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Don’t Miss Nina Simone Weekend At The NC…

In partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, North Carolina African American Heritage Commission, North Carolina Arts Council, and…
09.09.19
London Fashion Week Designer Pays Homage To Nina…

Marques’Almeida added some Black girl magic to their runway show.
02.28.17
NEWS ROUNDUP: Illinois Residents Flee State In Droves…AND…

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois has lost more people than any other state during the course of the…
12.22.16
America Goddam!

Jamilah Lemieux reflects on the prospect of Donald Trump's presidency, its causes and inevitable consequences.
11.23.16
NEWS ROUNDUP: ‘Bye Ayesha’ Shirts See Surge In…

Ayesha Curry, the wife of Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, was very vocal throughout the entire NBA Finals.…
06.21.16
WATCH: “The Birth Of A Nation” Trailer

Fox Searchlight released the first trailer of The Birth of a Nation. The award-winning biopic of Nat Turner is scheduled…
04.16.16
Hollywood, Get On It: 10 Black Women Who…

Hollywood failed Nina Simone with her biopic, but we know the powers that be can do better. Women’s History Month…
03.08.16
Nina Simone’s Daughter Is The Only One Not…

At this point, we're not really sure what the film's selling point is... but maybe inquiring minds will go out…
03.05.16
Nina Simone Estate Calls Biopic Scandal “Painful,” BET…

After Saldana tried to salvage the controversy by quoting the late artist on Twitter, the estate asked her to "take…
03.04.16
Remembering Nina Simone: 5 Moments That Stole Our…

Nina Simone's legacy will be introduced to new audiences when the film, Nina, starring Zoe Saldana, is released in theaters…
03.07.16
FILE PHOTO: Actress Zoe Saldana To Play Nina Simone In Biopic Role
Watch: The Internet HATES Zoe Saldana And Her…

Once again, people are in their feelings about the casting of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone. It all comes down…
03.03.16
NEWS ROUNDUP: Supreme Court To Make Major Abortion…

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will address one of the biggest abortion cases in 20 years.
03.02.16
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Watch: Nina Simone Sang “Young, Gifted And Black”…

What a moment for Black History Month! Check out this footage of Nina Simone performing Young, Gifted And Black on Sesame…
02.23.16
Celebrate Nina Simone’s Birthday With This Inspirational Message

We remember her fondly from her 1972 appearance on Sesame Street where she sang "To Be Young, Gifted and Black"…
02.21.16
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