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• Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists, musicians and storytellers

  06-04-2024 22:00
  
  Tanner Adell is one of the four Black, female country singers featured on ‘Blackbiird.’ Michael Hickey/Getty Images
  by Katie Kapurch, Texas State University and Jon Marc Smith, Texas State University
  Prior to the release of “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé explained that her album’s links to country were motivated by industry gatekeeping. She was likely referencing the hostile reception she experienced after her performance of “Daddy Lessons” with The Chi
  
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• WATCH: Man Points Gun At Black Drive-Thru Worker Over Discounted Breakfast

  06-04-2024 14:30
  
  Photo: Willowick Police DEpartment
  Authorities in Ohio are looking for the man who pointed a gun at a Black drive-thru employee trying to give him a discount. According to WOIO, the incident unfolded around 9 a.m. Sunday (March 31) at a Burger King in Willowick, and it was all caught on camera.
  Howard Vernon, 38, said he was taking the customer’s order and applied a promotion, knocking the total price from $11 to around $8. The customer got irate and started arguing with the fast food empl
  
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• UNCF Announces Quarles’ Steven Hunter To Chair 2024 “A Mind Is…” Gala Chicago

  06-04-2024 14:30
  
  Steven Hunter, Chicago Office Litigation and Dispute Resolution Chairman at Quarles & Brady LLP and co-chair of the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion committee, is chairing the UNCF Chicago 2024 “A Mind Is…” Gala. Quarles is the Presenting Sponsor. 
  The gala will be held on June 15, 7 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
  “I am proud to take on this leadership position for the 80th anniversary of UNCF Chicago and the many Black college students who ben
  
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