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Though Tragic, ‘Phil Spector’ Focus Brings Black Music History to Forefront

Beatles producer also had hand in black music heavyweights' success

HBO’s ‘Phil Spector’ film brings to the forefront details of a horrific murder, but also…

By Janell Hazelwood

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‘The Sapphires’ Were Inspired by the US Civil Rights Movement

This film shows the struggle that this girl group endured as they mimicked the movement born here in the States

Was the Australians’ group struggle as bad as the Blacks struggle in the civil rights…

By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton

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Dwayne Wade Teams Up With Author James Patterson to Help Kids Read

Dwayne Wade and James Patterson inspire kids to read.

Dwayne Wade joins forces with best-selling author, James Patterson, to encourage kids to read more.

By Amber McKynzie

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Michael ‘Blue’ Williams Gun Buyback Program Accepted by NYPD

Music executive initiates unique program to encourage young men to give their weapons in exchange for opportunities

Let’s get the guns out of our community

By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton

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Ebony Celebrates 50 Years of the Fashion Fair

Fifty years of Fashion for Ebony.

What a celebration!

By Sandra Evangelina Garcia

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'Olympus Has Fallen,' directed by Antoine Fuqua (pictured), opens in theaters today. (Image: File)

‘Olympus Has Fallen’ Director Antoine Fuqua Talks White House Thrillers and Hollywood Boss Moves

Filmmaker's latest action-packed movie hits theaters today

Opening in theaters today, March 22, we caught up with film director on White House…

By Janell Hazelwood

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Black Men Connect in Inspiring Dialogue Via Black Male Engagement

Black men across the country are changing the conversation about African American men through Black Male Engagement.

African American men gather together online and in person to show the rise of successful…

By Amber McKynzie

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Snoop Lion’s ‘No Guns Allowed’ Shows Change

The rapper's name change also alters his mindset when it comes to recording music these days

What do you think of his anti-gun song?

By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton

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5 Reasons We Do Not Need A ‘Good Times’ Movie

'Damn, damn, damn'.... Hollywood wants to revive the '70s sitcom

Do you want to see it?

By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton

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Grammy Award Winning Gospel Rapper Lecrae: “I’m as Much a Hip-Hop Artist as Jay-Z”

Independent artist becomes the first rapper to win a Grammy in the Gospel category

Lecrae utilizes online marketing to help reach the masses without a major label

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