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Russell Simmons Revives ‘Def Comedy Jam’ to Raise Money for Coronavirus-Ravaged Areas
Russell Simmons has seen the devastation of the coronavirus crisis and its effect on his hometown of New York City…
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Family Celebrates 25 Years as Napa Valley’s Only Black-Owned Vineyard
When Bassett and Marcela Brown went shopping for a summer home in 1980, the two doctors never dreamed the abandoned…
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Customers Rail over Refunds for Coronavirus-Affected Events
In February, Michael Bond purchased tickets to a concert scheduled to take place in April at the Birchmere Music Hall…
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Joint Statement from NABJ and JAWS on the President’s Treatment of ‘PBS Newshour’s’ White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and Journalism & Women Symposium (JAWS) stand firmly against President Trump's unacceptable treatment…
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Cremations Outpace Burials as Coronavirus Rages
The novel coronavirus has now taken nearly 4,000 lives in the United States, and as holding funerals become increasingly difficult…
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Bereaved Families, Funeral Homes Face Unprecedented Restrictions
This weekend, during a funeral where no more than 10 socially distant people at a time will be allowed to…
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Obama Takes Reins Again on Social Media Amid Pandemic
As America and the world battle the deadly coronavirus, Obama has taken on a social media leadership role in trying…
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Cherry Blossom Festival Launches Virtually
The National Cherry Blossom Festival has announced the launch of its new virtual experience, accessible from its website.
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Oscar Winner Ruth E. Carter Finally Gets Her Due
Things did not go as planned for costume designer Ruth E. Carter when she envisioned her career.
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From Kenya to America: The Wonderfully Interesting Case of John Michael Cummings
On May 9, John Brown will be a sesquicentennial and 10 years old. Today, awareness and respect for black culture…
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