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Happy National Read Across America Day! Christina Milian teamed up with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s Books to commemorate “Hats Off to Reading" with a very special reading of her favorite Dr. Seuss book. Watch the reading inside.

Black owned creative marketing agency, Six Degrees, has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment like Doja Cat and Lil Baby while partnering with massive global brands like Amazon and Footlocker. We celebrate the agency's founders for our special Black History Month spotlight with an interview inside.

Let’s keep the love train rolling with Instagram’s “Love at First Slide” campaign, which debuted yesterday on Valentine’s Day. In honor of Lover’s Day and Black History Month, the social media platform partnered with a few couples and friends to share their Black Love stories. Read more inside and view their photos.

RapCaviar followed up their trending ‘The Mount Rushmore of 2010s Rap’ conversation unveiling bespoke murals across the nation, honoring artists who made the final list. See the photos inside.

A new law created in California may lead the charge in the way our country manages food waste. Read more about the law inside.

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On Saturday (October 2), WOL News Talk 1450 in Washington D.C. celebrated its 42nd anniversary – a moment which showcased the perseverance and tenacity of its founder, Urban One maven Cathy Hughes.

Atlanta based eco-friendly company Goodr Co. and rapper Gunna partner to place a free clothing and grocery store in local Atlanta middle school. The newly-opened Goodr Grocery Store & Drip Closet is working to provide resources to underserved and underprivileged communities.

Happy National Prosecco Day! The nationally recognized holiday lands on today, August 13th. It represents a day to celebrate with a toast to the remaining days of the season. We're celebrating even more with our favorite celebrities and their champagne toasts, which is not quite Prosecco but it sparkles just the same.

Netflix has ordered a second season of High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. The critically-acclaimed series celebrates the courage, artistry and resourcefulness of African Americans that helped define the American kitchen today.

Celebrity Black jeweler Gina White is taking the jewelry industry by storm. We spoke with her about her challenges and journey breaking into the business, exploring the African Diaspora as a Black American and her upcoming projects. Check out this exclusive Q&A with jeweler and entrepreneur Gina White below.

Meet 62-year-old artist Richard Hutchins, who went from spending his nights sleeping on Skid Row to having his artwork displayed in art galleries in Beverly Hills. We discussed how he met Charlie Rocket, his colored past, helping to clean up Los Angeles largest homeless community and some of his greatest inspirations.

University of Houston-Downtown's (UHD) Political Science Student of the Year RoShawn Evans defied the odds after being wrongfully jailed for a crime he did not commit. It was only through his resilience that he was capable of emerging from the corrupt corrections system armed to create substantial change in the world.