Big Check For Black Woman Fired For Not Wearing A Wig and More

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Black Woman Fired After Refusing to Wear a Wig Just Got a Big Check. But Is It Big Enough?!

A Black woman in Louisiana was fired for wearing her natural hair to work. And now her former employer is paying the price. As a result of a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, American Screening, LLC will pay Imani Jackson a $50,000 settlement. - Angela Johnson Read More

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The Warnings of Pastors and Prophets About The Eclipse

So, what’s really going on Monday, April 8th? I’m sure by now you’ve seen every report possible detailing the science-y details of the total solar eclipse, the first we’ll see since August 2017, according to NASA. - Kalyn Womack Read More

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Dawn Staley

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 7: Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks cuts down the net after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75 at the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament championship game between Iowa and South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 7, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball team is celebrating its third NCAA Championship after defeating Iowa 87-75 in the title game. The win is a perfect end to an undefeated season under the leadership of head coach Dawn Staley, who coached an entirely new starting five to a perfect season. - Angela Johnson Read More

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NBC Host Lester Holt Will Reveal Secret Life in New Tell-All Book, And We Don’t Know How to Feel

A tell-all book written by an award-winning journalist who has covered some of the most important stories of our time, including Hurricane Katrina and the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, should be pretty juicy, right? - Angela Johnson Read More

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WATCH: Lenny Kravitz Wears Leather Pants During Brutal Workout Routine and the Internet Loses Its Mind

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 26: Lenny Kravitz poses during a photocall ahead of the release of his album “Blue Electric Light” at The St. Regis hotel on March 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Celebrities posting workout videos to Instagram is nothing new. Seeing your favorite stars lift heavy weights, run laps or bend and stretch into an impossible yoga pose can be a source of inspiration to stop scrolling, get off the couch, and get into the gym. - Angela Johnson Read More

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After a Huge Win, Coach Dawn Staley’s Humble Spirit Stole America’s Hearts

Basketball fans shouldn’t be surprised that South Carolina won the Women’s basketball national championship against Iowa on Sunday. They were the best team in the country all season, often beating their opponents in dominating fashion. - Noah A. McGee Read More

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Earthquakes, Cicadas, Viruses, Wars… Is Judgment Day Coming Soon? Black Church Leaders Weigh In

The latest headlines have thrown some Christ followers into a panic, worrying the end times is coming sooner rather than later. However, a few church leaders weighed in on the frenzy to set the record straight, and hopefully, calm everyone down. - Kalyn Womack Read More

Big Check For Black Woman Fired For Not Wearing A Wig, Pastors Give Eclipse Warning, NBC Host Lester Holt Will Reveal Secret Life and More News On The Culture

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