Category: Entertainment
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Howard University hosts second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival, featuring industry leaders, student films, and celebrating Black excellence in cinema.
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Diamond Rowe becomes the first Black female guitarist to launch a signature model with Jackson, inspiring future generations in heavy music with her groundbreaking achievement.
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Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah make history as the first rap artists to receive the National Medal of Arts for their trailblazing achievements in music, film, and culture.
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Discover how Idris Elba’s groundbreaking role as BBC One’s first Black lead in Luther transformed television representation and inspired cultural change in the UK.
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Soulja Boy retracts his claim of being the first rapper to fly a plane, acknowledging Ludacris as the true pioneer in a social media exchange that highlights the role of fact-checking in hip-hop culture.
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Emira D’Spain shines as the first Black trans model at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, showcasing stunning fashion and promoting inclusivity in the industry.
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Blacmex launches as the UK’s first Black music export office, aiming to support underrepresented artists and genres in hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and gospel.
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Lamorne Morris transforms from a fan to an actor, portraying his idol Garrett Morris in the film “Saturday Night.” Discover the challenges and triumphs in honoring the first Black cast member of “Saturday Night Live.”
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Discover how Kerry Washington became the first Black woman to lead a network drama, transforming representation on TV and inspiring civic engagement through her activism.
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Ava Colindres makes history as the first Asian-Latina-African American Miss Georgia Teen USA, advocating for diversity and environmental causes while inspiring the next generation.
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