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Captain America and Black Panther face off in the first trailer for 1943: Rise of Hydra

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Epic’s State of Unreal keynote opened with a surprise: a first look at 1943: Rise of Hydra ,the new Marvel game from writer and director Amy Hennig, best known for her work on the Uncharted franchise. It features an “ensemble” of playable characters including Captain America and Black Panther, and is described as a “narrative-driven … Read more

The U.K. has its first Black government leader as Vaughan Gething is elected first minister of Wales

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LONDON — LONDON (AP) — Vaughan Gething was elected first minister of Wales on Wednesday, becoming the first Black leader of a government in the U.K. Gething was elected government leader by members of the Welsh parliament in Cardiff, four days after winning the contest to be leader of Wales’ governing Labour Party. He secured … Read more

2 Black men tortured by Mississippi officers call for toughest sentences

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two Black men who were tortured by six Mississippi law enforcement officers last year called Monday for a federal judge to impose the strictest possible penalties at their sentencings this week. The former law officers admitted in August to subjecting Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker to numerous acts of … Read more

6 former Mississippi officers will be sentenced in federal court this week for torturing 2 Black men. Here’s what we know

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Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to state and federal charges stemming from the torture and abuse last year of two Black men, one of whom was shot in the mouth, are set to be sentenced in federal court this week. The former officers, some of whom federal prosecutors said called themselves “The … Read more

Wales’ first Black leader is a testament to Britain’s political diversity, but racism persists

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LONDON — LONDON (AP) — Vaughan Gething’s election as the next leader of Wales marks a milestone: For the first time, none of the U.K.’s four main governments is led by a white man. It’s a striking moment in a country still grappling with racism and the legacy of empire. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has … Read more

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So many stars attended the 55th Annual NAACP Awards on Saturday evening (March 16) at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. The annual event featured a star-studded red carpet with appearances from the likes of Halle Bailey, Keke Palmer, Kerry Washington, Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Quinta Brunson and so many stars. … Read more

Beyoncé’s country songs are boosting streams for Black artists

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Beyonce leaves the Luar fashion show at 154 Scott in Brooklyn during New York Fashion Week on February 13, 2024 in New York City.  James Devaney | GC Images | Getty Images Country music, meet Cowboy Carter. Superstar singer-songwriter Beyoncé Knowles is foraying into country music — taking on a genre that has excluded women … Read more

Wales will get its first Black leader after Vaughan Gething wins a Welsh Labour Party contest

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LONDON — Vaughan Gething won the Welsh Labour Party leadership contest on Saturday, and is set to become the first Black leader of Wales’ semi-autonomous government. Gething, who is currently Welsh economy minister, narrowly beat Education Minister Jeremy Miles in a race to replace First Minister Mark Drakeford. Drakeford announced late last year he would … Read more

Opinion: Sheryl Swoopes is right: Black people can’t be racist

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University of Iowa point guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after a victory over Ohio State on March 3. (Cliff Jette / Associated Press) WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes has come under an avalanche of criticism for saying that Black people can’t be racist. Last month Swoopes questioned the ability of University of Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin … Read more

Fans Gush Over Simone Biles’ ‘Black Nicholas Sparks Movie’ Pics

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Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is leaving fans speechless over her latest post with her husband, NFL star Jonathan Owens. The couple tied the knot at an intimate courthouse ceremony in April 2023. The two then got married again in Mexico during a bigger destination wedding. They first met in 2020 on the dating app Raya. … Read more