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Civil Rights Icon Daisy Bates Honored With Statue In US Capitol
Civil Rights leader and journalist Daisy Bates was honored with a statue unveiled Wednesday in the U.S. Capitol. The post Civil Rights Icon Daisy Bates Honored With Statue In US Capitol appeared first on NewsOne. The post Civil Rights Icon Daisy Bates Honored With Statue In US Capitol appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Texas School Board Votes to Pull Topics Like Diversity, Vaccines and More From Text Books
Chapters identified as “controversial” will be pulled from some Houston-area school textbooks, according to a report by The Houston Chronicle. Next school year, Cy-Fair ISD will remove topics from textbooks that leadership has decided may be too controversial for students. RELATED: 50 Cent Donates $300K To Build Advanced Business Labs At 3 HISD Schools RELATED: […] The post Texas School Board Votes to Pull Topics Like Diversity, Vaccines and More From Text Books appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
No Plot Twist Here: A New Study Finds Even Black Preschoolers Are Routinely Discriminated Against
As as much as white conservatives bemoan what they perceive as anti-white racism in America, and as much as they use that narrative to come for critical race theory, wokeness and all programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, the fact is, white people's grievances regarding anti-white racial discrimination is never backed by up by any independent data. The post No Plot Twist Here: A New Study Finds Even Black Preschoolers Are Routinely Discriminated Against appeared first on NewsOne. The post No Plot Twist Here: A New Study Finds Even Black Preschoolers Are Routinely Discriminated Against appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Future Appears To Diss Gunna With Mixtape Drop Announcement
Fans on X believe that past collaborators Future and Gunna are going to war with one another after a series of cryptic tweets. The post Future Appears To Diss Gunna With Mixtape Drop Announcement appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
New Study To Evaluate Why Black Women Face Higher Mortality Rates From Cancer
Black women face a 40% increased risk of mortality from breast cancer despite having a 4% lower incidence rate of breast cancer compared to white women. Some types of cancer, such as triple-negative breast cancer — an aggressive form of the disease — is more prevalent among Black women and tends to be harder to treat. This can contribute to poorer outcomes compared to other racial and ethnic groups. The post New Study To Evaluate Why Black Women Face Higher Mortality Rates From Cancer appeared first on NewsOne. The post New Study To Evaluate Why Black Women Face Higher Mortality Rates From Cancer appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Drake’s OVO Store In London Vandalized Amidst Kendrick Lamar Battle
Yeah, Kendrick Lamar and Drake might have to hold a joint press conference at some point to calm things down. The post Drake’s OVO Store In London Vandalized Amidst Kendrick Lamar Battle appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Diddy Posts Video Alluding To Enduring All His Legal Troubles
Diddy is seemingly letting the world know he is keeping his head up regardless of all the scandals involving his name. He recently posted a video alluding to him enduring all his legal troubles. As reported by Digital Music News, the embattled music mogul has kept a very low profile ever since he was accused of […] The post Diddy Posts Video Alluding To Enduring All His Legal Troubles appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Martin Lawrence Returns To Stand-Up With 36-City Comedy Tour
Martin Lawrence is returning to stand-up with his "Y'all Know What It Is!" tour in July, which includes a stop at Raleigh's PNC Arena. The post Martin Lawrence Returns To Stand-Up With 36-City Comedy Tour appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Stormy Daniels Testimony About Trump’s Lewd Behavior Is Exactly As Cringey As You Think
It's interesting that all the things that Black men are stereotyped about--being predatory with white women, lying, cheating and being totally untrustworthy with finances--Trump actually is! And MAGAs who hate Black men love it. The post Stormy Daniels Testimony About Trump’s Lewd Behavior Is Exactly As Cringey As You Think appeared first on NewsOne. The post Stormy Daniels Testimony About Trump’s Lewd Behavior Is Exactly As Cringey As You Think appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Russell Simmons Defends Diddy, Says Fans Need To “See The Good In Things”
Russell Simmons shared a video clip where he is defending Sean "Diddy" Combs but asks that fans show grace and "see the good in things." The post Russell Simmons Defends Diddy, Says Fans Need To “See The Good In Things” appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Man Shown On Video Trying To Shoot Pastor In Church Is Charged With Murdering Cousin
Bernard Polite, the man who tried to shoot a paster, has been charged with homicide after police found the body of his cousin. The post Man Shown On Video Trying To Shoot Pastor In Church Is Charged With Murdering Cousin appeared first on NewsOne. The post Man Shown On Video Trying To Shoot Pastor In Church Is Charged With Murdering Cousin appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Solange Knowles’ Son Julez Smith Makes His Met Gala Debut At 19
Julez Smith's presence at the Met Gala isn't just a testament to his rising modeling career. It is a bold statement about the evolving landscape of fashion. The post Solange Knowles’ Son Julez Smith Makes His Met Gala Debut At 19 appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
The Future Of Haiti: House Democrats Call For Urgent Action On Island Nation’s Crises
On Wednesday, House Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs will host a press conference on Capitol Hill addressing the growing crises in Haiti. The post The Future Of Haiti: House Democrats Call For Urgent Action On Island Nation’s Crises appeared first on NewsOne. The post The Future Of Haiti: House Democrats Call For Urgent Action On Island Nation’s Crises appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Uncertainty Looms After Judge Rejects Louisiana’s New Majority-Black Voting District
Louisiana lawmakers are still fighting hard to keep the state’s second majority-Black House district from ever seeing the light of day. The post Uncertainty Looms After Judge Rejects Louisiana’s New Majority-Black Voting District appeared first on NewsOne. The post Uncertainty Looms After Judge Rejects Louisiana’s New Majority-Black Voting District appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
All The Celebs Who Nailed and Bombed the 2024 Met Gala Theme
From Zendaya to Dua Lipa, check out all of the celebrities who nailed the 2024 Met Gala dress code, and the celebrities who bombed it! The post All The Celebs Who Nailed and Bombed the 2024 Met Gala Theme appeared first on Black America Web. The post All The Celebs Who Nailed and Bombed the 2024 Met Gala Theme appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Michael Irvin Let Go From NFL Network, X Says We’re Losing Recipes
There’s been a shakeup at the NFL Network, and one of the most energetic commentators is off the air. After 15 years with the network, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin has been let go. The shakeup is network-wide and extends cuts made last month, which included Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano, Will Selva, and […] The post Michael Irvin Let Go From NFL Network, X Says We’re Losing Recipes appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Hottie Hotline: Megan Thee Stallion Drops New Freestyle Plus Exclusive Phone Number For Fans
Summer's around the corner and Megan Thee Stallion is not only gearing up to hit the road, but she's also connecting with listeners with the "I Think I Love Her" freestyle PLUS she dropped a number for the Hotties to text her. The post Hottie Hotline: Megan Thee Stallion Drops New Freestyle Plus Exclusive Phone Number For Fans appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
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