statue outside of the Los Angeles Staple Center. According to #Blavity; Leslie’s statue will be the 11th outside of the Staples Center. However she will be the first […]

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#ForTheCulture : Barbie To Honor Rosa Parks For Women’s Equality Day!

In honor of Women’s Equality Day , #Mattel has announced the official release of a special Barbie doll to commerate the life and legacy of #RosaParks. According to #Blavity ; Mattel announced the big news of the doll Monday on the official anniversary of Women’s Equality Day. Women’s Equality Day is a day utilized to […]

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Starz Power Player Rotimi Snags Role In Coming 2 America Sequel!

“Ladies, ladies and more ladies; Mr. Sexy Nigerian Butterscotch” also known as the singing Afrobeat and R and B sensation #Rotimi has officially been added to the cast of the highly anticipated Coming 2 America sequel! According to #EssenceMagazine ; Rotimi will be joined by the original 1980’s cast of the film and many new […]

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Jay Z & Will Smith Invest In Air BNB Camp Life Experience App!

Hollywood all stars Jay-Z and Will Smith have recently thrown their hats in towards a new investment designed to change the entire outdoor experience for us all! #Complex reports that recent announcements have confirmed the two business tycoons have forwarded a hefty cash load towards Hipcamp, an Air BNB-like app that brings to life the […]

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Actress Snags Role In Tyler Perry New Series After Viral Billboard Scenario!

In a world full of bright smiles and flashing cameras, one must be willing to go the extra mile to make their dreams come true whether people respect it or not. According to #TheGrio; earlier this year Racquel Bailey went viral on multiple social media platforms after she purchased a billboard with the sole intention […]

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CNN In The Works Of Creating All Black News Panel Show!

Word on the street is the super news platform of #CNN is in the midst of creating an ALL Black news panel show and we are 110% here for it!!! According to #TheGrio ; the network will possibly bring together house hold names such as April Ryan, Andrew Gullium, Angela Rye, and Bakari Sellers, as […]

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Harlem Children Zone’s Peaceful March Against Gun Violence Draws Crowd Of 4,000 People!

Thousands of children gathered in the streets of #NewYorkCity recently to help spread awareness against the widely increasing issue of gun violence! According to #FoxNews5 ; the parade was established by the non profit organization of Harlem’s Children Zone. The main objective of the March is to demand an end to gun violence.“We understand there’s […]