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Month: August 2022

The Black Census Project Ramps Up Effort Ahead Of Midterm Elections — The Urban Daily

Source: FG Trade / GettyBilled as the “largest survey of Black people in the United States since Reconstruction,” the Black Census Project engages Black people of all backgrounds. Led by the Black Futures Lab, census organizers hope to reach at least 200,000 Black respondents. Alicia Garza, Black Futures Lab’s founder and principal, told NewsOne that… The […]

08/27/2022
You Can Get a Refund for Student Loans Payments Made During the Pandemic. Here’s How — TIME

President Biden announced a plan this week to forgive up to $20,000 per borrower in federal student loan debt, a long-awaited measure that will eliminate the student debt burdens of about 20 million Americans. The plan will forgive up to $10,000 in federal student debt for people who make less than $125,000 per year, and… You […]

08/27/2022
For Black Girls ‘Joy Is Our Journey,’ Megan Thee Stallion and LaTosha Brown Create A Pathway — The Urban Daily

Source: Andrew Thomas Clifton / Southern Black Girls The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium and the Pete and Thomas Foundation have just been revealed as the community partners for the very first “Joy is our Journey” Dream Bus Tour. The Pete and Thomas Foundation states that Megan Pete, also known as Megan Thee Stallion, founded… For […]

08/27/2022
New on Netflix DVD.com in September 2022 — What’s on Netflix

Welcome along to a rundown of what’s coming up on the US DVD rental service that Netflix runs. This list includes all the big new DVD/Bluray movies and boxset releases for September 2022. As you… New on Netflix DVD.com in September 2022 — What’s on Netflix

08/23/2022
These Are the Apps You Should Try if You Miss the Old Instagram — TIME

Instagram has been criticized in recent weeks for prioritizing short videos—known as Reels on the platform—over photos in a perceived effort to replicate the success of its rival TikTok. Prominent celebrities and influencers like Kim Kardashian and her sister Kylie Jenner have been vocal about their dislike of the change. Jenner re-shared a post calling… These […]

08/21/2022
Guess Who’s Coming To Apple TV+? New ‘Sidney’ Documentary Pays Homage To Sidney Poitier — Hot 107.9 – Hot Spot ATL

Did you know that Halle Berry wanted to marry Sidney Poitier? Source: Courtesy Apple TV+ / Apple TV+ Can’t say that we blame her, after watching the trailer for the upcoming Apple Originals film Sidney. The trailer reveals so many details from Sidney Poitier’s life, from his early childhood and young adulthood in his native… Guess […]

08/16/2022
Polio Is Back. Here’s How to Keep Yourself Safe — TIME

Until recently, polio had been a relic of history in the U.S. Once a scourge that paralyzed or killed up to tens of thousands of children every year, the U.S. declared the disease officially eradicated in 1979, thanks to widespread vaccination. But polio is back. On July 21, the New York State Department of Health… Polio […]

08/16/2022
Watch Queen Latifah Fight To Protect Her Family In New ‘End of the Road’ Trailer — Hot 107.9 – Hot Spot ATL

Source: Courtesy of Netflix / Netflix This week (August 15), Netflix gave us our first look at its upcoming action-thriller ‘End of the Road‘ and to say it looks like a rollercoaster ride is an understatement. The measures one will take to protect their family are explored in this Millicent Shelton directed film, set to… Watch […]

08/16/2022
Exclusive: Chanté Adams & Abbi Jacobson Talk Prime Video’s ‘A League Of Their Own’ Series, Rebooting A Classic & More — Hot 107.9 – Hot Spot ATL

The Rockford Peaches are back! Source: Prime Video ‘A League of Their Own’ evokes the joyful spirit of Penny Marshall’s beloved classic while widening the lens to tell the story of an entire generation of women who dreamed of playing professional baseball. Source: Courtesy Prime Video Set in 1943, the nostalgic series takes a deeper… Exclusive: […]

08/14/2022
#OliviaNewtonJohn, singer & actress has passed away at 73! [Details] — The Gamutt || WebMag

Sad news to report…. Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the ’70s and charmed generations of viewers in the blockbuster movie “Grease,” died on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73. “Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully… #OliviaNewtonJohn, […]

08/09/2022