Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo is preparing for her first leading film role as she steps into the shoes of rock and roll pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios biopic, “Rosetta.” The project marks a significant milestone for Lizzo, who is not only starring but also producing the film, aiming to shine […]
A rare basketball card featuring NBA legends Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan is on track to make auction history, with bids expected to soar as high as $6 million. The one-of-a-kind 2007 Upper Deck dual Logoman card, signed by both Bryant and Jordan and featuring game-used jersey patches from each icon, has become a centerpiece […]
Brooklyn’s Hip-Hop community is mourning the loss of one of its foundational figures. Howard Thompson, known professionally as Hitman Howie Tee, has died at age 61. Details surrounding his passing have not been made public. Born in England to Jamaican parents and raised in Brooklyn, Howie Tee became a quiet force behind some of the […]
A new nationwide poll suggests that American attitudes towards racial discrimination and workplace diversity are shifting, as fewer US adults now believe Black people face “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of discrimination. The survey, conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, found that 45% of adults feel Black Americans face […]
Kimberly Dowdell has made history in a field traditionally dominated by men, especially those from non-diverse backgrounds. In December 2023, she became the 100th president of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and notably, the first Black woman to hold this esteemed position. Her ascent through the ranks of the AIA is not only a […]
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