Bob Marley, loved for spreading reggae music throughout the world. Bob Marley stood for more than just music. His songs promoted freedom for poor and oppressed people throughout the world, social equality, and justice. Marley even won the 1978 United Nations Medal of Peace. Sadly, events surrounding his estate have been anything but consistent with Read More…
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Olympic Committee Bans
Olympic Committee Bans Headgear Designed For Black Swimmers. Olympic swimmers will now be barred from using swimming caps made by Soul Cap, a Black-owned company that produces headgear specifically designed to help athletes compete without damaging their hair. The federation for international competitions in water sports made the decision this week, saying the caps don’t Read More…
This Protege of Tyler Perry Now Helps Black Filmmakers Finance Their Films
This Protege of Tyler Perry, Jon Gosier, Founder and CEO of FilmHedge, is being recognized for driving innovation in Atlanta – disrupting how finance, media, and technology intersect. His cross-industry expertise as a serial entrepreneur, investor, author, and screenwriter uniquely positions him to lead the transformation of media financing in a scalable way so it Read More…
Bob Marley died in 1981 but earns $23m a year after a 3-decade legal battle over his estate
Bob Marley died in 1981 but earns $23m a year after a 3-decade legal battle over his estate Reggae icon Robert Nesta Bob Marley did not die a poor man and his family escaped destitution, thanks to the wealth he left behind from his years of musical dexterity which shot him to global acclaim as Read More…
Shaq’s Son, Shaqir O’Neal, Agrees to Play Basketball at an HBCU
Shaqir O’Neal, the youngest son of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, has announced that he will be attending Texas Southern University (TSU) – an HBCU in Houston, Texas. By doing so, he joins Master P’s son, Hercy Miller, and the sons of Deion Sanders who have also committed to supporting HBCUs instead of other Read More…
Jare the most beautiful girl in the world
Five-year-old Jare from Lagos, Nigeria is being extolled by many as ‘the most beautiful girl in the world.’ Jare the most beautiful girl in the is found in Nigeria. The internet seems to agree. Her image has gone viral after it was shared on Instagram a week ago by Mofe Bamuyiwa, a Nigerian photographer. It Read More…