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Friday, November 6, 2026

Barret Strong, Motown Singer And Songwriter, Passes At 81

Barrett Strong, the voice and songwriter behind Motown Records' first hit, has passed, according to a post from The Motown Museum. He was 81.

See Who Won At The Golden Globes

The 80th Golden Globes Awards were presented Tuesday in Los Angeles. ABC's "Abbott Elementary" including stars Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams were some of the big TV winners of the night.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Inspires Youth To See Themselves And Their Futures In A...

Since watching the film, Black students from around the country feel more confident and ready to embrace their natural beauty and talents.

Angela Bassett And Courtney Vance’s Teen Son Apologizes For Participating In TikTok Trend

By Tina Burnside, CNN (CNN) -- The son of actress Angela Bassett has issued an apology after receiving backlash for a viral video of him...

FX’s ‘Kindred’ Brings Octavia Butler’s Novel to Screen, Explores How Systemic Oppression Can Time...

‘Kindred’ explores how race and systemic oppression can continue to impact American lives today as it did when slavery was legal.

Nick Cannon Welcomes Baby No. 12

"The Masked Singer" host and model Alyssa Scott had daughter Halo Marie Cannon, on Dec. 14, Scott revealed on Instagram Thursday.

Raggae Artist Jo Mersa Marley Has Passed, He Was 31

Joseph, "Jo Mersa" Marley, a Reggae artist who followed in the footsteps of father, musician Stephen Marley, and grandfather, the late Reggae star Bob Marley, has passed.

‘The Best Man’ Wraps Up Storylines With New Peacock Series

When the film ``The Best Man'' was released in 1999, it wasn't just a box office hit but also a fresh perspective on film, following the ups and downs of friendship, careers and love through the lens of young Black professionals.

Determination, Faith, And Black Resistance

The new “Emancipation” movie featuring Will Smith as formerly enslaved man Peter Gordon, reminds us of the ways Black folks have historically stood up against racist, oppressive systems.

Alicia Keys Debuts Her First Holiday Album And Says She’d Love To Collaborate With...

The 15-time Grammy winner spoke with CNN about recording her first holiday album, "Santa Baby," and the importance of debuting it on her own record imprint.

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Vigil Held For Javits Frimpong, 15-Year-Old Who Was Gunned Down In...

Tributes continue to grow for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx last week.