Brazil: President Dilma Rousseff Re-Elected

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The BBC is reporting that Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has been re-elected after securing more than 51% of votes in the...

Phillip Terrill: The Man Behind the Burks & Bailey Brand

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With your youth still ahead of you, best friend at your side, and access to many of the fashion industry's elite,...

Cuba Leads Fight Against Ebola

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Monica Mark of The Guardian UK is reporting that out of all nations, Cuba has sent the largest medical force to...

Oscar de la Renta: Iconic Fashion Designer Dies

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CNN is reporting that legendary Dominican American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta has died. Known as the "Sultan of Suave,"...

Ike Jones: Pioneering African-American Filmmaker Dies

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David Colker of the Los Angeles Times is reporting that pioneering African-American filmmaker Ike Jones has died. Jones passed away October...

Caribbean Conference on Reparations Held in Antigua

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Caribbean 360 is reporting that a two-day conference was held in St. Johns, Antigua to discuss "reparatory justice." The author writes: "Chairperson...

‘Nas: Time is Illmatic’ Documentary Explores Tragedy and Triumph

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Nas: Time is Illmatic is a feature documentary that chronicles the preconditions and circumstances leading up to the making of the...

A3C Hip-Hop Festival Kicks Off 10th Anniversary in Atlanta

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The A3C Hip-Hop Festival is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in the city of Atlanta Oct 8-14.* Founded by Brian Knott and Kevin...

Aunt Jemima: Heirs Seek Pancake Money

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Reporting for the Courier-Journal, Jere Downs is reporting that the heirs of Nancy Green, the black woman that appeared as Aunt...

Geoffrey Holder: Iconic Dancer, Artist and Actor Dies at 84

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Jennifer Dunning and William McDonald of the New York Times are reporting that legendary choreographer, actor and artist Geoffrey Holder has...

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