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Mississippi Textbook Revised After It Was Rejected In 1974 For Not Whitewashing Black History. Sound Familiar?

For those of us who are observant and aware, there is no doubt that under the administration of President Donald Trump — and at a time when white conservatives have weaponized “wokeness” and the very concept of diversity to fuel their propaganda-reliant culture war — the darker parts of America’s history are repeating themselves. There are tons of examples of this, but an interesting one comes out of Mississippi, where a textbook that was banned from the classroom more than 50 years ago has been revised and made available again, although it’s still up in the air whether it will ever return to the classroom.… Read more

Venus Williams Talks Health, Her New Book, Fashion, Wimbledon and Her Dad

Don’t call it a comeback, the famously private tennis prodigy opens up about family, fighting for health, training to win, and her new book, “Strive.”

By BET Staff

August 6, 2025

Venus Williams, the tennis veteran, women’s equal pay activist, and big sister, is having a year of rebirth.

Most recently, the tennis phenom became the second-oldest woman to take home a tour-level singles win at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Fans have been waiting for this comeback, but don’t call it that.… Read more

Lizzo Joins the Conversation Around Sydney Sweeney’s Denim Ad

She shared an AI-generated image of herself in the campaign and captioned it with a pointed play on words.

By Sharmaine Johnson

Lizzo is the latest celebrity to respond to the viral backlash over Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad, but instead of getting angry, she made it a reflective moment.

As criticism around the ad continues to build, Lizzo shared a meme of herself photoshopped into the denim campaign. The image, which appears to be AI-generated, shows her posing in the same style as Sweeney with the caption, “If the Democrats won the election.”… Read more

50 Cent Takes Shot At Diddy After Trump Shoots Down Pardon Hopes

Sean “Diddy” Combs had his hopes of a pardon dashed after President Donald Trump declared the mogul “half-innocent” in a recent interview. Catching wind of the president’s remarks, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is delighting in the moment and took time to take yet another shot at his longtime foe.

Whispers of President Trump granting Sean “Diddy” Combs a pardon in the wake of his explosive sex trafficking and racketeering trial grew louder when the Bad Boy Records founder received guilty verdicts on the lesser prostitution charges.… Read more

Diddy Denied Bond Before Sentencing In Prostitution Case

Diddy will stay in jail while he waits for his sentence after being found guilty of prostitution-related charges, according to HuffPost.

The judge has denied his request to be released on a $50 million bond, saying Combs could be a flight risk and a danger to others. Combs has been in jail since his arrest in September. Last month, he was found not guilty of the most serious charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. However, he was convicted of two charges linked to forcing others into prostitution.… Read more

Jeezy Honored In Innovative Atlanta Art Gala

Hip-Hop and art converged in a unique event in the city of Atlanta, as the veteran rapper Jeezy was honored with a one-of-a-kind custom painting that commemorated the 20th anniversary of his iconic album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, created by the highly acclaimed visual artist Dr. Fahamu Pècou. The event was held at the Johnson Lowe Gallery, located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta.

The painting, School of Hard Knocks depicts Jeezy aka Jay Jenkins seated while dressed in a striking white suit, with the demeanor of an academic professor who is holding a red book with the title of They We Didn’t Realize We Were Seeds.… Read more

Shannon Sharpe Breaks Silence On ESPN Firing In Wake Of Sexual Assault Settlement

Shannon Sharpe has broken his silence in the wake of settling a sexual assault lawsuit to the tune of $50 million with a woman he met in 2023 who was 19 at the time. During an episode of his Nightcap program, Shannon Sharpe spoke about his firing from ESPN and expressed remorse that the news would overshadow his brother, Sterling Sharpe, entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame this coming weekend.

On Wednesday (July 30), Shannon Sharpe opened up his Nightcap broadcast by addressing ESPN letting him go after settling the explosive sexual assault lawsuit with the unnamed woman whom he met in a gym in 2023.… Read more

Up-and-Coming Black Actresses You Need to Know

The entertainment industry is seeing an exciting wave of new, talented Black actresses who are shaping the future of television and film. These rising stars are breaking barriers with their performances, tackling diverse roles, and changing the landscape of Hollywood. It’s truly a beautiful sight to witness, as Hollywood has not always been welcoming to our melanated queens.

Before the 1950s, Black actresses were rarely seen on the big screen, and when they did appear, their roles were often relegated to harmful stereotypes, failing to capture the full breadth of the Black experience.… Read more

The Life And Legacy Of Don Cornelius

Don Cornelius was the bridge that brought the rich legacy of Black music to a global stage. The Chicago native’s iconic dance show Soul Train made its official premiere in October 1971, running until March 2006, and what happened throughout its 35-season run was unimaginable.

The life and legacy of Don Cornelius: A visionary of soul and representation

Cornelius will always be remembered as a trailblazer who changed the face of American television. His creation of Soul Train, a groundbreaking television show, not only elevated Black music but also celebrated the richness of African-American culture at a time when representation on TV was minimal.… Read more

JAY-Z Vows That NYC Casino Bid Will Be Beneficial To Local Community

JAY-Z and his team continue to push in their efforts to open a casino in the heart of Manhattan. They have vowed that the local community will benefit from the initiative.

As per New York 1 JAY-Z stood on business earlier this week in their pursuit to build a gambling facility in the Times Square section of the Big Apple. The MC and Roc Nation senior leadership attended a meeting on Wednesday, July 23 at the NY State Capital with Caesars and real estate developer SL Green in hopes to secure one of three real estate licenses up for grabs.… Read more

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