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‘Lessons’ From Rapper Mr. Mike, After 25 Years

Houston rap legend Mike Walls, better known as Mr. Mike, has been taking the streets to school for 25 years. He and another Houston rapper, Thorough, broke through with their 1995 album, “Anotha Day Anotha […]

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Former UPS Executive Boosts Pledge To Alma Mater By $15 Million

BALTIMORE — To help students avoid crippling college debt, former United Parcel Service executive and Morgan State University alumnus Calvin Tyler is increasing his $5 million commitment to his alma mater by $15 million to fund […]

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Fifteen Years After Hanging Up His Gloves, Mark Johnson Still Fighting For Respect

Washington, D.C. native Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson epitomizes Black history during a month when we remember historic African-American figures and their accomplishments. Johnson achieved greatness inside the boxing ring. He became the first African-American fighter […]

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Jaguars’ Urban Meyer Under Fire For Recent Hire

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer dropped the ball with a recent staff hire. Meyer, who won two national championships at the University of Florida and another at Ohio State, hired Chris Doyle after the […]

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CBD Firm Fights To Free Cannabis Offenders And Push For Saner Laws

As the market for legal marijuana and cannabidiol, or CBD, skyrockets — prompting corporations to buy stakes in cannabis companies — thousands remain imprisoned for weed-related offenses. Most are people of color, while the investors […]

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Black And Jewish Entertainment Leaders Unite To Fight Bigotry

Shared suffering has birthed a powerful partnership. Drawing on their shared experiences of discrimination and marginalization, Black and Jewish leaders have formed an alliance to combat racism and anti-Semitism. They are using the power of […]

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Tonio Hall Catches The Attention Of R&B Legend Donell Jones

Social media lend a voice to the voiceless — and being heard can be life-changing. Dallas rapper Tonio Hall got the attention of R&B legend Donell Jones when he posted his cover of Jones’ “Life […]