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CJ Wallace is an actor, artist, social justice advocate and the son of Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace and R&B songstress Faith Evans. He makes an appearance and drops facts in the BET original groundbreaking documentary “SMOKE: Marijuana + Black America,” executive produced and narrated by multiplatinum rapper and entrepreneur Nasir “Nas” Jones. The two-hour documentary…

Ice Cube has caught backlash since it was revealed that he helped the Republican presidential campaign with its so-called “Platinum Plan.” On Oct. 14, 2020, Katrina Pierson, senior adviser to the president’s reelection campaign, announced that the rapper helped with the Platinum Plan, a $500 billion package proposed by Republicans to help the Black community.…

Willow Smith told her mother that she and brother Jaden felt “shunned” by members of the Black community while they were coming up in the game because they were “too different.” Willow, 19, shared her sentiments with her mother Jada Pinkett Smith during the latest episode of their online show, “Red Table Talk,” about feeling…

Travis Scott has vowed to help instigate societal change “in any way.” The “Sicko Mode” hitmaker is relieved the wider world is growing to understand the injustices and inequality the Black community faces and now he knows they are “listening,” he wants to do whatever he can to make a long-lasting difference. Speaking in his…

Daryl Butler is the head of marketing for HP’s personal systems division. After receiving dual bachelor’s degrees in marketing and finance from Morehouse College before earning an MBA from Pepperdine University. He has more than 25 years of experience working with brands including Beats by Dre, Nike, The Jordan Brand and Boost Mobile, among others. Butler…

Amanda Seales shocked fans of “The Real” when she decided to walk away from the show after only a few months of serving as co-host. During an Instagram Live interview with comedian Godfrey, Seales provided more insight on why she decided to leave. Seales said the White producers were out of touch with Black culture…

BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate, and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective. BIN is focused on service to the Black community and providing an information window for those outside the community…

Epidemiologist, Dr. Kenyatta Stephens says Black and Brown communities continue to be disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to the lack of a singular authority on the matter. Stephens made the revelation while speaking with rolling out’s CEO, Munson Steed on Health IQ. “So, the problem with not having a singular cohesive message is…

The world has been turned upside down. Many of our most sacred and personal rituals have been adjusted to accommodate these changes. As a result of the global pandemic, deaths have spiked, affecting both hospitals and funeral homes. The relationships between the two have been strained because of the volume of bodies that must be…

Congressman Hank Johnson is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia’s 4th Congressional District. Johnson spoke with Munson Steed about the misinformation about the coronavirus and health disparities that are hurting the Black community.

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Colin Kaepernick is looking to step up to plate and help those who are affected by the global pandemic. On April 16, the former star quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers recently announced that he will be giving back, specifically to Black communities. “Black and brown communities are being disproportionately devastated by COVID-19 because of…

From Dec. 26 until Jan. 1, communities across the nation will celebrate Kwanzaa. Created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Ph.D., more than 30 million people will celebrate Kwanzaa this year alone. According to Karenga, an African American scholar and the author of 10 books including Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture, Kwanzaa is…

Southwest Atlanta native Evan Pitts has dedicated his time and energy to identifying solutions that address barriers to equitable health care. He has developed several health initiatives that have positively impacted individuals with HIV seeking care, and he spearheaded the development of Ryan White and SAMHSA supportive programs for a small national nonprofit. He currently…

Morehouse Healthcare in Atlanta is a multi-specialty medical practice and one of Georgia’s premier primary care facilities. Founded in 1985, it began as Morehouse Medical Associates Inc. but later changed its name to Morehouse Healthcare. With more than 100 full-time practicing physicians who also serve on the clinical faculty at the prestigious Morehouse School of…

Wendy Williams has a lot to be thankful for. The woman oftentimes called the “Queen of All Media” is celebrating a decade of her eponymous talk show where she is one of the nation’s most popular hosts. Her show has earned a Daytime Emmy Award and is always competing with Ellen Degeneres for the top ratings…

David Clarke, the ultra-conservative Republican sheriff from Wisconsin, claims voting Democrat destroys Black families. In fact, according to his interview with WND, Clarke, 60, believes it is no coincidence that the most dangerous cities in America are all led politically by Democrats. The flamboyant and flame-throwing sheriff also claims that the Democratic party preys on the ills of…

To kick off Black History Month, President Donald Trump gathered together a group of Black, umm … leaders, that he plans to work with during his administration. Some of those gathered worked on Trump’s presidential campaign and were recruited by Omarosa Manigault and will work with her at the White House. None of the individuals…

There has been a lot of criticism of Black celebrities who have met with President-elect Donald Trump as he transitions to the presidency. Notable stars and activists who have met with Trump include Jim Brown, Ray Lewis, Kanye West and most recently comedian Steve Harvey. The meeting with Harvey has created the biggest stir in…

Natalie Cole (Feb. 6, 1950 – Dec. 31, 2015) Grammy award-winning singer Natalie Cole died on New Year’s Eve in 2015 at 65. Sources hadn’t made the announcement until January of this year. The specific cause of death was never confirmed.