Category: Entertainment
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28-year-old Ghanaian artist Prince Gyasi becomes the inaugural Black photographer for the iconic Pirelli calendar. Explore his “Timelessness” theme, capturing diverse icons like Naomi Campbell and Amanda Gorman through an African lens.
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Gabrielle Watson is on a mission to make history as the first black female EDM headliner at the iconic Red Rocks amphitheatre. Learn about her vow, the lack of representation in the genre, and the stepping stones, including…
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The remarkable journey of Dorothy Dandridge, the trailblazing Black actress who defied Hollywood’s racism. From her breakthrough role in Carmen Jones to becoming the first Black woman on the cover of Life magazine, Dandridge faced discrimination, colorism, and…
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The historic moment when Ron Simmons, the legendary WWE star, made history by defeating Big Van Vader and becoming the first African American WCW World Heavyweight Champion on August 2nd, 1992. From his college football days to a…
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The groundbreaking achievement of Rihanna’s “ANTI” album, setting a historic record on the Billboard 200 chart by spending 400 weeks—an unprecedented feat for a Black female artist. Explore the chart-topping single “Work” and how “ANTI” has maintained its…
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How Rachel Lindsay made history as the first Black ‘Bachelorette’ in 2017, breaking barriers in the long-standing reality TV franchise. Discover the challenges she faced in addressing race onscreen and the ongoing conversations about diversity in the Bachelor…
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The remarkable life and career of Dorothy Dandridge, the first Black woman nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. From her early struggles in a racially divided Hollywood to her groundbreaking nomination for “Carmen Jones,” Dandridge’s story is one…
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The groundbreaking casting choices in the next Top Gun movie, featuring Theresa Chukwuemeka-Shultz as the first black female Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly as Penny Benjamin in “Top Gun: Maverick.” Learn about the evolution of the iconic Tom…
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The remarkable journey of Vanessa Williams, who made history as the first Black Miss America in 1983. From breaking the beauty pageant color barrier to facing discrimination and a nude photo scandal, Williams overcame adversity with resilience.
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The historic moment as acclaimed author Roxane Gay becomes the first Black woman to lead a Marvel comic series. Co-writing ‘World of Wakanda,’ a Black Panther spinoff with Yona Harvey, Gay brings her literary prowess to explore the…
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