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Nike was granted a motion for partial summary judgment in its lawsuit against resale platform StockX on Tuesday, according to documents filed in New York district court. A judge in the United States District Court of New York sided with Nike’s claims that StockX sold counterfeit shoes, which were first revealed in a lawsuit back in 2023. The […]
Mr. “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” Roy Ayers, the vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer behind ,” has died at the age of 84. Roy Ayers died Tuesday in New York City after a long illness, according to a statement shared on his Facebook page. Ayers was born in Los Angeles on Sept. 10, 1940, to a […]
While accepting her first Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in Emilia Pérez, a tearful Zoe Saldaña talked about her family, many of whom were in the room at the Dolby. Saldaña, who called out her mother right as she got to the microphone, said in her speech, “I am a proud child of immigrant parents, […]
The 97th Academy Awards celebrated Black talent with historic wins and unforgettable performances. While few Oscars were awarded to Black entertainers, stars like Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, and Queen Latifah made a lasting impact on stage. Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked, […]
When it comes to relationships, they say everything changes once kids enter the picture. But if you ask NBA star Stephen Curry and his wife, entrepreneur Ayesha Curry, that doesn’t always have to be the case. The pair, who met as teenagers, have been married since 2011. And although their brood now includes four children, Riley, […]
Former Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night, delivering an impassioned speech as she accepted the Chairman’s Award at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California. Harris reflected on the resilience of the NAACP and the ongoing fight for justice, stating, “Some see the flames on our […]
Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo’s unexpected passing has left his loved ones in grief, with many of his family members, friends and business associates attending the Murder Inc founder’s funeral service Wednesday (Feb. 19). In post shared by TNT, Gotti’s artist and good friend, Ja Rule, is seen emotionally remembering the mogul who brought him, DMX, and JAY-Z to Def Jam Records, essentially saving the label in […]
Students in the Greece Central School District honored Black History Month with a “Celebration of Black Excellence” event at the Greece Performing Arts Center. The special double-matinee performance showcased students singing, dancing, and speaking on stage. Adding to the excitement, Alan Mingo Jr., the lead actor from the Broadway musical “The Wiz,” joined the students, […]
Today Cookie was cooking in DJ Eases’s DJ classes. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a DJ, DJ Ease is your guy! He is offering four 1 hour sessions 1 on 1. It costs $500 ($250 deposit). You can attend these sessions online or in person. For more information, you can […]
Jane Bolin, born in 1908 in Poughkeepsie, New York, overcame significant barriers as a Black woman in her pursuit of a legal career. The daughter of Gaius Bolin, the first Black graduate of Williams College, she faced a lonely college experience at Wellesley, where she was one of only two Black students. Despite discouragement from […]
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