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10 Of The Most Memorable Moments In Black TV History

Millennials grew up during a time when video games and internet were barely a “thing” and you were the shit just for having basic cable with channels like ABC, UPN, BET. The show selection for black kids and families were abundant, bringing families in the same room even if for …

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Famous Drug Kingpin Frank Lucas Dies At 88

Frank Lucas Dies

Frank Lucas, one of America’s most infamous drug kingpins, has passed away in New Jersey with confirmation from his brother. If you’re unfamiliar, Lucas was famously portrayed by Denzel Washington in the 2007 movie “American Gangster.” Lucas was born and raised in North Carolina before moving to New York City, …

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John Witherspoon Confirms ‘The Boondocks’ Series Is Coming Back

John Witherspoon The BoonDocks

“Pops” a.k.a “Granddad” a.k.a John Witherspoon has given Boondocks fans the news they’ve all been waiting for after announcing on Joe Rogan’s podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ that #TheBoondocks will be making a comeback! Witherspoon stated on Joe’s latest episode that ‘The Boondocks’ is currently in pre-production for a new season. However there …

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NBC Launches New Diversity And Inclusion Programs: ”It’s Critical That Underrepresented Talent Be Brought into the Industry in Early Career Positions”

Diversity at NBC

NBC is incorporating two new programs to foster their diversity and inclusion efforts at the network, seeking to improve inclusion among production coordinators and production assistants. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Production Coordinator Program and Production Assistant Initiative will both provide on-the-job training for ethnically diverse individuals.  Production Coordinator …

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Philly Battle Rapper Tech 9’s Death Ruled Suicide By Coroner

Tech9 Dies by Suicide

Almost two months after the passing of Philadelphia battle rapper Tech 9, the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office has determined the cause of death as a suicide.  Tech 9, real name Akhiym Mickens, died on March 24th and the cause of his death has been unclear until recently. According to PhillyMag, the …

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