I know I say this almost every month, but when it comes to great Black books, October is coming in hot. Whether you want to escape from it all with...
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Is Sherri Shepherd’s Talk Show Crossing the Picket Line?
Despite the WGA writer’s strike and the SAG-AFTRA actor’s strike still pushing onward as the AMPTP has yet to come back to the negotiation table...
Two Black models found dead in Los Angeles neighborhood days apart
Family and friends of Nichole Coats and Maleesa Mooney are devastated – and worried that a serial killer might be in search of their next victim....
Jon Batiste Talks World Music Radio, Old Boss Stephen Colbert, RHOP, & What Black America Needs
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Massive Loss for Victims Of Tulsa Race Massacre and Their Family
The victims of the brutal 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and their descendants suffered a massive loss in court. On Friday, an Oklahoma judge dismissed a...
Juneteenth 2023: The True Story Behind the Juneteenth Celebration
As exciting as having an extra day off work can be, sometimes we get a little fuzzy on the details behind some of our favorite holidays. That’s...
A Must Read: Supreme Court Protects BlackVoting Rights In Alabama
Faith in the Supreme Court is at a near-all-time low, especially when it comes to protecting the rights of marginalized groups. But in a surprise...
Slave Descendants in Minnesota and Dakotas to Receive $50M in Grants
The Bush Foundation has seemingly got a move on repairing the generational wealth of Black Americans faster than any state legislature. According to...
Meet the Black Folks Holding Down the Biden-Harris White House
We all know Kamala Harris made history when she became the first Black woman Vice President. But she’s far from the only Black person breaking...
Jamie Foxx’s Daughter Says He’s “Been Out Of The Hospital For Weeks”
Corinne Foxx has shut down rumors about her father's health status.Corinne Foxx has shut down rumors about her father's health status.Read...
Biden to nominate Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as Joint Chiefs chair
Brown has long been considered a front-runner for the position and Biden is likely to announce his nomination shortly, according to the officials,...
50 Cent, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenya Barris Reportedly Join Forces In BET Bidding War
Diddy, Tyler Perry, and Byron Allen are already part of the network's bidding war.Diddy, Tyler Perry, and Byron Allen are already part of the...
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Vinegar Hill and In My Humble Opinion Receive Grant from American Press Institute
Vinegar Hill and In My Humble Opinion Radio Talk Show, two Black community outlets in Charlottesville, Virginia, have received a grant from the American Press Institute to host a quarterly series of conversations called "Can I Talk to You, Cville?" The events will...
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You Can Grow Food in Your Own Backyard: Exploring the Meaning of Food Justice in Charlottesville
by Channing J. Mathews As an avid patron of Black food and wine in the greater Charlottesville area, I am always on the hunt for a new spot to highlight and bring more visitors to our Black owned businesses. But last month's adventure took me on a more deeply...
Jay Simple’s Exhibition to Challenge Construction of the American Dream
On September 14th, TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image will present a solo exhibition by visual artist Jay Simple. The exhibition, titled Where the Young Bols Rumble, calls into question the construction of the American Dream and who it was intended to...
Charlottesville Black Business Expo Returns to IX Art Park on September 22
The 7th annual Charlottesville-Albemarle Black Business Expo is back! This free event will take place on Friday, September 22, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at IX Art Park. The Expo will feature more than 30 booths operated by Black-owned businesses, as well as three panel...
Tonsler Leauge Finishes Another Amazing Season
The Tonsler Basketball League (formerly BCBA) is a beloved institution in Charlottesville, Virginia. For several years, it has provided a safe and inclusive space for people of all ages and skill levels to come together and play the game they love. This year's...
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