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Brigid Pfeifer

He may have never landed a breakout role, but his career has held an impact nonetheless. Yesterday, it was revealed to the public and media outlets that actor Tom Bower has passed away. He was 86 years old.

'The Waltons' and 'Die Hard 2' Actor Dies at 86

New York City, NY

Long before Juneteenth, enslaved and free Black New Yorkers celebrated African culture during a holiday that eventually made white people feel threatened. Pinkster (Dutch for Pentecost) marked the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Jesus Christ’s disciples. The religious celebration was a little-known African American holiday with roots in 17th-century Dutch colonial New York. Over time, the festival evolved into “a form of cultural resistance,” that included African dance and drum performances.

Why White Fear Of Black Power Outlawed An African American Holiday Before Juneteenth

Many believe that being white in America automatically comes with benefits. But is that really true anymore?. Affirmative action policies are designed to level the playing field but are often seen as disadvantaging white applicants in college admissions and job opportunities. This has led to feelings of resentment among those who believe they are losing out on opportunities.

21 Reasons It May No Longer Be ‘Privileged’ to Be White in America

America’s Black history is often overlooked or misrepresented. What are the hidden truths that need to be acknowledged and understood?. The transatlantic slave trade forcibly brought over 12 million Africans to the Americas. This massive human trafficking operation’s scale and brutality are often understated. 2. Black Wall Street’s...

21 Denied Truths About America’s Black History

As the United States continues to confront the realities and legacy of slavery, Americans continue to challenge myths about the country's history. One enduring myth is that slavery was a largely male endeavor—that for the most part, the buying, selling, trading and profiting from enslavement were carried out by white men alone.

American slavery wasn't just a white man's business—new research shows how white women profited, too

Louisiana State

Daily Mail

Majority-white cities are popping up across the South as wealthy communities attempt to break away from poorer black neighborhoods.

Southern white cities rise as rich locals break away from black areas

A gender-bending film (streaming on Hulu) that wields whiteface to interrogate the appropriation of Black culture into affluent, gendered white spaces, the film, upon initial release, was critically reviled. NEW YORK, NY.- When the oversexed basketball player Latrell Spencer (Terry Crews) turns to his date to sing Vanessa Carlton’s “A...

'White Chicks' at 20: Comedy beyond the pale

New Orleans, LA

ESPN Lafayette

New Orleans. It's a special place filled with whimsical architecture and old city buildings, haunted tales, mysterious Bayous and swamps, a magical centuries-old downtown, one-of-a-kind cuisine, and musical history tales. What's not to love?. HISTORY OF NEW ORLEANS. It is the second oldest city in Louisiana and by far the...

The 9 Marvelous, Magical Wonders Of New Orleans

It was the evening of March 27, 2022 and many Black Americans were doing what we always do – suffering through the boredom of the Oscar Awards, hoping to see some of our faves win the coveted trophy associated with the event. It was almost a given that rapper...

They Not Like Us: How Black Culture Never Dismissed Will Smith

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Woman's World

With these 13 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' facts, get an inside look at the James Cagney musical classic like never before.

‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’: 13 Facts About the James Cagney Musical, Perfect for July 4th

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

The Conversation U.S.

These endeavors end up turning the complexity of Black life into a stunt.

There’s a strange history of white journalists trying to better understand the Black experience by ‘becoming’ Black

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Actor Morgan Freeman blasted the idea of Black History Month, calling it an “insult” and saying the separate designation of black history is “not right.”. The 87-year-old actor said he “detests” Black History Month. “The mere idea of it. You are going to give me...

Morgan Freeman Calls Black History Month ‘An Insult’: ‘My History Is American History’

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(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

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

As evidenced by time, every generation eventually comes up with their own unique language, creating terms and phrases used to relate to one another or convey certain emotions. These phrases gain popularity through personal interactions and, more recently, digital engagement. While some may be distinctive to a particular age range or group, many terms commonly used today by both Gen Z and Gen Alpha, like "tea," "flex," or "shade" are derived from previous generations and have origins in Black and particularly Black queer culture.

These Popular Gen-Z & Alpha Phrases Are Actually Rooted in Black Culture

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sat down with Urban One’s CEO Alfred Liggins for an in-depth talk about the impact of Black culture in America in Cannes, France.On Wednesday (June 19), the Urban One Influential Beach at the Cannes Lions Festival in France wa...

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sat down with Urban One’s CEO Alfred Liggins for an in-depth talk about the impact of Black culture in America in Cannes, France.On Wednesday (June 19), the Urban One Influential Beach at the Cannes Lions Festival in France wa... - NewsBreak

sat down with Urban One’s CEO Alfred Liggins for an in-depth talk about the impact of Black culture in America in Cannes, France.On Wednesday (June 19), the Urban One Influential Beach at the Cannes Lions Festival in France wa...

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