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A woman of strength and justice: Happy Birthday, Coretta Scott King!

N.W.A. ContributorApril 27, 2017

Happy Birthday to this beautiful Civil Rights activist and wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. May her legacy forever live on!!!... Read More...

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Twitter fans cook up plan for #BlackGirlMagic film merging talents of Ri-Ri, Lupita, Issa and Ava

N.W.A. ContributorApril 26, 2017

Never doubt the power of social media! Thanks to Twitter, it looks like there could actually be a chance of a new film starring Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o, produced Ava Du Vernay and written by Issa Rae made.... Read More...

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N.W.A salutes Ella Fitzgerald: Happy birthday to “First Lady of Song”

N.W.A. ContributorApril 26, 2017

Ms. Ella Fitzgerald, the "First Lady of Song," was born on April 25, 1917 in Newport News, Virginia. Also known as the Queen of Jazz, Fitzgerald's scat-like vocals brought a new trend to the jazz and music industry.... Read More...

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[WATCH] Us or Else: T.I. makes short film about police brutality

N.W.A. ContributorApril 26, 2017

Rapper turned activist? Maybe so. On Monday night, BET aired Rapper T.I.’s short film “Us or Else.”... Read More...

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Beyoncé launches “Formation Scholars” award

N.W.A. ContributorApril 26, 2017

“Okay ladies now let’s get in Formation!” To mark the one year anniversary of her visual album, “Lemonade,” Beyoncé, announced the launch of her scholarship program for female students who are pursuing degrees in creative arts, music literature or African American studies.... Read More...

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Texas school bus seat belt bill passes out of Senate

Press ReleaseApril 26, 2017

enate Bill 693, which would require all new school buses purchased by a district to be equipped with three-point seat belts, was voted out of the Senate on Wednesday. It is now headed to the House where Representative Phelan is carrying the companion.... Read More...

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