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Jeffrey Wright’s mishap that cost him a Denzel movie

Fresh from a Best Lead Actor Oscar nod for American Fiction, Jeffrey Wright will join Denzel Washington and Spike Lee in the film High and Low. The movie is a modern take on a classic 1963 thriller by Akira Kurosawa,

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9 reasons to travel to state parks

Americans often zoom straight to the big-name National Parks, leaving the equally stunning State Parks waiting quietly for some love. It’s like choosing a famous chain restaurant over a local hidden gem; you might miss out on the best meal

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Harvard says eat this food and get smarter

We recently posted an article on the importance of fruit to longevity of life. Thanks to Harvard University, we know what food can increase brain power. Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritionist, and Lisa Genova, a neuroscientist, both say green leafy

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15 snacks to improve your health and wellness

The hustle of daily life often leads us to make poor choices regarding our health and wellness — and primarily our diets. When convenience becomes the determining factor in what one eats it typically results in the consumption of fast

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What you should know about the Oscars tonight

The Oscars are upon us — tonight, Sunday, March 10, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. Has it been a year already?   Last year’s show was shockingly-progressive—considering the institution. The “so-not-an-Oscar movie” Everything Everywhere All

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Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys flex their Black art collection

Stepping into the Brooklyn Museum for the Giants exhibition, curated by the powerhouse couple Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, feels like entering a mansion with minimalist furniture and maximalist art. A home with towering, masterpieces created by a who’s who

Mary J. Blige wears a black dress on the red carpet.

Mary J. Blige festival leaves Atlanta for New York

Mary J. Blige, nine-time Grammy winner, Oscar-nominee, and 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, appeared on “CBS Mornings” on Wednesday, March 6, to announce the return of the Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit, which debuted last

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Adidas drops final batch of Yeezy shoes

Adidas, the iconic sportswear giant, has dropped its third and final batch of Yeezy sneakers, the once-coveted kicks that lost their luster after the brand cut ties with Ye West, the rapper formerly Kanye West. The move is part of

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10 must-see Netflix films about Black men in music

“People love music because it’s … playing the thing that we all know is unfolding, whether we want to accept it or not,” says Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste in his Oscar-nominated 2023 Netflix documentary, American Symphony. The “thing” Batiste refers

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The Chicago Cubs empower young artists of color

In the heart of Chicago, a city rich in cultural connections, the Chicago Cubs and Marquee Sports Network have joined forces with The Kulture Museum and Mogul Nation Purpose Academy (Mogul Nation) to inaugurate a pop-up art exhibit in celebration

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Life after death: Michael Jackson continues to influence music

Michael Jackson cleared a path for Jon Batiste. Batiste’s original Netflix documentary American Symphony, produced by the Obamas’ Higher Ground production company, follows the musician’s journey to composing a modern symphony that reflects the diversity and complexity of America, while

How Denzel Washington ‘woke up’ while making new movie

Denzel Washington‘s latest film, The Little Things, is currently No. 1 in America. Despite it being streamed simultaneously on HBO Max, the movie made nearly $5 million at the box office. Before the pandemic, such a stat would have served as