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During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the “Saturday Night Special” rapper was asked about Snoop Dogg’s recent announcement that he’d like to produce a biopic on LL Cool J. “We’ve talked about it briefly but only under the condition that he actually plays me,” he told the reporter. “I need Snoop Dogg to be LL Cool […]
Harlem Week, which began in 1974 as an effort to revitalize the struggling New York City neighborhood, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Launched by Manhattan borough president Percy Sutton, Harlem Week was initially called Harlem Day and aimed to shift the focus from the neighborhood’s decline to its rich cultural legacy. The event, featuring […]
Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP, is focusing on the economic proposals of the current presidential campaigns, particularly their impact on Black voters. Speaking ahead of his appearance at the Democratic National Convention, Johnson noted an increase in enthusiasm among young Black voters since Vice President Kamala Harris became a prominent figure in the election. […]
Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, CEO of the Urban League of Rochester, has been sworn in as the chair of the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. The commission was established to examine the impact of slavery in New York and its ongoing effects on Black residents. Dr. Hawkins, a prominent community leader, expressed her […]
Michigan’s Alma Cooper, a US Army officer, was crowned Miss USA 2024 at the 73rd annual pageant held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Cooper, who holds a Master’s in data science from Stanford University, became the third person to hold the title this year following the resignation of 2023’s winner. During the pageant, […]
This weekend at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Black athletes made history with outstanding performances. Simone Biles led the way by winning her second gold medal in the individual all-around gymnastics event. Noah Lyles secured his first Olympic medal by winning gold in the 100 meters, the first American man to do so in 20 years. […]
LeVar Burton recently responded on social media to a caller on the British radio talk show LBC, who made controversial remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris. The caller, James, attributed Harris’s rise to “woke” culture, suggesting her race and gender played a significant role in her success. Despite efforts by the host, Ben Kentish, to […]
Russia’s participation in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is minimal compared to previous years, with only about 15 Russian athletes expected to compete, down from over 330 in the 2020 Tokyo Games. This significant reduction follows years of doping scandals and international condemnation due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The International Olympic Committee […]
In the first episode of “Honoring My Enslaved Ancestors,” Code Switch co-host B.A. Parker explores her family’s history at Somerset Plantation in Creswell, North Carolina. Despite passing the site every summer, Parker had avoided visiting it for years. Following the death of her Grandma Doris, Parker grapples with how to honor her enslaved ancestors’ legacy. […]
Shaboozey, a trailblazing Black country rapper and singer, is currently celebrating a significant milestone in his career. His song “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first Black male artist to achieve this feat on both the Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs charts. This […]