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Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin, Convicted in George Floyd’s Killing, Was Stabbed in Prison, AP Source Says Cheryl Lynn Reveals She Owns Her Masters, Including Her 1983 Hit ‘Encore,’ Which Is Earning Over 30K Spotify Streams 40 Years Later Kevin Hart Will Receive the Mark Twain Prize — Rumor’s Highest Honor Denzel Washington Reuniting with Antoine Fuqua for Ancient Warrior Epic at Netflix No, It’s Not a Joke. An Andre 3000 Album Is on the Way
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Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin, Convicted in George Floyd’s Killing, Was Stabbed in Prison, AP Source Says

November 25, 2023 OurBlackUnion
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Cheryl Lynn Reveals She Owns Her Masters, Including Her 1983 Hit ‘Encore,’ Which Is Earning Over 30K Spotify Streams 40 Years Later

November 22, 2023 OurBlackUnion
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Kevin Hart Will Receive the Mark Twain Prize — Rumor’s Highest Honor

November 16, 2023 OurBlackUnion
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Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin, Convicted in George Floyd’s Killing, Was Stabbed in Prison, AP Source Says
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Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin, Convicted in George Floyd’s Killing, Was Stabbed in Prison, AP Source Says
Cheryl Lynn Reveals She Owns Her Masters, Including Her 1983 Hit ‘Encore,’ Which Is Earning Over 30K Spotify Streams 40 Years Later
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Cheryl Lynn Reveals She Owns Her Masters, Including Her 1983 Hit ‘Encore,’ Which Is Earning Over 30K Spotify Streams 40 Years Later
Kevin Hart Will Receive the Mark Twain Prize — Rumor’s Highest Honor
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Kevin Hart Will Receive the Mark Twain Prize — Rumor’s Highest Honor
Denzel Washington Reuniting with Antoine Fuqua for Ancient Warrior Epic at Netflix
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Denzel Washington Reuniting with Antoine Fuqua for Ancient Warrior Epic at Netflix
Howard University Student Who Asked for Financial Help Gets $22K from Kyrie Irving
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Howard University Student Who Asked for Financial Help Gets $22K from Kyrie Irving
REPORT: Frankie Beverly and Original Members of MAZE Split, Touring Separately This Summer
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REPORT: Frankie Beverly and Original Members of MAZE Split, Touring Separately This Summer
The Media Needs to Treat Brett Favre Like it Did Michael Vick and Colin Kaepernick
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The Media Needs to Treat Brett Favre Like it Did Michael Vick and Colin Kaepernick
Daughter Sues After Black Man Awaiting Kidney Transplant Is Beaten by Hospital Security Guards After They Wrongly Accused Him of Casing Parking Lot 
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Daughter Sues After Black Man Awaiting Kidney Transplant Is Beaten by Hospital Security Guards After They Wrongly Accused Him of Casing Parking Lot 
Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin, Convicted in George Floyd’s Killing, Was Stabbed in Prison, AP Source Says
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Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin, Convicted in George Floyd’s Killing, Was Stabbed in Prison, AP Source Says
Cheryl Lynn Reveals She Owns Her Masters, Including Her 1983 Hit ‘Encore,’ Which Is Earning Over 30K Spotify Streams 40 Years Later
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Cheryl Lynn Reveals She Owns Her Masters, Including Her 1983 Hit ‘Encore,’ Which Is Earning Over 30K Spotify Streams 40 Years Later
Kevin Hart Will Receive the Mark Twain Prize — Rumor’s Highest Honor
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Kevin Hart Will Receive the Mark Twain Prize — Rumor’s Highest Honor
Denzel Washington Reuniting with Antoine Fuqua for Ancient Warrior Epic at Netflix
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Denzel Washington Reuniting with Antoine Fuqua for Ancient Warrior Epic at Netflix
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Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin, Convicted in George Floyd’s Killing, Was Stabbed in Prison, AP Source Says

November 25, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison BY MICHAEL R. SISAK Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another…

Entertainment

Cheryl Lynn Reveals She Owns Her Masters, Including Her 1983 Hit ‘Encore,’ Which Is Earning Over 30K Spotify Streams 40 Years Later

November 22, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Along with sharing that she owns her masters, Lynn announced that she’s working with lawyers to bring more of her music to streaming platforms. Releasing a hit song while a…

Entertainment

Kevin Hart Will Receive the Mark Twain Prize — Rumor’s Highest Honor

November 16, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honors individuals who’ve made an impact on American society  By Elizabeth Blair Comedian, actor, writer and entrepreneur Kevin Hart is the winner of…

Entertainment

Denzel Washington Reuniting with Antoine Fuqua for Ancient Warrior Epic at Netflix

November 14, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The untitled film will center around real-life military commander Hannibal. BY SAMANTHA BERGESON Denzel Washington definitely is thinking about the Roman Empire.  The actor is confirmed to reunite with longtime “Training Day”…

Entertainment

No, It’s Not a Joke. An Andre 3000 Album Is on the Way

November 14, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The legendary Atlanta artist is releasing his debut solo record, New Blue Sun, on Nov. 17. By Noah A. McGee Well, I’ll be damned. I guess Killer Mike wasn’t teasing. After years of…

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One Officer Who Arrested Elijah McClain Convicted of Criminally Negligent Homicide; Second Officer Acquitted

October 13, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The jury reached a verdict after deliberating for 16 hours over three days. Randy Roedema, one of the Aurora, Colorado, police officers who arrested Elijah McClain, an unarmed 23-year-old Black…

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Multiple people suffer non-life-threatening injuries in ‘active shooter situation’ at Morgan State University, Baltimore Police say

October 4, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The shooting came amid the historically Black institution’s homecoming week festivities leading up to a football game Saturday. By Dan Belson and Dillon Mullan Baltimore Police are encouraging people to avoid the area…

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Last Living Suspect in 1996 Drive-By Shooting of Tupac Shakur Indicted on Murder Charge

September 29, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Police homicide Lt. Jason Johansson said Davis’ own public comments revived the investigation by providing police with “admissible evidence.” BY RIO YAMAT AND KEN RITTER LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man who prosecutors…

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What to Know About Elijah McClain’s Death and the Criminal Trial of Two Officers

September 27, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Two police officers put McClain in a neck hold during a late-night stop in 2021, and McClain can be heard on body camera footage saying he can’t breathe correctly. DENVER (AP) — The trial…

Business

Shaquille O’Neal Invested In Google ‘By Accident’ Then Learned He Hit The Jackpot While Reading A Newspaper

September 25, 2023 OurBlackUnion

O’Neal’s only regret is that he hadn’t invested more in Google. Today, the tech giant is valued at $1.714 trillion By Samantha Dorisca It wasn’t until reading a newspaper that…

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Deion Sanders Worked His Way Up To An Estimated $45M Fortune, But His 5 Children Are The Real Proof Of The ‘Prime’ Effect.

September 25, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Sanders’ children have followed in their father’s athletic and influential footsteps in some capacity, but they are making their own waves and forging their own paths. By Josh Rodgers Throughout…

Sports

Experts Predict Shedeur Sanders Could Rake In $10M Annually From NIL Deals

September 23, 2023 OurBlackUnion

With three outstanding games under his belt, experts predict that Shedeur could earn up to $10 million annually through name, image, and likeness (NIL) money. By Shanique Yates Deion Sanders…

Entertainment

‘LANDO’: Star Wars Series From Donald and Stephen Glover Will Now be a Film

September 21, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The film could potentially be seen as a follow-up to the Han Solo prequel film Solo: A Star Wars Story The Lando series from Donald Glover is now becoming a new Star Wars film.…

Politics

Air Force Gen. CQ Brown confirmed as chairman of joint chiefs, 1st time Pentagon’s 2-top post held by Black people

September 21, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Brown, a career fighter pilot, was the Air Force’s first Black commander of the Pacific Air Forces and most recently its first Black chief of staff, making him the first…

Entertainment

For Decades No-One Even Knew His Name. This Month, James Jamerson Will Have a Street Named After Him

August 28, 2023 OurBlackUnion

How James Jamerson became a bass guitar hero: playing on 23 number one records for Motown By Nick Wells It’s been 40 years since the bass pioneer, James Jamerson, died…

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Paramount Ends Plans To Sell Its Majority Stake In BET Media Group To Bidders, Including Tyler Perry And Byron Allen

August 28, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Along with BET, the deal would have included the cable channel VH1. By Jonathan Landrum Jr. LOS ANGELES — BET won’t be sold after all: Paramount Global decided against selling the majority…

Health & Wellness

Binge Drinking and Substance Use Spiked Among Adults 35 to 50 in 2022 — But Not for Black Folks

August 25, 2023 OurBlackUnion

A new study finds that while cannabis, hallucinogens, and binge drinking have increased in recent years, racial gaps in drinking and drug use in the U.S. continue.  By Kay Wicker…

Business

Marcus Baskerville Is Using His Weathered Souls Co. Platform To Diversify The Craft Beer Sector

August 25, 2023 OurBlackUnion

For me, it was keeping things diverse By Shanique Yates Marcus Baskerville developed a love for the craft of brewing long before he entered the beer industry. Now, he is owner and…

Entertainment

Marvin Gaye Estate Releases ‘Let’s Get It On’ 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Featuring 20 Never-Heard Tracks

August 24, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Motown has released an incredible wealth of previously unheard music from Gaye in the almost four decades since he passed away By Todd Gilchrist From the wah-wah guitar that opens the…

Entertainment

Phylicia Rashad Will Direct World Premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose

August 23, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Steppenwolf Theare Company’s spring 2024 lineup will also include Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play. By Meg Masserson Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced its spring 2024 programming. The ensemble theatre company will…

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Man Waving Bladed Glove at Protesters Found Guilty of Attempted Murder

August 22, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Frank Cavalluzzi, 57, who faces up to 25 years in prison for each of the nine attempted murder counts on which he was convicted, learns his fate in October. A…

Business

LeBron James Flexes Savannah James’ Upcoming Skincare Line On Instagram — ‘She Has No Idea I’m Posting This Cause She Would Actually Kill Me’

August 21, 2023 OurBlackUnion

A proud husband, LeBron took to Instagram to preview what’s to come.  By Samantha Dorisca Savanah James’ empire is growing! From once opening her own juice shop to investing in companies such as Web3…

Entertainment

Melba Moore Thanks Katt Williams For Sponsoring Her Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame: ‘I’m Still In Shock’

August 21, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Comedian Katt Williams was also present to commemorate Moore’s achievements.  Award-winning performer Melba Moore was recently honored with her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Last week, the 77-year-old singer was the 2,760th…

Politics

Lawsuit Could Lead to More Political Representation for Black Voters in Florida

August 16, 2023 OurBlackUnion

In their lawsuit, voting rights groups in Florida claimed that the redrawn congressional map violated state and federal voting rights protections for Black voters. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Voting rights…

Business News

USDA Says It’s Investing in the Growth of 19 HBCUs

August 16, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Funding provided to eligible schools will support various initiatives, such as curriculum design, materials development, and student recruitment and retention. The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to invest over $33 million to…

Entertainment

CNN Sets Premiere Date For ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ – Update

August 12, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Little Richard is the true king of rock ‘n’ roll, the alpha and omega of wild, rhythm-based music By Anthony D’Alessandro UPDATE: CNN has scheduled the premiere of Lisa Cortés’ Little Richard: I Am…

Business

Robert F. Smith Announces Vista Equity Partners Has Reached Over $100B In Assets Under Management

August 10, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Since Vista was founded over two decades ago, we’ve expanded to 650+ team members operating around the world, built a comprehensive library of enterprise software best practices and much more…

Business

Multi-Hyphenate Patti LaBelle Now Has One Of The Best Selling Brands At Walmart

August 10, 2023 OurBlackUnion

People can afford to eat my food and know that they’re getting quality food By Ngozi Nwanji Patti LaBelle has always been assured that she knows how to cook. Since age…

Politics

Ohio Voters Soundly Reject Proposed Amendment Linked to Abortion Rights

August 10, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Voter opposition to the proposal was widespread, even spreading into traditionally Republican territory. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters on Tuesday resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made…

Entertainment

Jay-Z’s ‘The Book of HOV’ Exhibit Leads to 4000 New Card Sign Ups in Brooklyn Public Library

August 2, 2023 OurBlackUnion

We wanted to highlight Jay-Z in part because our book collection has the largest amount of Brooklyn history in the world, and you can’t tell the story of Brooklyn without…

Entertainment

Marla Gibbs Says ‘It’s Never Too Late’ To Tell Your Story; Releases Memoir at Age 92

August 2, 2023 OurBlackUnion

I BELIEVE NO MATTER THE CHALLENGES ONE FACES, IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND OR MAKE A DIFFERENCE. By Jeroslyn JoVonn Marla Gibbs is 92 years young…

Entertainment

Viola Davis Refrains From Resuming Work On ‘G20’ Despite SAG-AFTRA Waiver: ‘I Stand In Solidarity With Actors’

August 1, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“We believe the leverage created by increasing competitive pressure on the AMPTP and denying them what they want most will force them back to the table and help bring this…

Business

5 Places You Should Not Use Your Debit Card

August 1, 2023 OurBlackUnion

You work hard for your money — so don’t let your debit card make it easy for scammers to steal your earnings and information. By Jennifer Streaks These days, everything…

Business Entertainment

WATCH: Cincinnati Music Festival Generates Over $100 million for Local Economy as Tens of Thousands Visit

July 31, 2023 OurBlackUnion

CINCINNATI — Tens of thousands of people were in town for Cincinnati Music Festival last weekend. It’s a tradition that spans 55 years here in The Queen City. Soul legend…

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Jay-Z Dining At Black-Owned Restaurant Leads To Boost After Being ‘Up And Down’ For 11 Months

July 31, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“The impact was immediate, of course. Coleman’s phone hasn’t stopped ringing since, and he’s been fielding interview requests, he said,” By Samantha Dorisca A Chicago, IL, soul food restaurant saw a boost…

Health & Wellness

Report: New Study Touts 8 Habits That Can Extend Lifespan by 24 Years

July 28, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Want to live longer and healthier? A recent study found that eight simple lifestyle changes can add up to 24 years to your lifespan. We all know and love the…

Business News

Watch: Black Farmers Are Being Exploited in America

July 28, 2023 OurBlackUnion

John Boyd Jr. weighs in on a $4 billion debt relief program that was supposed to provide relief to Black farmers but was recently dismissed. By TheGrio Staff In 1919,…

Business

Entrepreneur Larry Morrow Went From Losing A Restaurant At Age 22 To Conceptualizing 5 Different Dining Experiences

July 28, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“Honestly, I’m not a person that plans out too far,” he said, “10 years is a long time…My game plan changes every day.” By Ngozi Nwanji Larry Morrow is a…

Entertainment

Inside Why Prince Changed His Name As A Way To Get Ownership Of His Music

July 27, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Throughout his tenure, he recorded classic hits such as “When Doves Cry,” “1999,” and his biggest chart-topping single and album — “Purple Rain.” By Josh Rodgers A few names will…

Sports

Magic Johnson Becomes Part Owner of the NFL’s Washington Commanders

July 20, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Washington owners Dan and Tanya Snyder announced their intention to sell the team in November. Forbes listed the value of the franchise at $5.6 billion. By John Keim Earvin “Magic”…

News

WATCH: ‘All Up In The Biz’: Showtime To Premiere Documentary Feature On Late Rap Legend Biz Markie

July 20, 2023 OurBlackUnion

All Up In The Biz will feature never before seen footage, musical interludes, animation, puppetry, and interviews with Biz Markie and other prominent figures in hip hop, such as Fat Joe…

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Kyrie Irving Donates $40K To Help Elderly South Carolina Woman Fight For Ownership Of Her Land

July 20, 2023 OurBlackUnion

She is being sued by Bailey Point Investment Group under claims that she is blocking progress on a 147-unit complex, which will sit next to her property. Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie…

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Watch: When Did African Americans Actually Get the Right to Vote?

July 20, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The 15th Amendment was supposed to guarantee Black men the right to vote, but exercising that right became another challenge. By SARAH PRUITT In the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, the…

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Country’s Oldest Baseball Stadium to Host Game Honoring Willie Mays

July 18, 2023 OurBlackUnion

MLB said Tuesday it is staging the game around the Juneteenth holiday, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas in 1865. NEW YORK (AP) — Major League…

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Angela Yee Purchases 30-Unit Building in Midtown Detroit to House Formerly Incarcerated Women

July 18, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“So, part of what we’re doing with that building is making sure that women who are formerly incarcerated have a certain amount of those units that will be allocated to…

Health & Wellness News

L.A. Man Who Underwent Historic Face Transplant Going Strong After Four Years

July 18, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“The face feels fine,” he said. “When I look in the mirror, I see another person, no doubt about that.” By Francis Akhalbey Robert Chelsea in August 2013 suffered third-degree…

Entertainment

‘The Last Of Us’ Star Keivonn Woodard Makes Emmy History As Youngest Nominee In This Category, Is Also The First Black Deaf Actor To Get Nod

July 18, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Deaf Actor Keivonn Montreal Woodard Youngest EMMY Nominee Ever in Category By Destiny Jackson  For 10-year-old actor Keivonn Woodard, life is nothing but net. Literally. As the Emmy nominations were read on Wednesday…

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Irvin’s ‘Dark Place’ vs. ‘Jane Doe’s ‘Evil Mind’: New Info in $100M Cowboys Lawsuit

July 12, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Michael Irvin’s attorneys are arguing that the defendants in the Cowboys icon’s sexual misconduct lawsuit took actions that :were intentional, aggravated, and committed with an evil mind.” By MIKE FISHER…

Entertainment

Jamie Foxx, Colin Firth, Sony Music Producing Documentary on Legendary Singer Luther Vandross

July 11, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter is directing, and production is underway. Vandross, who died in 2005, won eight Grammys and sold 40 million albums worldwide. BY MESFIN FEKADU A documentary about the life and…

Entertainment

‘Bob Marley: One Love’: Trailer Reveals Kingsley Ben-Adir as Jamaican Reggae Legend

July 10, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The movie, “Bob Marley: One Love,” is scheduled to arrive in theaters January 12, 2024 By Mike Snider Bob Marley is finally getting the biopic treatment recently given to Elvis, Freddie Mercury and Elton…

Politics Social Justice

‘Disturbing’: LASD Opens Probe After Video Shows Deputy Throwing Woman to The Ground

July 5, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The department called the footage “disturbing” in a press release announcing the probe late Monday night. By GABRIEL SAN ROMÁN Cellphone footage of a deputy throwing a woman to the ground by her neck during…

Entertainment News

Essence Festival Court Order Shuts Down New Orleans Bookstore Event for Black Authors

July 4, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Lawyers representing the festival issued a cease-and-desist letter Thursday to Baldwin & Co., a Black-owned coffee and bookstore business, and the author event organizers NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans…

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Activists Suing Harvard University Over Legacy Admissions

July 3, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Harvard sued over ‘legacy admissions’ after Supreme Court targets affirmative action Harvard is facing a civil rights complaint over the school’s legacy admissions after the Supreme Court ruled against race-conscious…

News Politics

Exonerated Central Park Five Member Leads in New York City Council Race

June 29, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Yusef Salaam, exonerated as part of the Central Park 5 in 2002, appeared to be heading toward a City Council victory as voters embraced more moderate candidates. Walking down 125th…

Business Entertainment

Keke Palmer Recalls Financial Turmoil After Investing In Herself — “I Was like, ‘I’m Broke Child'”

June 29, 2023 OurBlackUnion

During an interview with Terrell Grice, Palmer shed light into a “tough” period in her life that followed her time on Nickelodeon’s “True Jackson, VP.” By Samantha Dorisca Keke Palmer…

Business News Sports

Line Wraps Around The Building For The Opening Of Shaquille O’Neals First Big Chicken Houston Location

June 29, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“Big Chicken wouldn’t be growing like it is without the team behind it,” O’Neal shared in a press statement in April 2023 By Ngozi Nwanji. Business just keeps on booming…

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action

June 29, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The decision stemmed from two lawsuits challenging the consideration of race in college admissions By Anna Staver The U.S. Supreme Court struckdown affirmative action Thursday, overturning more than 40 years of…

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Outraged Chicago Family Calls Out False ‘Narrative’ After Charges Dropped Against Mother, 14-Year-Old Son In Fatal Shooting At Hot Dog Stand

June 28, 2023 OurBlackUnion

‘Made My Nephew Look Like a Thug’ By Nicole Duncan-Smith  An argument at a popular Chicago hot dog eatery resulted in a man being fatally shot in his back by a…

Entertainment

WATCH: Oprah’s The Color Purple Musical Film Sets Premiere Date

June 28, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“Incorporating magical realism in this version of the story gives the audience a chance to go inside of Celie’s imagination,” By Emily Burack  Oprah can’t wait for the new adaptation…

Entertainment

Angela Bassett: Black Panther Actress to Receive Honorary Oscar

June 27, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“Across her decades-long career, Angela Bassett has continued to deliver transcendent performances that set new standards in acting,” said Academy President Janet Yang. Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks and Carol Littleton will receive…

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Mom, Teen Son Initially Charged With Murder in Shooting at Restaurant to file Suit After Charges Dropped

June 27, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“These charges have caused great harm to Ms. Hood, her family and her family’s reputation” A woman and her 14-year-old son who were initially charged with murder in the fatal…

News

Charges Dropped Against Mother and Son in Deadly West Pullman Shooting; Video Shows Man Punching Woman

June 26, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Carlishia Hood, 35, and her son had been charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of 32-year-old Jeremy Brown on June 18 CHICAGO Cook County prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a woman…

Entertainment News

New Evidence, Eyewitnesses in Jonathan Majors Assault Case Appear to Tell a Different Story

June 24, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Attorneys Break Down Jonathan Majors’ Public Legal Strategy By Shanelle Genai Just one day after Marvel star Jonathan Majors appeared in court to get the August 3 trial date for his assault…

Entertainment

Patti LaBelle Will Perform Tina Turner Tribute at BET Awards 2023

June 23, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“Tina was a trailblazer and someone I have a tremendous amount of respect for because of all that she overcame and all that she accomplished,” LaBelle tells Rolling Stone By TOMÁS MIER…

Health & Wellness Lifestyle

Black Fathers Share Their Fears and Hopes for Their Sons in America Today

June 18, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Photographs and Interviews by Ruddy Roye | Introduction by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. My son Langston came into the house visibly angry. His jaw was clenched, and his eyes were red…

Sports

Grizzlies PG Ja Morant Suspended 25 Games by NBA

June 16, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Morant has been suspended indefinitely by the Grizzlies since last month following an incident where he was seen holding a gun on an Instagram Live video. By DANIEL CHAVKIN The…

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“Karen” Called Out on TikTok for Trespassing into Stranger’s Home to Complain

June 14, 2023 OurBlackUnion

A man appeared to get the shock of his life when he found that a woman had walked straight into his house just to complain. The video has now gone…

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2 Cops Escape Charges of Mutilating, Burning a Black Woman’s Corpse

June 13, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The family of Mykaella Sharlman spoke out after two Antioch officers had their charges dismissed in the arson of the woman’s remains. The two police officers accused of burning a…

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Ex-Florida State Football Player Travis Rudolph Found Not Guilty in Murder Case

June 8, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Travis Rudolph, 27, was found not guilty of one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A South Florida jury agreed Wednesday…

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Get to Know Kristen Welker, the Philly Native Replacing Chuck Todd on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’

June 7, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Kristen Welker Will Be the First Black Person to Host ‘Meet the Press’ By Rob Tornoe NBC’s flagship politics show Meet the Press will soon have some Philly flavor. Kristen Welker, NBC’s…

Business News

Meet the African Millionaire Who Transforms Slums Into Vibrant Business Hubs

June 5, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The young investor has a knack for investing and building in slum areas, where no one else would think to venture.  When his father gave him $84 at age 16…

News

Ex-NFL WR Travis Rudolph Faces Murder Trial, Claims Self Defense after Ex Girlfriend text her Brother “Please go shoot his sh*** up”

May 31, 2023 OurBlackUnion

By Hannah Phillips WEST PALM BEACH — The murder trial of former Florida State University football player Travis Rudolph began Wednesday morning. Attorneys for both sides presented opening statements, one casting Rudolph as…

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Pregnancy and Sports a Challenging Combination for Female Professional Athletes

May 30, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Juggling the demands of parenthood with those of a professional sports career is just one of myriad challenges female athletes face. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pro soccer player Jess McDonald was traded…

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Louisiana House Passes House Bill no. 321, Outing Juvenile Records In Black Communities

May 17, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Louisiana’s Republican-led statehouse passed a bill creating online portals to view minor’s criminal records. The catch? It’s only in largely Black communities. By Jessica Washington There isn’t a lot we…

News

Daniel Penny Surrenders to Police in Jordan Neely’s Subway Chokehold Death

May 12, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Daniel Penny accused in NYC subway chokehold death surrenders. By Steve Almasy, John Miller and Kara Scannell Daniel Penny, a US Marine veteran who held homeless street artist Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on a…

Entertainment

Babyface Asked Not to Perform Last Night on Anita Baker’s Songstress Tour, Fans Upset

May 11, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Fans react to the last-minute announcement at the Prudential Center Problems reported in Newark, New Jersey last night on THE SONGSTRESS TOUR.According to reports, the show was supposed to have…

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California Reparations Panel Approves Payments up to $1.2 million for Black Residents

May 9, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The nine-member committee, which first convened nearly two years ago, gave final approval at a meeting in Oakland to a hefty list of proposals that now go to state lawmakers to…

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WATCH: Peacock Releases Trailer for Upcoming LeBron James Biopic

May 9, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Shooting Stars is directed by Chris Robinson, and will begin streaming on Peacock on June 2. LeBron James’s basketball career has unfolded like the stuff of legend. Now, it’s getting the…

Entertainment News

REPORT: Frankie Beverly and Original Members of MAZE Split, Touring Separately This Summer

May 9, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Rumors of Frankie Beverly’s possible retirement and health surround the future of the iconic band Several longtime band members of MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly, including co-founder Roame, have formed their…

Sports

NBA Star Gary Payton II Surprises Mom with College Degree Before Playoff Game

May 8, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“I was so surprised!!!” Monique Payton told the Associated Press via text message. “I had no idea he was going to complete his degree! I had forgotten all about it!…

Entertainment

KRS-One, Arrested Development, The Ohio Players, and More Headline 2023 Juneteenth Festival

May 8, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The festival runs from June 16-19, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania As the summertime nears, that means more fun in the sun and festivals. We’re learning who is performing at Pittsburgh’s…

Politics Social Justice

Who Killed Jordan Neely? Police Silence Over Former Marine Raises Questions

May 5, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“NYPD let his killer go. Imagine a Black ex marine choking a homeless white man to death and police letting him walk away.” Questions have been raised about the New York…

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‘He Got Game’ At 25: How the Film Sparked A Cultural Revolution

May 5, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Spike Lee on the 25th Anniversary of ‘He Got Game,’ Casting Ray Allen and the Inspiration Behind the Iconic Film By Jael Rucker We hear the words legendary, iconic, and…

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Here’s Why These Black Farmers are Celebrating the Historic Sale of Their Land.

May 4, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Today, he says the patience of the farmers has paid off after the land was officially sold to Orgill Inc., a hardware distributor.  By Abu Mubarik For nearly two centuries,…

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Here is How the Astute West African Emperor Mansa Musa Became the Richest Person in History

May 4, 2023 OurBlackUnion

His story is a testament to the power of determination, resourcefulness, and shrewdness in the pursuit of wealth and success. Mansa Musa, the emperor of the Mali Empire, was widely…

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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Investigating Chokehold Death of Homeless Black Man on NYC Subway

May 3, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Outrage grew over the deadly encounter after disturbing footage emerged showing the vigilante holding Neely in a headlock as another rider helped pin the man down on the train floor.…

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Lil’ Kim to Join Janet Jackson on ‘Together Again Tour’

May 3, 2023 OurBlackUnion

According to the venue’s official website, Lil’ Kim is filling in for Ludacris, the main support for Jackson’s tour.  By ANTWANE FOLK Lil’ Kim is set to join as a special guest…

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Fox Cancels ‘9-1-1,’ But It Stays Alive By Moving To ABC For Season 7

May 3, 2023 OurBlackUnion

In a shocking move from Fox, 9-1-1 has been canceled, but it will move to ABC for its seventh season. By Nellie Andreeva In a clear sign of broadcast’s evolving business realities, Fox has opted…

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Charles Barkley Says Michael Jordan Gave Advice On His Nike Deal That Led To ’10 Times More’ In The Long Run

May 2, 2023 OurBlackUnion

In this instance, Barkley’s bringing attention to his contract with Nike that the Chicago Bulls legend advised him on. By Samantha Dorisca In spite of his uneasy relationship with Michael Jordan, Charles…

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19-Year-Old Sienna Sauce CEO Says She Hasn’t Yet Received Her $100K ‘Shark Tank’ Investment

May 2, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Back in 2021, Tyla-Simone Crayton appeared on the show and closed an investment. However, the 19-year-old claims she has yet to receive it. At the age of 14, Crayton launched Sienna Sauce,…

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‘The Equalizer 3’: Everything We Know So Far Including The Release Date And Trailer

April 27, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The movie will hit theaters on September 1st, just in time for Labor Day. After a brief hiatus from Robert McCall, Denzel Washington is back in action as the former government hitman…

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Rachel King Was Killed in a Drive-Thru by a Hitman Hired by a Woman Who Dated Her EX-Boyfriend, DA Says

April 26, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The killers targeted the woman because her longtime boyfriend had broken off an affair a year ago, authorities said. A jilted woman, upset that a relationship had ended, hired a…

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Officer Who Fired Fatal Shot in Breonna Taylor Botched Raid Hired By a Nearby County Sheriff’s Office

April 26, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Cosgrove – the detective whose bullet ultimately killed Taylor according to the Kentucky Attorney General – began working for the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office on April 20 By Mark Morales  Myles Cosgrove, one…

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Governor Calls on McCurtain Officials to Resign, Caught on Tape Talking About Hanging Black People

April 19, 2023 OurBlackUnion

McCurtain Co. officials under fire for alleged remarks about African Americans, deceased fire victim & reporters Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has called for the resignation of several local officials following…

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President Biden Invites Ralph Yarl, Black Teen Shot by White Homeowner, to the White House

April 18, 2023 OurBlackUnion

During a call with the 16-year-old Missouri shooting victim on Monday night, President Joe Biden wished Yarl a speedy recovery. By April Ryan  | President Joe Biden invited 16-year-old Ralph Yarl…

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‘Barbershop’ ‘Fame’ And Other MGM Titles Eyed For TV And Film Reboots At Amazon Studios

April 18, 2023 OurBlackUnion

 MGM’s extensive film & TV catalogue, built over the past century, was the main driver behind Amazon’s $8.5B acquisition of the storied Hollywood studio. By Nellie Andreeva, Peter White MGM’s extensive film…

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LISTEN: Tennessee Lawmakers Who Tried to Oust Black Reps Complain About Being Called ‘Racist’ In Leaked Audio

April 18, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The lawmakers can reportedly be heard expressing frustration with Barrett for voting against expelling Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson even though she protested with Pearson and Jones. By Candace McDuffie…

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Black Teen Shot After Going to the Wrong House to Pick Up Siblings, Kansas City Police Say

April 17, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Hundreds of community members marched Sunday in Kansas City calling for accountability and demanding prosecutors charge the homeowner A Black teenager was shot by a homeowner after mistakenly going to…

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2 Black Citizens, Victims of Floyd killer Chauvin, Get $8.9M

April 14, 2023 OurBlackUnion

John Pope Jr. will receive $7.5 million and Zoya Code will receive $1.375 million. The city of Minneapolis agreed Thursday to pay nearly $9 million to settle lawsuits filed by two…

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Oscar Winner Jamie Foxx is Recovering After Suffering Undisclosed ‘medical complication,’ Daughter Says

April 13, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The actor was shooting a film in Atlanta when he was taken ill; his daughter Corinne posted: ‘He is on already on his way to recovery.’ The family of Jamie Foxx revealed…

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Federal Prosecutors Say They Will Not Pursue Charges in Shanquella Robinson’s Death

April 13, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Shanquella Robinson, a Black woman, was found dead in San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico, in October where she and her acquaintances traveled for vacation. Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday they will…

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Tennessee Lawmaker Returns to House After Expulsion Over Gun Protest

April 11, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Republican lawmakers ousted Jones and another young, Black legislator last week over their gun control protest on the House floor Story By Sandra Stojanovic and Omar Younis  NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters)…

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Regina King Returns to Instagram With Tribute to Ian Alexander Jr., Her Late Son

April 10, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The post comes nearly a year to the date of the news of his passing in Jan. 2022. By Shanelle Genai Actress Regina King has broken her silence and made her return…

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Roller-Skating, an Old-School Refuge for Black Americans, is Getting a Revival

March 31, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Roller-skating is part of the fabric of what it means to be a Black American. One man works to make sure the pastime endures for another generation. By Maya Eaglin and Nicolle Majette…

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Gayle King, Charles Barkley Near Deal to Host CNN Primetime Show

March 30, 2023 OurBlackUnion

By Brian Steinberg A news King and Sir Charles are getting ready to mix it up in an unorthodox way. Gayle King and Charles Barkley are finalizing a deal that would have them jointly…

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2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Celebrates 50 Years Of Hip Hop With Headliners Ms. Lauryn Hill And Megan Thee Stallion

March 29, 2023 OurBlackUnion

LEGENDARY BLACK WOMEN EMCEES WILL TAKE THE MAIN STAGE IN NEW ORLEANS AND VIRTUALLY THIS YEAR FROM JUNE 29 – JULY 3 The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, presented by Coca-Cola™,…

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Bronny James NIL Value at $7.2M; LeBron’s Son No. 1 from McDonald’s All-American Game

March 29, 2023 OurBlackUnion

On3 estimates James could earn $7.2 million from his name, image and likeness. By JOSEPH ZUCKER Bronny James is still a high schooler, yet he has a valuation that rivals what a…

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Carl Lewis Feature Doc In The Works From LeBron James And Maverick Carter’s Uninterrupted

March 28, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The film will be co-directed by award-winning filmmaker and Noah Media Group’s co-founder, Gabriel Clarke and Chris Hay. A feature documentary on the former track and field champion Carl Lewis is…

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California Cop Partially Blinds Elderly Woman with Beanbag Round and Gets Promoted to Sergeant. Now, the City Must Pay Her $10M.

March 28, 2023 OurBlackUnion

California Cop Partially Blinds Elderly Woman with Beanbag Round and Gets Promoted to Sergeant. Now, the City Must Pay Her $10M.

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New York to Pay $5.5M to Man Falsely Accused, Exonerated in Alice Sebold Rape Case

March 28, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of raping author Alice Sebold, who recounted the attack in her 1999 memoir, “Lucky.” SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) —…

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Police Killed His Friend and Blamed Him. He Got 65 Years in Prison. He Was 15

March 28, 2023 OurBlackUnion

OPINION: LaKeith Smith was 15 years old when police shot and killed his friend during a botched burglary. But a legal doctrine led to Smith being tried and convicted of…

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Sly Stone Announces Memoir Via Questlove’s New Publishing Imprint

March 23, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) will ‘cover all aspects’ of the musician’s life, including his battles with drug use, and is set for release this September Sly Stone,…

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WATCH: Tupac and His Mother, Afeni Shakur, Tell Their Story in the “Dear Mama” Docuseries Trailer

March 23, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“Dear Mama” will be released on Hulu on April 21. By  VICTORIA EDEL It’s Tupac and Afeni Shakur like you’ve never seen them before. FX released the trailer for its…

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Watch: Michael Irvin Releases Surveillance Video, Refiles Lawsuit vs. Marriott in Arizona

March 14, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Irvin’s legal team in his $100 million suit against the hotel chain showed the video on Tuesday. By Michael Gehlken Former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and his legal team released…

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Boost Mobile Ransomware Outages Strike Many Across the Nation With No End In Sight

March 13, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The attack started on February 23rd, forcing the company to shut down portions of its IT systems, causing widespread outages among its services. By Sergiu Gatlan Satellite broadcast provider and TV giant Dish…

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Ruth E. Carter is the First Black Woman to Win Two Oscars

March 13, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Both of Carter’s Best Costume Design Oscar wins come from her work in Marvel’s “Black Panther” films.  By Jazz Tangcay Ruth E. Carter has become the first Black woman to win two…

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‘Black Panther’ Fans Rally Behind Angela Bassett After Saying She Was “Robbed” at the 2023 Oscars

March 13, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Fans Defend Angela Bassett’s ‘disappointment’ Over Jamie Lee Curtis’ Oscars Snub BY JACQUELINE SAGUI Out of all the losses at the 95th Annual Academy Awards, fans are handling Angela Bassett‘s the hardest. Earlier…

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‘Embarrassing’: New York City Officials Misspell Jackie Robinson’s Name on Expressway Named After the Hall of Famer

March 9, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The road sign read “Jakie Robinson Parkway,” leaving the “c” out of the Baseball Hall of Famer’s tribute. By Nicole Duncan-Smith The New York City Department of Transportation ended Black History…

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Sen. Cory Booker Aims to Make Prisons Safer, Add Livable Wage for Inmates

March 9, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Booker has introduced a package of bills that would end cruel labor practices in U.S. prisons, plus tackle fair pay and workplace discrimination on behalf of incarcerated individuals. By Ashlee…

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Michigan Cops Who Held Realtor, Clients at Gunpoint – Judge Says Reports of Prior Break-Ins Were Enough Probable Cause 

March 7, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Judge said that the five officers who responded to the break-in call had qualified immunity and probable cause to detain the three due to the 911 call. By Niko Mann A…

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‘Restore Garvey’s Legacy’: New York and Georgia Lawmakers Urge Biden to Exonerate Marcus Garvey of 1923 Conviction

March 7, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“The utter lack of merit to the charges on which he was originally convicted combined with his profound legacy and contributions to Black history in our country – it’s time…

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Persistent Mother Hires Lawyer to Fight Suspension After 13yr-Old Daughter Punished for Reporting School Shooting Threat

March 7, 2023 OurBlackUnion

After a Lewisville ISD student overheard a boy say, “Don’t come to school tomorrow,” she ended up threatened with suspension. By Niko Mann A 13-year-old Texas student was suspended after she…

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MLK’s Daughter Bernice King, Other Black Investors Make History Buying White-Owned Bank

March 6, 2023 OurBlackUnion

They plan to rename the institution Redemption Bank, according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC). By Abu Mubarik A group of Black investors based in Atlanta has agreed to buy a white-owned bank, Holladay…

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Minnesota House Passes Measure to Create Nation’s First Office of Missing and Murdered African American Women

March 6, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Despite making up only 13 percent of the female population in the U.S., studies have shown that Black women account for 35 percent of the country’s missing women. By Daja…

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85yr Old Pitmaster Becomes The First Black Woman Inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame

February 22, 2023 OurBlackUnion

By Stacy Jackson This woman is still barbecuing it up at 85. Desiree Robinson is the matriarch of the long-standing family-owned restaurant Cozy Corner in North Memphis, and has become the first Black…

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Brittney Griner Re-Signs With The Phoenix Mercury For a 1-yr Deal

February 22, 2023 OurBlackUnion

She will be making a return to the WNBA after spending 10 months in a Russian penal colony after being convicted of possessing vape canisters with cannabis oil.  By Cedric ‘BIG CED’…

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WATCH: ‘Love To Love You, Donna Summer’ Trailer Offers Moving Portrait Of Brilliant Singer Who Struggled With Fame And Faith

February 21, 2023 OurBlackUnion

In the documentary Love to Love You, Donna Summer, making its world premiere today at the Berlin Film Festival, we get to revel in that voice.  Donna Summer could hit notes more…

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Lizzo on Buying a $15 Million Mansion After Sleeping in Her Car for Years, Look Inside!

February 17, 2023 OurBlackUnion

She debuted the house in a post on Instagram with the caption “new background unlocked” By Abu Mubarik Grammy award-winning musician Lizzo was forced to sleep in her car for years. Then…

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Howard University Student Who Asked for Financial Help Gets $22K from Kyrie Irving

February 16, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Irving’s donation adds up to several other acts of generosity that he has performed. By Francis Akhalbey Dallas Mavericks’ star Kyrie Irving once again performed a kind and generous act after he…

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Exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ Member Dr. Yusef Salaam Announces Candidacy for NYC Council Seat

February 16, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Salaam is vying for the Council District 9 seat. The area encompasses parts of Harlem, Morningside Heights, and the Upper West Side Dr. Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated “Central Park…

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How Informant William O’Neal Infiltrated the Black Panthers and Set Up Fred Hampton for $300

February 16, 2023 OurBlackUnion

His journey to becoming an FBI informant began in 1966 when he was tracked by FBI Agent Roy Martin Mitchell after stealing a car and driving it across state lines…

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After 2 Super Bowl Wins, Why Can’t Eric Bieniemy Get a Shot at Head Coach?

February 16, 2023 OurBlackUnion

OPINION: After the defensive and offensive coordinators for the losing team in Sunday’s Super Bowl took the last two open head coaching slots, one has to wonder how dedicated the…

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The Cincinnati Music Festival 2023 Line Up Announced!

February 14, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The Cincinnati Music Festival Presented by P&G Returns July 20.21.22, 2023 PURCHASE YOUR 2023 TICKETS  513-924-090 July 20,21,22-2023 Cincinnati Ohio Music Festival at Paycor Stadium, Thursday Night: Hip-Hop 50 Tribute…

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At 82yrs Old Dionne Warwick is Still Putting In Work on Her Upcoming Musical “Hits! The Music”

February 13, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Warwick has been hard at work preparing for her upcoming 50-city tour dubbed, Hits! The Music  Having a career that spans decades is a testament to ones’ passion for their respective…

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White Female Burbank Cop Stops a Black Man Walking Down the Street, Because of His Visible Tattoos [VIDEO]

January 31, 2023 OurBlackUnion

She told him “people who normally walk this area don’t have tattooing like that“ Times are trying and they haven’t just gotten this way. Currently, much of the focus is on what’s…

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Oregon Woman Nets $1 million After Discrimination by Gas Station Attendant

January 31, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Rose Wakefield tried to get Nigel Powers’ attention several times, but he kept dismissing her, so she went inside the station’s store to ask for help, according to surveillance camera…

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Michael Jackson’s Nephew Jaafar to Star in Biopic ‘Michael’

January 31, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“Michael” is expected to depict the complicated legacy of the man who became known as the King of Pop Jaafar Jackson is portraying his uncle Michael Jackson in Lionsgate’s upcoming biopic “Michael,” directed by…

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Damar Hamlin Thanks Family, Doctors, Supporters in First Video Following Cardiac Arrest

January 30, 2023 OurBlackUnion

“I can’t tell you how appreciative I am of all the love, all the support, and everything that’s just been coming in my way,” Hamlin said. Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude…

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A GOP Dinner featuring Ex- Officer Jonathan Mattingly, Airs Footage of Breonna Taylor’s Death

January 26, 2023 OurBlackUnion

OPINION: It isn’t enough that cops can kill Black people with little to no consequences, but now Republicans are using our trauma to luxuriate in their pro-cop narrative. By Touré …

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Angela Bassett Becomes Marvel’s First Actor Nominated for an Oscar

January 25, 2023 OurBlackUnion

After being nominated in the best supporting actress category, Bassett paid tribute to the character she portrayed. By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Angela Bassett made history on Tuesday as…

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FBI Arrests Two Arkansas Deputies Filmed Violently Beating Man on Ground Outside Gas Station

January 25, 2023 OurBlackUnion

US Marshals arrested both Levi White and Zachary King on Tuesday morning and transported them to the federal courthouse in Fort Smith  US Marshals arrested both Levi White and Zachary King on Tuesday…

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The Notorious B.I.G. Is Getting His Own Air Jordan

January 24, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Staying close to the Jordan Year theme, only 23 pairs of the Christopher Wallace x Air Jordan 13 collaboration will be available on an online auction via Sotheby’s. By JAELANI TURNER-WILLIAMS…

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An Unconquered Legacy: How Ethiopia’s Mindset and History Led to Africa’s Longest Independence Streak

January 24, 2023 OurBlackUnion

OPINION: Protected from outsiders by majestically rugged mountain ranges, and desert borders, Ethiopia was shielded from colonization, creating its own unique written alphabet, food, architecture, music and art. By Samson…

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FIU Professor’s ‘Teach the Truth’ Tours Defy DeSantis Law on Black History Lessons

January 24, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Florida’s Department of Education rejected the College Board’s AP African American studies course this month after finding it “significantly lacks educational value.” By TheGrio Staff  A Black professor emeritus at…

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Ed Reed: ‘Prime Was Not Wrong’ and HBCU Administrators Have ‘Broken Mentalities’

January 17, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Reed expressed frustration with the state of HBCUs and their athletic departments in a recent video  By KYLE T. MOSLEY Ed Reed says it’s only been a “week and a…

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California Latest to Sue Drug Companies Over Insulin Prices

January 17, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Insulin manufacturers Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi were named in the suit, as well as providers CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California on…

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Ms. Holla, Beloved Internet Sensation, Passes At Age 97

January 16, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Her granddaughter confirmed the news in a live video on social media on Saturday. Ms. Holla, the woman who delighted internet users with her enchanting personality and hilarious viral videos,…

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Lawsuit Claims BMG ‘Refused’ to Pay ‘Uptown Funk’ Royalties to Gap Band Heirs

January 13, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The Gap Band’s Robert, Ronnie and Charlie Wilson were added as “Uptown Funk” songwriters alongside Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson thanks to a 2015 agreement BY NANCY DILLON Publishing giant BMG has “failed…

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‘Abbott Elementary’ Scores Season 3 Renewal At ABC

January 12, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The Emmy winning series is currently in its second season, which returned on January 4.  By Katie Campione Abbott Elementary is getting another go at ABC. The comedy series has been renewed for…

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Naomi Osaka Announces She is Pregnant: ‘Every day is a new blessing and adventure’

January 12, 2023 OurBlackUnion

The tennis star says she plans to return to the court in 2024. By Kait Hanson Congratulations are in order for Naomi Osaka, who is pregnant with her first child with rapper…

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Target Stacks Shelves with new Kitchen, Vegan Foods Collection by Tabitha Brown

January 11, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Vegan foodie Tabitha Brown announced the launch of her new collection of kitchen supplies and vegan foods found on the shelves of Target stores. By Stacy Jackson It’s a new year, and customers are…

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UPDATE: Damar Hamlin is Awake and Holding Hands with Family

January 5, 2023 OurBlackUnion

His agent tells CNN, days after his cardiac arrest during NFL game By David Close, Elizabeth Wolfe and Jason Hanna Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin is awake in a Cincinnati hospital, his agent and a teammate…

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Damar Hamlin’s Toy Drive Tops $3M in Donations After Bills Safety’s Illness

January 3, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Hamlin originally set up a GoFundMe with a goal of raising $2,500 to buy toys that would be distributed at Kelly and Nina’s Daycare Center in his hometown of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.…

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Damar Hamlin in Critical Condition After Suffering Cardiac Arrest; Bills-Bengals Postponed

January 3, 2023 OurBlackUnion

Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapses on field, game against Bengals postponed CINCINNATI — Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin had his heartbeat restored on the field after suffering cardiac arrest during the team’s game Monday night…

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Hall of Famer Ed Reed to Be Head Coach at Bethune-Cookman

December 30, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Reed, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019, becomes the latest high-profile former athlete to coach in the HBCU ranks. Ed Reed, a Super Bowl…

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BREAKING: Ex-Officer Sentenced to 11 Years for Killing of Atatiana Jefferson

December 20, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Aaron Dean has been in custody since he was convicted last week of manslaughter. Aaron Dean, the former Fort Worth police officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson, has been sentenced to 11…

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A Hillman Homecoming! Superstar Cast of ‘A DIFFERENT WORLD’ Reunites on ‘Red Table Talk’

December 20, 2022 OurBlackUnion

In a rare Red Table Talk event, the superstar cast of the groundbreaking series “A Different World” is reuniting for the first time on the series after 35 years. In a rare Red…

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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ for ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ Passed at 40

December 14, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Dead: ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Alum, Former ‘Ellen’ DJ Dies at 40 CNN -Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the amiable DJ for “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and dancer who…

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Dionne Warwick Gives Update on Teyana Taylor Playing Her in Upcoming Bio Series

December 9, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Dionne Warwick Gives Update on Teyana Taylor Playing Her in Upcoming Bio Series By Mekishana Pierre‍ Dionne Warwick is ready for her fans to get her life story. During an appearance on Sherri…

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WNBA Star Brittney Griner Released from Russian Detention in Prisoner Swap for Convicted Arms Dealer

December 8, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Griner was detained in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after Russian authorities said they found vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage. Washington — WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian…

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The Wiz Will Ease on Back to Broadway in 2024

December 7, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Schele Williams will direct an all-new revival to play a national tour ahead of a limited engagement on the Main Stem in spring 2024. An all-new production of The Wiz, directed…

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Georgia Senate Runoff: Voters Heading to Polls to Choose Warnock or Walker

December 6, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Georgia voters on Tuesday will finally decide whether Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock or Republican challenger Herschel Walker will represent the state in the Senate for the next six years.…

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Denver Detective Sued After Ordering False SWAT Raid on Elderly Black Woman, Destroying Her Home

December 5, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The officers are accused of nearly destroying the woman’s property. An elderly woman is suing a Denver police detective after he ordered a SWAT team to raid her home, per NBC…

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Marsai Martin Partners With Retailer Hollister to Help Teens ‘Shine’

December 5, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Marsai Martin continues her collaboration with the retailer to relaunch its high school ambassador program in support of aspiring Gen Z entrepreneurs. Following this spring’s series finale of the hit…

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House Democrats Elect Hakeem Jeffries as First Black Leader in Congress

December 1, 2022 OurBlackUnion

New York congressman will assume role of minority leader early next year, inheriting position held for decades by Pelosi House Democrats on Wednesday elected the New York congressman Hakeem Jeffries as their…

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WATCH: Lakers’ LeBron James Questions Why Media Hasn’t Asked Him About Jerry Jones Photo Scandal

December 1, 2022 OurBlackUnion

James compared the Jones’ photo to the situation involving Kyrie Irving Last month, an old photo surfaced of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones taking part in a protest at North Little Rock High School…

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Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa Announce Black Star Line Festival in Ghana

November 30, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The free concert takes place in Accra on Jan. 6, featuring performances by Chance, Mensa, Erykah Badu, T-Pain, Jeremih and others. Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa will host the…

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Black Fathers Work Together To Shine A Spotlight On Their Role In Society

November 30, 2022 OurBlackUnion

“Black fathers (70%) were most likely to have bathed, dressed, diapered, or helped their children use the toilet every day compared with white (60%) and Hispanic fathers (45%),” By Richard…

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4 Largest Cities in America Will be Led by Black Mayors

November 21, 2022 OurBlackUnion

“As Black mayors continue to win elections this cycle, we are excited that, for the first time, the four largest cities – New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago & Houston…

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Chris Brown Claims AMAs Canceled His Michael Jackson Tribute

November 21, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Chris Brown expresses anger over cancellation of planned AMA tribute for Michael Jackson Chris Brown vented his ire about the American Music Awards scrapping his planned Michael Jackson tribute. Thriller,…

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Philadelphia Apologizes For Horrible Experiments on Black Inmates

November 18, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The city allowed University of Pennsylvania researcher Dr. Albert Kligman to conduct the dermatological, biochemical and pharmaceutical experiments that intentionally exposed about 300 inmates to viruses, fungus, asbestos and chemical…

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Her Name Was Shirley, Story of the Little Girl in this Iconic Picture.

November 17, 2022 OurBlackUnion

If you have watched any television or films about Black life recently, you have almost certainly come across a striking photograph of a six year old standing alongside her aunt…

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Starr Andrews Makes History as the First Black US Figure Skater to Win an ISU Grand Prix 

November 16, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Now, Andrews is taking a moment to celebrate her win on the “Jennifer Hudson Show.” by CHANEL VARGAS On Oct. 29, 21-year-old Starr Andrews made history at Skate Canada in Mississauga, Ontario, as the…

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Roberta Flack Has A.L.S. and Can No Longer Sing, Her Publicist Says

November 16, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The highly decorated vocalist, known for hits like “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” was diagnosed with the disease in August. By Matt Stevens Roberta Flack, the highly decorated vocalist whose…

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MARTA Bus Driver Celebrated for 50 Years of Service With Special Honor

November 14, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Adamsville native Coy Dumas Jr. started the job back in 1972 when the agency was known as Atlanta transit. ATLANTA – MARTA is honoring and celebrating a longtime bus operator’s 50 years…

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Smithsonian African American Museum to Launch Exhibit Featuring Boseman’s ‘Black Panther’ Costume

November 11, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The iconic suit will be the centerpiece of the museum’s new 4,300-square-foot temporary exhibition. Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther suit will be on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African…

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US Judge in Texas Strikes Down Biden Loan-Forgiveness Plan

November 11, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The debt forgiveness plan would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income. A U.S. judge in Texas…

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Anita Baker Announces 2023 U.S. Tour, Find Out Cites & How to Get Tickets!

November 10, 2022 OurBlackUnion

“Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans!” Anita Baker has announced a tour of U.S. arenas for 2023. Check out the dates for the Songstress tour below.…

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WATCH: Stacey Abrams concedes Georgia gubernatorial race to Gov. Brian Kemp

November 9, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Abrams called Kemp to concede and went on stage minutes later to congratulate the governor. ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams conceded to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday…

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Meet the Veteran Black Explorer, 78, Who’s Still on The Move After More than 50 Countries & 5 Decades

November 4, 2022 OurBlackUnion

“I’m going to learn something. I’m going to experience something, and it’s going to be great. So it’s still driving me. And I’m still going out there.” By Tamara Hardingham-Gill…

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Lamar Odom Says Lakers Fan Gifted Him the NBA Championship Rings he Pawned

November 4, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Odom pawned his two rings years ago to help pay for his hospital bills, and a fan returned them to their rightful owner last month Former NBA star Lamar Odom pawned…

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Vanilla Beane, D.C.’s ‘Hat Lady,’ Passes At 103

November 4, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Mrs. Beane Owned Bene Millinery & Bridal Supplies in Northwest D.C. By Colleen Grablick Vanilla Beane, a milliner whose hats topped the heads of poet Maya Angelou, civil rights activist…

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Memphis Chocolatier Has Turned Candy-Making Into An Art Form

November 3, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Phillip Ashley Chocolates has lots of famous fans, including Stevie Wonder and Oprah Winfrey By Angela Johnson When it comes to luxury chocolates, Phillip Ashley Rix has the game on…

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How Black People are Responsible for America’s Vaccines

November 3, 2022 OurBlackUnion

An enslaved man brought knowledge of vaccines to America. By Amira Castilla A Former Slave Schools New America on Medicine If history is our guide, is it possible that there…

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Search for Tulsa Race Massacre Victims Uncovers 17 Additional Unmarked Graves in Cemetery

November 1, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Historians believe as many as 300 Black people may have been killed in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Another 17 unmarked adult burials were found at Tulsa’s Oaklawn Cemetery as…

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Takeoff, 1/3 of Migos Dead at 28, Shot In Houston

November 1, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Takeoff, one-third of Migos, is dead after an early morning shooting in Houston Takeoff, one-third of Migos, is dead after an early morning shooting in Houston … TMZ Hip Hop…

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2 Men Wrongly Convicted of Malcolm X Murder to Receive $36 Million

October 31, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The city of New York has agreed to pay $26 million in lawsuit settlements filed on behalf of two men exonerated last year in the assassination of civil rights leader Malcolm…

Entertainment

Salt-N-Pepa Receives Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

October 27, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The official ceremony will take place next month, with fellow mic mistresses MC Lyte and Roxanne Shante scheduled to appear as guest speakers. By Jared Alexander   Congratulations are in order…

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Oakland Museum of California Opens an Exhibit Highlighting the Life & Career of Angela Davis

October 27, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Titled Angela Davis: Seize the Time, the exhibit explores her enormous contributions as a philosopher, scholar, author and activist.  By Rashad Grove A new exhibition honoring the life and legacy of Angela Davis is currently…

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Russian Court Upholds Brittney Griner’s 9-Year Sentence

October 25, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The detained American basketball star is expected to be sent to a penal colony after a court upheld her 9-year-sentence, raising pressure on the U.S. to negotiate her release. With…

Entertainment

WATCH: First ‘Creed III’ Trailer Pits Michael B. Jordan Against Jonathan Majors

October 18, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad and Wood Harris return. BY AARON COUCH Michael B. Jordan is back in the ring in the first trailer for MGM’s Creed III. This time around, Jordan’s Adonis “Donnie”…

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Student Loan Forgiveness Application Live: How to Apply Now

October 18, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The Education Department is now accepting applications through its student loan debt forgiveness form By Katie Teague The application for student loan debt relief is officially open, President Joe Biden announced Monday…

Entertainment

This One Is for the Grown Folks: Sade Reportedly Recording New Music

October 11, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The R&B legends are working on new music at a studio in France. By Stephanie Holland R&B fans rejoice! Sade could be bringing us new music sometime soon. According to Billboard, Sade has…

Entertainment News

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Is Getting An Official Making-Of Documentary

October 5, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Sony Music Entertainment and the King of Pop’s estate partnered on the production, which will commemorate the album’s 40th anniversary. By Cydney Lee  Sony Music Entertainment and the estate of Michael Jackson are celebrating…

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Jim Redman, Father Who Helped His Son Cross The Finish Line at the 92′ Olympics Has Passed.

October 5, 2022 OurBlackUnion

“He was telling me that I had nothing to prove and that I didn’t need to do this, but I told him I was going to finish. Then he said…

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Ryan Coogler Breaks Down the Emotional Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Trailer

October 4, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The writer-director opens up about the new trailer, featuring Riri Williams, Namor, and a mysterious new hero. By Devan Coggan Ryan Coogler is ready to return to Wakanda. It’s been more than…

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A Slave Auction Prank Leads A California School to Cancel Football Season

October 4, 2022 OurBlackUnion

By Murjani Rawls River Valley High School in Yuba City, California, had to cancel the rest of its season after disciplinary measures after prank High school football season is supposed to kick…

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The Media Needs to Treat Brett Favre Like it Did Michael Vick and Colin Kaepernick

September 23, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The Pro Football Hall of Fame member and former Green Bay Packers superstar is at the center of a scandal in his home state in which public funds intended to…

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Mrs. Robbie’s ‘Sweetie Pie Upper Crust’ St. Louis Restaurant To Close On September 25

September 23, 2022 OurBlackUnion

The closure happens to come after her son Tim Norman’s trial. By Ty Cole Mrs. Robbie has announced her St. Louis restaurant Sweetie Pie Upper Crust will be closing this weekend on September 25 until…

Entertainment

“Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story” Picked Up By HULU, Streaming Now.

September 20, 2022 OurBlackUnion

Remember Me is a poignant look into the life and rise of the Queen of Gospel Mahalia Jackson. This provocative story explores the tumultuous relationship Mahalia shared with her mother’s…

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The Real Black Billionaire Club: Crazy Rich Nigerians

September 20, 2022 OurBlackUnion

This diverse West African country has its fair share of crazy Rich Black people By Noah A. McGee News that Stephen Curry could be closing in on a $1 billion deal made…

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