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From Quincy Jones to James Earl Jones, the Black community has been letting out a collective cry seemingly all year.
If it's one thing Black folks know how to do, it's flip the script and bounce back 10 times stronger!
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Thank you Quincy Jones for helping give us "Billie Jean" and much much more.
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"Once a task is just begun, never leave it till it's done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all,"…
They may have famous last names, but these sisters are making a name for themselves.
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From Miami to New Orleans, this list features a roundup of must-see lineups.
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From Jethro Tull to Ray Charles to Adele, the Academy has handed down some real head-scratchers over the years
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Taraji P. Henson, Megan Thee Stallion and our very own VP are among more than a few notable HBCU grads.