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‘The JuJu Effect:’ JuJu Watkins begins to build new legacy at USC

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3 mn readBefore JuJu Watkins even stepped on the court for her first college basketball game with the University of Southern California, it’s clear she had already made an impact. Episode four of “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins,” the new documentary series presented by State Farm, delves into the beginning of Watkins’ freshman year at USC, including her adjustment […]

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Texas Board of Education Strikes Down Call to Rebrand Slavery in Classrooms as ‘Involuntary Relocation’

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2 mn readA group of nine educators approached the board of education on June 15 with a proposal to rename slavery as involuntary relocation in second grade classrooms. A proposal to teach slavery to second graders in Texas as ‘involuntary relocation’ has been struck down in a unanimous decision by the State Board of Education. The proposal […]

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The Forgotten Black Superhero Movie That Shaped the Genre

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< 1 mn readRobert Townsend laid the groundwork for Chadwick Boseman’s superhero legacy with “The Meteor Man,” which hit theaters 25 years before “Black Panther” and five years before “Blade.” Released on August 6th, 1993, Townsend’s film aimed for the same success as Tim Burton’s “Batman” and “Batman Returns.” Departing from the typical superhero narrative, “The Meteor Man” […]

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17-Year-Old DC Student Among Nation’s Youngest Black Pilots, Aspires to Fly Military Aircraft

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< 1 mn readA Washington, D.C. student is making waves by becoming one of the youngest Black pilots in the country. Christopher Ballinger achieved his pilot’s license last week upon completion of the Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy Program. Out of thousands of applicants, Ballinger was chosen as one of the few to partake in the intensive […]

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‘I got major doubt from the movie guys’: Julie Taymor on turning The Lion King into the most successful musical ever

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4 mn readDisney’s stage version of their hit film is an unmatched global phenomenon. Twenty-seven years on from its premiere, its director discusses why it was a big risk that paid off 10 billion-fold. The Lion King musical is a beast of a show – captivating US audiences since 1997, it is the highest-grossing production of all […]

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Google proposes changes to European search results amid antitrust scrutiny

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< 1 mn readGoogle has announced further changes to its search results in Europe in response to complaints from smaller competitors and looming EU antitrust charges under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The tech giant has faced criticism from price-comparison sites, hotels, and small retailers over a 30% drop in direct booking clicks caused by earlier search tweaks. The DMA, introduced […]

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