Canton, OH

Black Enterprise

The movie premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. A new documentary, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, celebrates the beauty of Black girlhood through the age-old cotillion experience. The Debutants follows three “debs”—Teylar Bradley, Amelia Boles, and Dedra Robbins—as they navigate the challenges of coming of age and make...

New Documentary ‘The Debutants’ Celebrates Black Girlhood Through The Cotillion Experience

Kaitlyn Sardin has gone viral, amassing millions of views and taking her Irish reels to Instagram, mashing up hip-hop with traditional moves. Kaitlyn Sardin might not be the quintessential image that immediately comes to mind when most people think of what an Irish dancer looks like. But this Black creator has taken her Irish reels to Instagram, mashing up hip-hop with traditional moves and has gone viral in the process.

Blending Irish Dance With Hip Hop: Here’s How This Black Dancer Is Captivating Millions Online With Her Unique Style

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

NBC News

Country star Martina McBride is celebrating her daughter Ava. “This girl turned 19 a few days ago. My girl. I love you, Ava,” McBride captioned a recent Instagram post. “I love all the stuff we do together… all the kitchen hangs, the trips to the veggie stand, the talks, the laughs. How we are deeply connected in all the ways big and small. You are wonderfully made.”

Country star Martina McBride shares a rare photo of her 19-year-old daughter

The documentary was released on Netflix and produced by Shonda Rhimes' Shondaland. The creation and impact of Black Barbie is now on display in a new documentary. Black Barbie details the doll’s representation and influence on diversity. Netflix released it on Juneteenth. The documentary began with its director, Lagueria...

‘Black Barbie’: A New Documentary Showcases Doll’s Creation And Impact On Diversity

The Forward

While definitions of equity vary, my most elementary understanding of it is best illustrated by a graphic created by artist Angus Maguire for the Interaction Institute for Social Change. The widely shared graphic draws a simple distinction between equality and equity through three people watching a baseball game over a fence. On the side of...

The View from My Crate: Calling for Equitable Jewish Communities

CBS DFW

Fifty-five years after a raid on New York City's Stonewall Inn sparked riots that catalyzed the gay liberation movement and became a cornerstone of modern LGBTQ advocacy, Pride celebrations are bigger and bolder than ever. Meant to commemorate the Stonewall uprising each June, Pride Month in many parts of the world has grown into a four-week extravaganza marked by parades, parties, concerts and an array of cultural events that pay homage to its roots in free expression and identity.Corporations have cashed in on the festivities, especially since the U.S. legalized marriage equality in 2015.But this year, public-facing Pride campaigns at some...

Major brands scaled back Pride campaigns in 2024. Here's why that matters.

WNBA star Chelsea Gray and NASCAR driver Zach Herrin shared their journeys.

LGBTQ+ athletes talk journey of coming out and inclusivity in sports industry

A rare white bison calf was sighted at Yellowstone National Park, bringing indigenous tribes together for a spiritual ceremony. They say the birth of the special American buffalo is a prophecy fulfilled, but also that there's a wider message that needs to be heard.

Celebration of rare white bison birth in Yellowstone comes with a warning

Daily Mail

Video of a sorority from the University of Houston Downtown, Gama Alpha Omega, has faced harsh criticism as girls were seen dancing and stepping to Crime Mob's 'Knuck it if you buck.'

Viral video of sorority girls gyrating to X-rated rap sparks fury over 'cultural appropriation'

In a lyric on her latest album, Beyoncé sings “denim on denim, on denim, on denim.”. Levi Strauss shoppers are taking that advice to heart. Levi Strauss executives are ecstatic. Western wear is booming as consumers opt for top-to-bottom denim looks, the iconic, 171-year-old clothing maker said on...

Western craze boosts sales of Levi denim dresses and skirts

The US Sun

WENDY Williams had $55 million in the bank before her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, took over and told her she had no money left, per court documents. In an affidavit submitted to a New Jersey court and exclusively obtained by The U.S. Sun, Wendy‘s best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, claimed to have seen the […]

Wendy Williams ‘had $55m in bank’ before guardian took over & told her she had ‘no money’ left, court docs claim

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	Actor James Krishna Floyd makes his directorial debut with “Unicorns,” a film that delves deep into the complexities of identity within the U.K.’s South Asian LGBTQ+ community.Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd's LGBTQ Romance 'Unicorns' Acquired by Signature for U.K. (EXCLUSIVE)




	From a script written by Floyd, “Unicorns” follows Aysha/Ashiq, a queer South Asian club performer living a double life who meets Luke, a straight, single-father mechanic, with whom unexpected sparks begin to fly. The film stars Ben Hardy (“Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Love at First Sight”), newcomer Jason Patel, Nisha Nayar (“Buddha of Suburbia”), Hannah Onslow (“Empire of Light”) and Sagar Radia (“Industry”). 




	Floyd, who co-directed the film with Sally...

LGBTQ Romance Breaks Barriers in James Krishna Floyd and Sally El Hosaini’s ‘Unicorns’

Cinemablend

Here are 7 LGBTQ+ directors who made a name for themselves in queer cinema.

7 LGBTQ+ Directors Who Have Shaped Queer Cinema With Their Careers

As Covid cases continue to rise this summer, doctors are urging people to get tested if they’re feeling sick as it’s hard to diagnose symptoms alone. NBC News’ Erika Edwards reports on the latest Covid advice from doctors and the increase in new strains and mutations.

Doctors urge people to get tested amid a summer Covid wave

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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Southlake, TX

Robert Morris, a pastor and the founder of Gateway Church, wanted to know what it was going to take to prevent the woman on the phone from going public with her accusation that he’d sexually abused her as a child. “Put a price on it,” Morris said on Sept....

Pastor Robert Morris asked his accuser how much her silence would cost, phone transcript shows

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Incarcerated Americans and their families have been frustrated by the replacement of in-person visits by video calls, which experts say are costly and deprive loved ones of human contact. Two lawsuits in Michigan seek to reverse the practice and one sheriff explains why he changed his mind on the matter. NBC News’ Lester Holt reports.

Jails across America replace in-person visits with costly video calls, frustrating families

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Los Angeles Times

LGBTQ+ people have helped define America. Our contributions to the nation's cultural identity are indelible. We cannot be erased.

Queer people have shaped America. Why celebrating that fact protects kids

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From Irish reel to Instagram reel: How one Black dancer fuses traditional and modern steps

When most people think about Irish dancing, some traditional images may come to mind: lively tunes, white dancers, clacking feet and perhaps a touch of Celtic...

From Irish reel to Instagram reel: How one Black dancer fuses traditional and modern steps

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