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05/20/2024

Van Jones just said it ALL about Trumper Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Follow Occupy Democrats for more.

05/20/2024

Afrika Owes, a formerly incarcerated African American woman from NYC, has triumphed by passing the New York Bar Exam on her first attempt. 🎉 Her emotional reaction, captured in a viral TikTok video with nearly 3 million views, shows her surrounded by loved ones, tears of joy flowing as she exclaims, "I passed! I passed!" 🏙️💼

05/20/2024

Today, as we commemorate his 99th birthday, The King Center honors the life, impact, and family of Brother (el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz).

05/19/2024

Health tip #2

Smart goals help you focus. They are Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic & Time-based.

05/19/2024

Health tip #1

People motivated by their own needs & desires find it easier to change. Write down how healthier habits will improve your life & why it is a priority now.

05/19/2024

I am currently attempting to undergo a lifestyle change. It is my goal to lose excess weight and become more healthier in general. I will share some tips I learn along the way. I hope you will share my journey with me.

05/19/2024

04/07/2024

Actress and singer Halle Bailey celebrates her 24th birthday with a stunning post-baby bikini photo, radiating confidence and self-love. Embracing motherhood and showcasing her toned figure, Bailey…

04/07/2024

BLACK WOMEN IN SPORTS! ⭐️

salutes the for their triumphant win in the 2024 National Championships! 🏀

is the embodiment of excellence and Black Girl Magic! On and off the court, she and her team serves the great state of South Carolina and uplifts the next generation of women in sports! ✊🏾

Did you know that Black women only make 64% of what white male professionals are paid? Black women deserve to be paid equally in all fields, especially sports! We sacrifice our bodies, mind, and time. 👏🏾That’s why we deserve ALL RESPECT 👏🏾

We celebrate the Lady Gamecocks today, and we urge pay equity for Black women! Black women are unstoppable! 👑

03/13/2024

Portrait of Attallah Shabazz posing with a framed portrait of her father Malcolm X. 💕

03/13/2024

AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS VIOLA DAVIS IS BEING HONORED WITH HER OWN BARBIE DOLL.

03/13/2024

This is our Best Picture.

03/13/2024

Jackie Robinson with his wife Rachel, 1964. 💕

03/13/2024

Andrew Young - March 12, 1932
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

03/13/2024

Making history one flip at a time! 🌪️ Talladega College Gymnastics won at the Centenary College competition, becoming the first HBCU team to win an NCAA competition. 🏆 Congratulations to Kyrstin Johnson and the Lady Tornadoes for their stellar performance!

03/13/2024

Carol Mosley-Braun Word Search Puzzle

03/13/2024

A Young Whitney Houston! 🩷

03/13/2024

Lenny Kravitz receives Hollywood Walk of Fame.

02/14/2024

Apple Music pays the NFL $50 million annually to sponsor the Super Bowl halftime show.

But Usher won't get any of that money.

Instead, he'll perform for free, leveraging the exposure to gain followers, sell tickets, and increase streaming numbers.

Here's how it works 👇

Some of the world's most famous artists have performed at the Super Bowl:

• Prince
• Michael Jackson
• Bruce Springsteen
• Beyonce
• Justin Timberlake
• The Rolling Stones
• Rihanna

But NONE of these artists were paid.

Here's how the financials work:

• NFL signs a $50M sponsorship deal
• Artists get a ~$15 million production budget

This budget covers 2,000 to 3,000 part-time workers, including set design, security, dancers, and marketing.

But artists don't get any of the money.

In fact, some artists end up spending millions of dollars of their own money on the performance.

The Weeknd, for instance, spent $7 million of personal cash on his show at Super Bowl 55, and Dr. Dre reportedly spent a similar amount in 2022.

So why do they do it?

EXPOSURE;

The Super Bowl is watched by 115 million people.

Brands will spend $7 million for 30-second commercials during this year’s game, yet Usher will receive an uninterrupted 13-minute commercial for free.

That is more valuable than his performance fee.

And the data backs it up.

• Justin Timberlake saw a 534% increase in music sales after Super Bowl 52.
• Travis Scott’s performance fee doubled from $500,000 to $1 million after Super Bowl 53.
• Jennifer Lopez and Shakira gained 3 million Instagram followers after Super Bowl 54.

Rihanna's numbers were mind-blowing, too:

• No. 1 most-streamed artist globally
• 17 songs in the Top 40 on Spotify
• Gained 3 million Instagram followers
• Fenty Beauty searches were up 833%

Even crazier, Rihanna's performance had more viewers (118 million) than the game (115 million) averaged.

So it's no surprise Usher has a few tricks up his sleeve.

Usher is releasing his new album “Coming Home” just two days before the Super Bowl, hoping his performance sends it to the top of the charts.

He also signed several endorsement deals and will even be in a commercial.

But Usher's big play is promoting his upcoming tour.

Stubhub says artists typically see a 50% increase in concert ticket searches after performing at the Super Bowl, and The Weeknd sold 1 million tickets after his performance.

That's why Usher announced a 24-city arena tour yesterday, with tickets going up for sale immediately when he steps off stage.

This creates a win-win situation.

The NFL gets one of the world’s top artists to perform at its biggest event for free, and the musician gets a 13-minute commercial in front of 115 million people for a fraction of what brands pay.

That's why artists agree to do it for free.

02/14/2024

🗣️Usher did what he was supposed to do.. he shared his platform with black women, subtle tributes to MJ & Prince, opened with Vegas culture, played all the hits, gave the pop fans the songs they want to hear, shined a light on ATL culture by bringing "skating & strip clubs", showcased an HBCU band (Jackson State) as well as a Fraternity (Kappa Alpha Psi), and gave a major portion of his shared stage time to two black ATL artists that may not ever be asked to headline a Super Bowl Halftime Show.... and he did all of this on a stage on live TV across all of America in the middle of Black History Month! Well done Black Man ✊🏾❤️💚💛✨
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02/12/2024

Gabby Douglas captured the hearts of millions worldwide as an Olympic gymnast, earning recognition as the first African American woman to win the individual all-around gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. ⁠
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Born in 1995, Douglas overcame numerous challenges, including financial constraints and racial barriers, to achieve her Olympic dreams through unwavering dedication and talent. ⁠
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Her remarkable journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes everywhere, highlighting the importance of perseverance, determination, and breaking down barriers in pursuit of excellence.

02/12/2024

02/12/2024

BACK-TO-BACK LIKE IT'S A TRADITION‼️

02/04/2024

Carl Weathers
January 14, 1948 – February 1, 2024
R.I.P.

02/04/2024

Tonight's second battle pits Average White Band vs. Heatwave. Who are you going with?