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The California Black Freedom Fund, born in 2020 at the height of national protests following the murder of George Floyd, is embarking on an ambitious effort to secure its future: the creation of a $200 million endowment. The move is rare in philanthropy and comes at a politically sensitive moment, as the Trump administration ramps […]
Lawyers for Payton Gendron, the gunman who carried out a racially motivated mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket in 2022, are seeking to have his federal charges dismissed on grounds that the jury pool was not sufficiently diverse. On August 14, Gendron’s defense team argued that Black, Latino, and male jurors were “systemically and significantly […]
WNBA great Candace Parker has signed a multi-year contract extension to remain with TNT Sports as a sports analyst, the broadcaster has confirmed. Parker will continue her role as a commentator for the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship on CBS Sports, a position she has held since 2019. She will also contribute to Bleacher […]
Beyoncé has secured her first Primetime Emmy Award, winning for costume design in her Western-themed “Beyoncé Bowl” halftime performance, which streamed on Netflix during the NFL’s Christmas Day game. The Television Academy announced the honour on 12 August as part of its juried categories, with Beyoncé and her creative team — Shiona Turini, Erica Rice, […]
Drake’s legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG) has taken a fresh turn, with the rapper’s attorneys requesting detailed records relating to his long-time rival, Kendrick Lamar. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Canadian artist’s legal team has filed a motion seeking Kendrick Lamar’s contract with UMG, alongside any documentation connected to alleged incidents of […]
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