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  • Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Teams Up with Reform Alliance to Hold Job Fair at Madison Square Garden

    The job fair goes from 9-5 p.m. on Nov. 18, and will help underserved communities in the New York area find jobs.

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    Okla Jones






    Published

    November 5, 2021
  • New Exhibition in NYC will Showcase Rare Artwork from Jean-Michel Basquiat

    The exhibition will feature over 200 rare and previously unreleased pieces from Jean Michel-Basquiat.

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    Okla Jones






    Published

    November 5, 2021
  • McDonald’s CEO Faces Backlash for Criticizing Parents of 2 Slain Children in Chicago

    Chris Kempczinski texted to Chicago’s mayor that the parents of Jaslyn Adams and Adam Toledo ‘failed’ them.

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    Okla Jones






    Published

    November 3, 2021
  • Tupac Exhibit to Open in Los Angeles Next Year

    “Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free” will arrive at Canvas at L.A. Live on Jan. 21, 2022.

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    Okla Jones






    Published

    November 3, 2021
  • Alvin Bragg Makes History as 1st Black District Attorney for Manhattan

    Bragg will take over the investigation of Donald Trump’s tax records from current District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. in January.

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    Okla Jones






    Published

    November 3, 2021
  • Quilter Pays Homage to Black Women in History Who Fought for Voting Rights

    The “Access Delayed” exhibition in Houston celebrates the contributions of women such as Stacey Abrams and Sojourner Truth through quilted artwork.

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    Okla Jones






    Published

    November 2, 2021
  • Michelle Obama to Talk With College Students About Her Book and Life During the Pandemic

    Michelle Obama to Talk With College Students About Her Book and Life During the Pandemic

    The former first lady will be joined by Yara Shahidi in a livestream discussion with students from 22 colleges across the country.

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    Okla Jones






    Published

    November 2, 2021
  • Will Smith Gets Candid, Reveals He Thought About Suicide in Trailer for Upcoming Docuseries

    Will Smith Gets Candid, Reveals He Thought About Suicide in Trailer for Upcoming Docuseries

    The series documents Will’s physical and mental health journey, along with the release of his new book.

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    Okla Jones






    Published

    November 1, 2021
  • Armed Men Tried to Rob 3 Women Outside of Teyana Taylor’s Halloween Bash

    Armed Men Tried to Rob 3 Women Outside of Teyana Taylor’s Halloween Bash

    One woman was pistol whipped during the attempted robbery outside of the Sunset Room.

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    Okla Jones






    Published

    November 1, 2021
  • U.S. Capitol Police Failed to Properly Prepare for Riot on January 6, Documents Show

    The Capitol Police placed its focus on anti-Trump counterprotesters instead of Trump supporters.

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    Okla Jones






    Published

    October 29, 2021
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