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A black woman becomes #bankNOTEable in Canada!!! Activist Viola Desmond will be on Canada’s $10 bill!

Many of us know that Canada had a Civil Rights Movement of their own, and black people from all over the world were taking a stand through public sit-ins and other boycotts that showed many business owners and public officials that we were not going to be undermined and mocked any longer without a fight. One of those brave people were Canadian activist Viola Desmond. She will now be featured on Canada's $10 bill!!!... Read More...

Howard University’s “Showtime” Marching Band and other D.C. public school bands will not perform at 2017 inaugural parade

As the results of our presidential election took a turn for the worse for many people in this country, things have seemed to calm down— for a little while. In the meantime, Howard University’s infamous and legendary marching band has decided not to participate in the upcoming inauguration for president elect Donald Trump. ... Read More...

Our favorites support our historically black colleges: Tyrese, Usher, Future and Jeezy donate to the United Negro College Fund

We already love them for their impeccable artistry, but now we can say we love them for supporting our very own HBCUs! Mainstream entertainers Tyrese Gibson, Usher Raymond, Future and Young Jeezy have each recently donated $25,000 to The United Negro College Fund while at the 33rd annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball!!! The men’s donations helped the organization to surpass their goal of $1 million.... Read More...

Lionel Richie to kick off the New Year from Las Vegas with the first performance of 2017 moments after midnight on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017”

Turn your television on and bring in the New Year with music legend Lionel Richie! Richie will make a special appearance from his concert in Las Vegas on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017.” Richie will be the first performance of 2017, performing his song “All Night Long” immediately following the midnight countdown and Times Square celebration. ... Read More...