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Black Panther Pounces On The Screen With Style, Class & Wit

Let’s get straight to the point: when it comes to a Black Panther film, it’s about damn time. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1966 - just a few months before the Black Panther Party was founded - his story starts in Wakanda, a fictional African kingdom rich in technology and an almost indestructible material called vibranium, the same thing found in Captain America’s shield.

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Trump's Approval Is Underwater in 11 States He Won in November

More Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's job performance than approve of it across 31 states nationwide -- including 11 states that voted for him in November.

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Oprah Winfrey and Taraji P. Henson discuss 'full circle' moments while presenting the new 'Color Purple' at CinemaCon

Oprah Winfrey appeared at CinemaCon for her first time in Las Vegas on Tuesday to present a new film that is near and dear to her heart -- a musical reboot of 1985's acclaimed "The Color Purple," based on the novel of the same name by Alice Walker.

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Glam Masters from EP Kim Kardashian to be Hosted by Laverne Cox

Get your brushes and contour kits in hand for Lifetime’s new beauty competition series, Glam Masters, hosted by Emmy® Award nominee Laverne Cox (Orange is the New Black, TRANSform Me), premiering Wednesday, February 28 at 10pm ET/PT.

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Prince Celebration 2017 Ends On A High Note

If this weekend is any indication, Prince’s legacy is assured. 2,000 Prince lovers came out to Minnesota to celebrate the man and to see where he lived, worked and sadly died at the age of 57, last April.

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Chestet Pitts Spring Cleaning 4 A Cause

Benefiting Mission of Yahweh and Carson Parke

During this unprecedented time, non-profits are experiencing a loss of funding and donations, and have had to cancel fundraising events. Thousands of Houstonians rely on these organizations for food, shelter and day to day living essentials.

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Girlfriend of Philando Castile Settles with 2 Cities for $800,000

The Minnesota woman who live-streamed the aftermath of boyfriend Philando Castile's fatal shooting by police has settled with two cities for $800,000, the city of St. Anthony said Wednesday.

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Dr. Percy L. Julian: The Chemist Who Changed the World

Dr. Percy L. Julian was more than just a scientist or a person you read about in Black history books. He was a visionary who wanted to literally change the world.

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Actress Regina King Shines in Seven Seconds on Netflix

With an acting career spanning four decades and multiple awards and nominations, Regina King has effortlessly embodied countless memorable characters across the big and small screens.

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Jurors Deliberations Over for 2nd Day In Bill Cosby Trial, But No Verdict Yet

Jurors failed to reach a verdict Tuesday and will begin a third day of deliberations Wednesday in Bill Cosby's trial for aggravated indecent assault -- a case closely watched by the public as well as the dozens of women who have accused Cosby of similar misconduct.

HISD, Houston Food Bank distribute over 280,000 pounds of food Saturday at NRG

When HISD Nutrition Services Senior Operations Manager Keith Lewis drove up to NRG Stadium Saturday for the massive food distribution effort, he wasn’t nervous. He was excited.

More than 20 million early votes cast so far, as women, older voters lead the wayMore than 20 million early votes cast so far, as women, older voters lead the way

With exactly one week until Election Day, at least 20 million people across the country have already cast their ballots for the midterms as of Wednesday morning.

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New Book Rides the U.S. Pickleball Tidal Wave: Pickleball for Dummies

Pickleball is sweeping the nation! This funny-named sport has gone mainstream, with growth skyrocketing 40% since 2020. Over 5 million Americans are playing pickleball today. John Wiley and Sons, Inc. is launching Pickleball For Dummies, the most comprehensive resource guide to date.

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Statement from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Regarding the 58th Inauguration

As a person of faith, I wish President-elect Donald Trump nothing but the best as he becomes the Commander-in- Chief of our nation.

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Meet the Photographer Traveling the World for Free

We all dream of abandoning the 9-5 and traveling the world. We might even start packing our bags, only to come across that inevitable stumbling block: lack of cash.

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FEATURE: ‘Girls Trip’ Star Tiffany Haddish’s Remarkable Rise

When comedian Tiffany Haddish was 9, her stepfather tampered with the brakes on her mother’s car, hoping to kill his partner and her four children. Rather than going out with her mom that day, Haddish asked to stay home and look after her younger siblings—sparing her from the horrific accident that left her mother mentally impaired. As the oldest child, Haddish did what she could to help for three years, from tying her mother’s shoes to paying bills, but eventually Haddish and her siblings were placed in foster care.

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Nipsey Hussle: Lauren London and the love he left behind

Music brought Nipsey Hussle together with his great love. The rapper, who died Sunday after being shot in Los Angeles, was in a five-year relationship with model and actress Lauren London.

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Movies Black Families Should Watch Every Holiday

It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of time spent bonding with family while giving gifts, listening to holiday music, and of course, watching Christmas movies. Luckily with streaming, Christmas classics are readily accessible in more ways than ever before, with films old and new ready for binging with just one click.

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SNL Star Michael Che Pays Rent For His Grandmother’s Entire Building After She Passes From Covid-19

“Saturday Night Live” star and writer Michael Che has turned his grief into action to help others.

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Democrats Need Latino Voters -- But Fret Too Many Will Skip the Midterms

Latino voters are angry at President Donald Trump. But that doesn't mean their anger will carry Democrats into House and Senate majorities in November. Democrats had hoped that Trump's actions -- from attacking Mexicans at the outset of his presidential campaign to separating children from their parents at the southern border -- would galvanize Latinos who have historically skipped midterm elections.