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America’s Next Top Model Was Right: Celebrate Winnie Harlow’s 27th Birthday

Jul 27, 2021 09:30AM ● By Kassidy Garland

Harlow became the first Canadian contestant on America’s Next Top Model during the 21st Cycle after being discovered by Tyra Banks on Instagram.

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Olympian Chaunte Lowe Overcame COVID and is Ready for Her 5th Olympic Games

Jul 24, 2021 03:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Olympic medallist Lowe said that beating breast cancer, only to come down with a potentially life-threatening case of COVID-19, has added fuel to her desire to defy the odds and make her fifth U.S. Olympic team for this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Natasha Hastings: The 400 m Diva Turns 35

Jul 23, 2021 02:00PM ● By Kassidy Garland

During her career, she has become known as “The 400 m Diva” after her collegiate team was nicknamed the Gamecock Divas in honor of their mascot.

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Famous Black Chess Players

Jul 20, 2021 03:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

As of 2015, there are three grandmasters of African descent. Here’s more about some of these grandmasters and other famous Black chess players.

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Chess and Its Cinematic Influence: “Fresh” and “Queen of Katwe” Movies Reviews

Jul 20, 2021 09:58AM ● By Anand Subramanian

While we celebrate World Chess Day by making the proper moves on the board, we will discuss two visually compelling films - Queen of Katwe and Fresh - both of which construct an inspiring experience around the game of Chess.

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Stuart Scott Really Was “As Cool as the Other Side of the Pillow”

Jul 19, 2021 11:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

Stuart was hired to bring a younger audience to ESPN, and first assignments were SportsSmash and SportsNight. As popularity grew, he eventually started winning host chairs and graced the screen on many of the ESPN and Sportscenter commercials.

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5 Black Directors Who Changed the Course of Moviemaking

Jul 18, 2021 03:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

Despite financial and systemic obstacles, Black filmmakers have created tales that are bold, creative, impactful, and necessary for our quickly changing culture.

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Forest Whitaker Celebrates His 60th Birthday

Jul 15, 2021 04:00PM ● By Kassidy Garland

Whitaker has become famous for his left eye ptosis, or drooping of an eyelid, with critics claiming it gives him an “intriguing” or “sleepy and contemplative look”.

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Urban Athletic Fashion Through the Decades: From Flo-Jo to Serena Williams, Simone Biles, and Sha’Carrie Richardson

Jul 15, 2021 09:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

In celebrating Black female athletes and their contributions to the world, we are exploring urban fashion styles displayed by Black female athletes through the decades.

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The Reading Quilt: Seriously What are You Waiting For?

Jul 12, 2021 09:00AM ● By Dr. R.A. Slaughter

Seriously, What are You Waiting For? 13 Actions To Ignite Your Life & Achieve The Ultimate Comeback is the probing question that Tamika poses to the person who is waiting for “the perfect opportunity” to make a change in their life. While you are waiting, Tamika warns, life will pass you by.

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