Category: Entertainment
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The 2025 Met Gala saw stars like Quinta Brunson, Venus Williams, and Megan Thee Stallion paying tribute to Josephine Baker’s groundbreaking style and boundary-breaking fashion legacy.
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Kendrick Lamar breaks Eminem’s 2019 record by grossing over $9 million at a single show during his Grand National Tour. Learn about his milestone and chart-topping success with SZA.
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In 1967, Sammy Davis Jr. became the first Black man on the cover of GQ, redefined style and cool, and made an unforgettable impact on fashion and culture. Learn about his groundbreaking legacy.
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Boston’s first Black woman news anchor Rev. Liz Walker releases “No One Left Alone,” sharing her groundbreaking “Can We Talk” community-based trauma healing model developed after tragedy struck her church congregation.
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The fictional story of Thomas Washington, Disney’s first Black CEO, has sparked real discussions about diversity and leadership in Hollywood. Learn about his impact on representation in entertainment.
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Discover how “Invisible Player” documentary honors Rosemary Sanders, the first Black musician in South Bend Symphony Orchestra, whose groundbreaking 15-year career was marked by systematic erasure from 1940-1955.
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Ncuti Gatwa leads Doctor Who as the first Black Time Lord, joined by Varada Sethu in a bold new era for the BBC sci-fi series. Showrunner Russell T Davies defends the inclusive direction.
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Terence Blanchard becomes the first Black composer with two operas performed at the Metropolitan Opera in just three years, highlighting a new era for diversity in classical music.
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Misty Copeland reflects on her journey as the first Black woman principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre and how she’s using her platform to empower youth through dance.
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Edye Ellis, WBIR’s first Black anchor, leaves behind a powerful legacy of journalism, mentorship, and community impact. Her life and career inspired many.
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