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Smithsonian’s Black History Museum Debuts, Placing a Lens on Our Heritage
The long-awaited historical museum brought in the first visitors to the unique facility in Washington D.C.
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Black History / By #TeamEBONY
Smithsonian’s Black History Museum Debuts, Placing a Lens on Our Heritage
On this day
...1935
On this day in 1935, World Heavyweight Champion, Joe Louis becomes the first Black boxer to draw a million dollar gate.
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Bill Nunn, ‘Radio Raheem’ from Spike Lee Classic, Dies
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New History-Making Latina on SNL Cast is Some Kind of Fool
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Tupac’s Wisdom and Realism
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[Watch] Ladies of Bad Boy Reunion Tour Panel Discussion
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Usher On Becoming Sugar Ray Leonard in ‘Hands Of Stone’
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Star Trek: 50 Years Later with Nichelle Nichols
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The Amazing Afro-Cuban Colors of Havana Come to Harlem
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#SHAREBLACKJOY: EBONY Does Afropunk 2016
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[Watch] Keywords with Alicia Keys
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Alicia Keys Wants to Inspire Others to Be Their Authentic Selves on ‘The Voice’
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[Video] Short Film Honors Philando Castile
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Tika Sumpter & Parker Sawyers Discuss Playing the Obamas in ‘Southside With You’
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Behind the Scenes of Alicia Keys’ September 2016 Cover Shoot
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[WATCH] Community Rebuilds after Sylville Smith Shooting
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Swizz Beatz, Q-Tip and More Get Artsy in the Bronx
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In the Shadow of the Games, Black Expats Share Their View of Brazil
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[Watch] It’s A Golden Time To Be A Simone
Politician Apologizes for Saying Charlotte Protesters “Hate White People”
A congressman who said that Charlotte protesters were demonstrating because they “hate White people” has apologized for the remark, saying he “regrets” making the statement.... [read more]
Marlon Wayans and Regina Hall Get ‘Naked’ for Netflix
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Exclusive: Brandon Marshall Explains Standing Up By Taking a Knee
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Video: Cops Pepper Spray Girl After She Was Hit By A Car
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Trump Campaign Chair Resigns After Blaming Obama for Racism
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Denial of Right to Wear Locs Means Denial of Black Freedoms
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