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It’s official: Apple solidifies $3 billion deal with Dr. Dre
After weeks of rumors, Apple has officially announced its acquisition of Dr. Dre’s Beats Electronics. The deal is said to be valued at $3 billion.
Former Spelman co-valedictorians continue to succeed with self-help book
Kirstie and Kristie Bronner walked across the stage as Spelman College’s first-ever co-valedictorians in 2013. Now the twin sisters hope to inspire others with their new book, “Double Vals: The Keys to Success in College and Life Beyond.”
Beyoncé class in session at Rutgers University
Students at Rutgers University are now earning college credit while studying Beyoncé. The course, “Feminist Perspectives: Politicizing Beyoncé,” is available to students for the summer semester. The class is part of the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies curriculum.
White dancer cries racism at African festival
A woman says she was kicked off the dance floor of a St. Louis Arts Festival because she is white. Susan Stone said she was dancing at the event in Forest Park, when a staff member asked her to stop, then made a racist remark.
With moving words, Oprah Winfrey reflects on legacy of Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou touched the heart and souls of millions across the world, and Oprah Winfrey has very fond memories of the beloved poet and author. Ms. Angelou, 86, passed away this morning at her North Carolina home peacefully according to family. Oprah had the following to say about the legendary star.
Stacey Dash joins FOX news as contributor
Actress Stacey Dash will be joining FOX News Channel as a contributor. Dash, of Clueless and Single Ladies fame, will be seen on FOX providing “cultural analysis” on the news of the day.
With Kickstarter campaign, LeVar Burton hopes to bring back ‘Reading Rainbow’
Actor LeVar Burton (Roots, Star Trek) is hoping to bring back his influential series Reading Rainbow, which aired on PBS from 1983-2006. Burton has started a Kickstarter campaign, hoping to raise $1 million to create a web-based show.
Report: being poor increases cancer risks
According to a new study, a community’s poverty rate correlates with incidence of certain types of cancer. The study, published Tuesday, was released by Francis Boscoe, researcher at the New York State Cancer Registry.
7-year-old boy saves child from being kidnapped
A 7-year-old Chicago boy saved a 10-year-old girl from being abducted on the city’s Southwest Side.
Groups push for NFL players to join in fight against Redskins name
A series of groups who are pushing for the NFL to change the name of its Washington Redskins team has called on the players to join the campaign. A letter, signed by dozens of Native American, civil rights and religious organizations, will be sent to every NFL player on Wednesday. The letter will ask each […]
Maya Angelou dead at 86
World-renowned poet, actress and novelist Maya Angelou has passed away. She was 86 and died at her home in North Carolina according to her publicist Helen Brann.
WNBA launches campaign geared toward LGBT fans
The WNBA is launching a campaign geared towards the LGBT community. The moves makes the league the first pro league to specifically recruit gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered fans to its games.