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Sheryl Underwood addresses Sharon Osbourne leaving 'The Talk'
Sheryl Underwood is sharing her thoughts about co-host Sharon Osbourne leaving "The Talk" after their fiery debate.
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Sheryl Underwood (right) is sharing her thoughts about co-host Sharon Osbourne leaving "The Talk" after their fiery debate. Mandatory Credit: CBS
Published on April 7, 2021
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Houston Style Magazine Honors Women Who Did It First
Houston is the place where giants are birth. Walking among us are history makers, trailblazers, and winners. We may not always know their names or what they did.
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Sheryl Swoopes Sports History Maker 1st Player Signed to WNBA 1st Woman with Signature Athletic Shoe
Published on March 26, 2021
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Sharon Osbourne felt like a 'sacrificial lamb' in 'The Talk' dispute
Sharon Osbourne says she'd like to turn her argument on "The Talk" into a teachable moment.
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Chaka Khan and Idina Menzel remake 'I'm Every Woman' for International Women's Day
It's the remake of all remakes. Chaka Khan and Idina Menzel, two of music's most powerful voices, have teamed up for a new version of Khan's iconic 1978 single, "I'm Every Woman," to celebrate International Women's Day.
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The pandemic could push an alarming number of women out of the workforce
First the good news: There are more women in senior-level positions across corporate America.
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Employees of Big Four tech companies show lopsided support for Biden campaign
Political contributions from employees at some of the nation's largest technology companies to Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden's campaign soared last month -- offering a snapshot of the way in which big tech is increasingly supporting his bid to oust President Donald Trump.
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Barack Obama names 53 songs getting him through 2020, with Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish on the list
On the same night as his wife Michelle Obama delivered a powerful keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention, former President Barack Obama made his own mic-drop statement -- cramming a plethora of bangers from Billie Eilish, Childish Gambino, Sheryl Crow and dozens of other artists into his annual summer playlist.
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Published on June 11, 2020
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"Brave. Black. First." by Cheryl Willis Hudson, illustrated by Erin K. Robinson
Step right up. When you want to be first in line, that's what you have to do: get in place at the head, let everybody else queue behind you, and lead them forward. You might have to show them how it's done. You might have to show some responsibility. Or, as in the new book "Brave. Black. First." by Cheryl Willis Hudson, illustrated by Erin K. Robinson, you might have to take some big risks.
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Social Security Honors Our Military Heroes
On Memorial Day, our nation honors military service members who have given their lives for our country. Families, friends, and communities pause to remember the many great sacrifices of our military and ensure their legacy lives on in the freedoms we all enjoy. We recognize these heroes who, in President Lincoln’s words, “gave the last full measure of devotion.”
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NABJ Announces ESPN’s Michael Wilbon as Honorary 2020 Convention Chair
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Dorothy Tucker has announced that Michael Wilbon, one of the nation’s most respected sports journalists, will serve as the NABJ honorary chair for the 2020 joint convention with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ).
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Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade Take Daughter Zaya Wade to First Red Carpet at the 6th Annual Truth Awards
The Annual Awards Show Honors and Recognize the Black LGBTQ + Community and Their Allies
Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) in association with award-winning actress/activist Sheryl Lee Ralph and her non-profit organization, The DIVA Foundation, hosted the Sixth Annual Truth Awards on the evening of Saturday, March 7.
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Don’t Talk Back to Your Teacher!
Shh! It’s against the law to talk back to your teacher in Texas. Effective September 1, 2019, Texas Legislatures’ new law will intensify the school-to-prison pipeline cycle. This vague and discretionary law, Senate Bill 2432, will allow administrators to refer students to alternative disciplinary education programs if an employee perceives harassment from a student. According to the Texas Penal Code 42.07, harassment includes intent to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass a person by phone, electronic communications and/or online posts.
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Bayou Classic Names "The Talk" Sheryl Underwood Ambassador for the 46th Annual
Comedian, actress and television host Sheryl Underwood has been named an ambassador of the upcoming 46th Annual Bayou Classic which is set to take place in November. Best known as the co-host of the Emmy-award-winning, CBS-television-show "The Talk," Underwood is committed to using her visibility and influence in positive ways. She is Founder & Chief Executive Officer of the Pack Rat Foundation for Education (PRFFE, 501c3) and is currently raising money to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the students committed to pursuing a higher education.
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Published on June 18, 2019
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Analysis: Don't use the royal birth to trot out a dangerous myth
It's hard not to get excited. It's like watching the unfolding of a modern-day fairy tale. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, just gave birth to a boy. The royal baby becomes the "first Afro-American baby born into the royal family," a "gorgeous" symbol of racial progress in the US and Britain.
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Their church was burning. They linked arms and prayed
Ronald Milburn smelled the smoke four miles away as he drove to Greater Union Baptist Church.
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Michelle Obama led a banner year for women at the Grammys
There's no doubt that women had a banner year at the Grammys. It's hard to say if this is an anomaly or the new normal, and it's too soon to herald a changing of the guard within the Recording Academy. However, the diversity of the female performers/honorees and winners -- not only in terms of race, but also musical genre and generation (from legends like Dolly Parton and Diana Ross to newcomers like Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa, and H.E.R.) -- is worth noting and applauding. Let's hope it's a sign of a more equitable future in the music industry.
