Laila Hazel Embraces Faith, Resilience and New Lessons After Graduation
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Laila Hazel Embraces Faith, Resilience and New Lessons After Graduation

Laila Hazel recently graduated from Southern University A&M College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. As she walked across the graduation stage in her cap and gown, she carried more than just the end of four years of hard work.

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Courteney Sykes on Graduation, Resilience and New Paths Ahead

Courteney Sykes on Graduation, Resilience and New Paths Ahead

When she crossed the graduation stage at Clark University this spring, Courteney Sykes carried more than a diploma. She carried the results of years of determination, leadership and a passion for public relations that shaped her college experience.


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Celebrating the Class of 2025 and the Next Chapter of Lealer Sim’s Legacy

Celebrating the Class of 2025 and the Next Chapter of Lealer Sim’s Legacy

Lealer Sims has a passion for journalism and has worked hard through school and into her career to forge her own path. Sims grew up in Houston, Texas - the 5th Ward, to be exact. And she’s known that she has wanted to pursue journalism since she was in High School.

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The Legacy She Wrote: Yvette Kendall’s Unstoppable Rise from Innovator to Storyteller
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The Legacy She Wrote: Yvette Kendall’s Unstoppable Rise from Innovator to Storyteller

Yvette Kendall has always been an entrepreneur at heart. After all, her motto is “think it, prove it, do it.” She has a creative spirit that can’t be contained by medium, genre or anything but her own desires.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Remembered for His Lasting Legacy in Television, Music and Black Storytelling
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Remembered for His Lasting Legacy in Television, Music and Black Storytelling

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor, director, poet and musician who helped define a generation of television storytelling, died at age 54 on Tuesday. 

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Black Owned Media fight for their presence on the red carpet
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Black Owned Media fight for their presence on the red carpet

While award shows celebrate Black talent onstage, Black-owned media platforms are still fighting for space behind the ropes. They are reshaping the red carpet not just as a photo opportunity but as a place for authentic cultural storytelling.

Awards season is often seen as a time of glamour and recognition. From the BET Awards and VMAs to the Grammys and Oscars, these nights serve as grand stages for the entertainment industry.

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Media Pioneer and Mogul Ananda Lewis
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Media Pioneer and Mogul Ananda Lewis

Ananda Lewis, a pioneering television host, journalist and activist who became a beloved figure in Black media, died at 52 on June 11 following a battle with breast cancer. 

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Michael Riley Reflects on Purpose and Progress During BET Red Carpet Pool Party
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Michael Riley Reflects on Purpose and Progress During BET Red Carpet Pool Party

LOS ANGELES—While attending the BET Red Carpet Pool Party during BET Awards Weekend, Rhode Island media personality Michael Riley, known as The Voice of RI, shared his thoughts on his growing career and the need for authenticity in entertainment.

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