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Angela Bassett Reveals She Was Sexually Abused By Mom’s Boyfriend

The Rape Foundation focuses on providing support and treatment “for victims of rape, sexual assault and other forms of sexual abuse.” Bassett speaks on how she’s raising her children to understand that no means no.

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Tyler Perry Studios To House Displaced LGBTQ Youth And Women

“Having a compound that is a beautiful place – right here that is somewhere in this 330 acres – where they’re trained in the business, and they become self-sufficient, they live in nice apartments, there’s daycare, theres all of these wonderful things that allow them to reenter society.”

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Fantasia Returns With New Album ‘Sketchbook’

his album is her first project released “under her independently-ran label imprint via Rock Soul in partnership with B.M.G.” The album consists of 12 tracks and a feature from T-Pain. The album gives a story of who Fantasia is today and “the life she envisions for the future.”

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Kevin Hart Returns To Work This Week

He’s slowly continuing to work, as a TMZ source reveals that, “he’s reported to work this week to promote the upcoming ‘Jumanji’ sequel in a new marketing campaign, which clearly required his presence, because he’s nowhere near 100 percent yet.”

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Simone Biles Is The Most Decorated Gymnast Ever

“She’s just above anything else that we have seen in the sport,” five-time Olympic gold medalist Nadia Comaneci said of Biles on Sunday, praising “the domination that she has toward all the other gymnasts that competed here.”

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FORWARD: 2019 HOMECOMING

It’s a time where everyone comes together – students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends – to show Bison pride. An experience like none other, Howard Homecoming is a time to celebrate the many things that make Howard so special: the community, excellence, and experience!

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Taraji P. Henson Creates ‘Peace Rooms’ For Students Coping With Anxiety And Trauma

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation is named after her father who suffered from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), after his service in the Vietnam war.

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A Look Inside Tyler Perry Studios

The 330 acre film studio consist of sound studios, a white house, a hospital set and a long list of other notable features. This studio location carries great significance as it formally served as a Confederate Army Base.

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Biles Sets Record As US Wins World Gymnastics Team Gold

“Every year it feels better and better just because we’re adding to the legacy,” Biles said. “I feel like I never think of records. I just go out there and do what I came to do, which is compete for the country.”

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Cynthia Erivo To Play Aretha Franklin In National Geographic ‘Genius’ Series

“The third season of the anthology series will explore Franklin’s musical genius and incomparable career, as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world.”

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Nia Long Producing Netflix Thriller ‘Fatal Affair’

“The plot follows a woman who tries to mend her marriage after a brief encounter with an old friend, only to find that he is more dangerous and unstable than she’d realized.”

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Tamron Hall Honors Slain Sister, Victim Of Domestic Violence

Tamron Hall and nephew Leroy Moore opened up 15 years later about the death of sister and mother, Renate, who was killed by her abusive ex.

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Olympic Sprinter Allyson Felix Broke Bolt’s Record Months After Giving Birth

This victory comes a year after being dropped by Nike. In an op-ed article in The New York Times, Felix expresses her feelings towards the brand wanting her to take a 70% pay cut. It seemed that Nike had worries that a pregnancy would decline her performance as an athlete, after declining to agree to a contract to not punish her. 

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Michelle Obama’s Next Project Is A Companion To ‘Becoming’

Obama writes that she hopes the journal will encourage people to write down their “experiences, thoughts, and feelings, in all their imperfections, and without judgment.”

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‘Family Matters’ Reboot In The Works

“People now and then still remember me from that, they meet you and every time I go to the store market, someone always says, ‘Hey, are you that guy from Family Matters?’” 

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Reaction To The Death Of Actress Diahann Carroll

“Diahann Carroll walked this earth for 84 years and broke ground with every footstep. An icon. One of the all-time greats. She blazed trails through dense forests and elegantly left diamonds along the path for the rest of us to follow. Extraordinary life. Thank you, Ms. Carroll.” — Ava DuVernay on Twitter.

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Witness In Ex-Dallas Officer’s Murder Trial Shot And Killed

“We all are,” Merritt said. “Joshua Brown was a key witness in the murder of Botham Jean that helped put Amber Guyger away. We need answers.”

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Tyler Perry Christens New Studio With Help Of Oprah, Others

“I think it’s pivotal in everything that we’ve done, everything that we’re doing still, that we continue to try to motivate and inspire people,” Perry told The Associated Press as he shook hands with well-wishers.

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Will Smith Launches ‘Fresh Prince’ Themed Clothing Line 

“I put my thang down, flipped it and reversed it. Then put it on sale.” The line consists of a combination of track jackets, track pants, the official Bel-Air tee, Will Power tee, and a few other selections.

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ESSENCE And Pepsi’s ‘She Got Now’ Celebrates HBCU Women

“As today’s student body builds upon this legacy, we are excited to continue to empower the next group of emerging leaders.”

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Ava DuVernay Launches Film Series for Women of Color

Earlier this year, DuVernay opened the “Amanda Theater,” named after her late aunt, Denise Amanda Sexton, at her ARRAY campus in Historic Filipinotown, L.A. The theater itself is also a work of art.

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Mathew Knowles Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Knowles said, “The first calls I made were to my kids, and my former wife, Tina. My wife, Gena, already knew; she went with me to the exam.”

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Oprah Winfrey Makes More Than $1M Donation To UNCF

The UNCF is a college scholarship organization, that is currently “serving as the nation’s leading advocate for the importance of minority education and community engagement.” They stand by their mission statement that “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”

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New Damon Wayans Comedy Series Coming To ABC

“The sitcom reportedly features a story line that mirrors Wayans’ own life.”

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Usher, Drake Co-Sign Newcomer Summer Walker’s Latest Album

Summer Walker has only been on the scene for about a year, but she is already making a name for herself.

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Idris Elba’s ‘In The Long Run’ To Air On Starz

Idris Elba’s semi-autobiographical series has been available in the UK since March of 2018 and in November it will be available in the US on Starz.

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Willow And Jaden Smith Grace Cover Of Vogue Italia

Jaden and Willow Smith were featured on the latest cover of Vogue Italia to highlight how their activism has been making progressive changes throughout the U.S.

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Winston Duke Stars In Kevin Durant’s ‘Swagger’

“It explored the world of youth basketball , and the players, their families, and coaches who walk the fine line between dreams and ambition, and opportunism, and corruption,” says the Deadline Report.

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Kanye West Set To Release Gospel Album

Kanye announced that he will no longer make secular music and will only be doing gospel from here on out.

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Fans Send Condolences To Snoop Dogg’s Family After Loss of Grandson

Support for Snoop Dogg and his family has been great since the passing of Snoop Dogg’s 10-day old grandson.

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‘RHOA’ Star Eva Marcille Welcomes Baby No. 3!

Eva announced her pregnancy in May on RHOA, and has continued to share her family’s joy with fans through Instagram posts featuring her flower-themed her baby shower and baby name announcement.

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Nick Cannon Snags His Own Talk Show

Wild ‘N Out producer and host, Nick Cannon, is getting his own daytime talk show in 2020 after guest hosting on The Wendy Williams Show.

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LisaRaye McCoy Named “Queen Mother” Of Ghana

“Wow! African queen! I’m still trying to let that sink in!” McCoy exclaimed in Blavity. ‘To have such an honor bestowed upon me by own African people is a testament to my hard work and character.”

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Must See: ‘RHOA’ Season 12 Trailer

“Everyone seems like they’re exactly where they want to be,” said Cynthia Bailey.

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Tyler Perry To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Tyler Perry will be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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‘RHOA’ Star Kandi Burruss Expecting Baby #3 Via Surrogate

Real Housewives of Atlanta star and business mogul, Kandi Burruss, announced on Bravo that they would be expecting their third child via a surrogate.

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‘New Jack City’ Reboot Is In The Works

The original “New Jack City” was directed by Melvin Van Peebles, written by Thomas Lee Wright and had a star-studded cast including Ice-T, Chris Rock, Wesley Snipes, Allen Payne and more.

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Lil Kim and Faith Evans Going On Tour

Faith Evans says, “We about to do a ‘First Ladies’ tour. I’m putting it out there in the universe.” Many fans are now manifesting this into a reality. Despite all rumored “beef” the two ladies are seen embracing one another and expressing their appreciation to Biggie for bringing them together.

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The Newseum Set To Close Its Doors Soon

The museums founder, the Freedom Forum, is looking forward to continuing their mission of being “dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people.” The public will still have access to the Newseum through digital outreach, traveling exhibits, and web-based programs.

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‘RHOA’ Peter Thomas Loses Sports Bar To Tax Lien

Former RHOA husband closes his North Carolina Sports Bar due to tax debts.

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Motown Mogul Berry Gordy Announces Retirement At 89

Gordy sold the record label in 1988, but remained active, developing a musical and staying involved with the Motown Museum’s $50 million expansion campaign.

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Kanye West Attracts Thousands To Wyoming For Worship Service

The center estimates 3,800 people attended the hour-long “Sunday Service” in the Robbie Powwow Garden.

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Winfrey Picks Ta-Nehisi Coates Novel For Her Book Club

“I was just as surprised as anybody. I pretty much write for myself and the only people I think about are my wife and my editor,” says Coates, whose novel is her latest book club pick. “I was really happy (about the news from Winfrey). But I think the most encouraging part was that she’s a reader. It was clear from the conversation that she’s a reader. This is not a marketing ploy. There’s nothing to be cynical about.”

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Tamron Hall and Kenya Moore Shed Light On IVF

“IVF has been used more frequently in recent years as a first line of therapy for all causes of infertility.”

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Issa Rae To Produce “Set it Off” Remake

“I personally think that’s something you just leave alone,” Pinkett-Smith said. “It’s a classic, it’s done.”

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Rihanna Says All Women Deserve To Feel Sexy

One fan tweeted, “Put aside the INSANE performances and choreo. This woman put every type of woman in her show- POC, plus size, trans, women with disabilities- everyone! And they all looked SEXY AF. Rihanna’s stomping on every other lingerie company’s neck.” (@TyneElaine).

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Dual-Tone Gowns Of Pink And Red Ruled The Emmys Carpet

“With many also showcasing ’80s hints of bold shoulders, it shows an emerging optimism on the red carpet and a willingness to have a little fun with fashion,” said Kerry Pieri, the fashion and features director for HarpersBazaar.com.

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‘When They See Us’ Honors Real Central Park 5 At Emmys

“This is for Raymond, Yusef, Antron, Kevin, and King Korey Wise. Thank you so much, it’s an honor. It’s a blessing,” said Jerome.

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Tracee Ellis Ross Launches Hair Care Line

Tracee Ellis Ross launches a hair care line for Afro-textured hair.

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HU Announces Isiah “Ike” Leggett As Convocation Speaker Sept. 20

“We are honored to have Mr. Isiah Ike Leggett serve as the Opening Convocation speaker as we kick off the new school year,” says President Wayne A. I. Frederick. “Mr. Leggett’s commitment to the community is an example of how public service is both a calling and a passion for those who want to create change within their communities.”

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