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'Defund Police' Movement Gains Steam As Celebrities And Politicians Sign On
'Defund Police' Movement Gains Steam With Celebrities

People like John Legend, Lizzo, and Yara Shahidi show their support.
by Royce Dunmore
06.06.20
LA Premiere Of Cirque Du Soleil's "Volta"
Common’s Nonprofit Launches #WeMatterToo Campaign Amid COVID-19

Common’s nonprofit has launched a criminal justice reform campaign to address the spread of COVID-19 in correctional facilities.
by NewsOne Staff
05.17.20
Kate Gosselin And Common Visit Extra
Common Invests In Neglected South Side Chicago Property

Rapper Common is investing in the transformation of an underdeveloped property located in Chicago’s South Side area.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Blackface On Set: Common Talks Seth Rogan's Movie

Standing up for what's right.
by Clarissa Hamlin
08.03.18
Q-Tip Performs at The John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Kennedy Center Creates Hip-Hop Culture Council

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. recently announced the creation of its hip-hop culture council.
by NewsOne Staff
03.11.18
Premiere Of Showtime's 'The Chi' - Arrivals
Angela Rye And Common Broke Up

Twitter is in mourning.
by NewsOne Staff
03.09.18
19th Annual Teddy Bear Ball - Arrivals
5 Signs Common May Run For Political Office

Common's speech at the People's State Of The Union raises more questions about if the multi-talented rapper and Academy-Award winning…
by Clarissa Hamlin
01.30.18
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Here Is How Black Girl Magic & Hip-Hop…

Keisha Lance Bottoms, who was expected to lose Atlanta's contentious mayoral race, narrowly defeated a White opponent, who has called…
by Ronda Racha Penrice, Contributor
12.06.17
The 12th Annual Jazz In The Gardens Music Festival - Day 2
Common Kicking Off #RESIST: Speaking Truth to Power…

Common will be one of several special guests during the #RESIST: Speaking Truth to Power human rights event series kick-off…
by Clarissa Hamlin
06.19.19
US President Barack Obama delivers his farewell address
Where Was Sasha?

Sasha Obama was noticeably absent during President Obama's final speech on Tuesday. According to reports, she was studying for an…
by NewsOne Staff
01.11.17
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The Influence Of Rap On The White House

For the past eight years, the Obamas gave rap and Black music a place to call home.
by A.R. Shaw
01.09.17
President Obama Visits SXSW
Obama Promises To Retaliate Against Russia

Obama says the hacks brought attention to Hillary Clinton’s email scandal and issues within the Democratic National Committee.
by NewsOne Staff
12.16.16
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Talent Show At White House
Celebrating Black Art In The Obama White House

The President and Mrs. Obama have shown their love for black art (and artists)—from poetry and spoken word to actors…
by Ronda Racha Penrice
12.14.16
2016 Many Rivers To Cross Festival
Common's Powerful "Tonight Show" Performance

Chicago native and rap icon Common displayed immaculate storytelling prowess during Thursday's "Tonight Show" while performing the title track off…
by Charise Frazier
10.28.16
44th NAACP Image Awards - Show
Watch Portions Of The NewsOne Now Exclusive: A…

Roland Martin, host of NewsOne Now, recently sat down with Belafonte and criminal justice activist Carmen Perez for an exclusive…
by Kenon White
04.13.18
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Bill Cosby Blind & Living In "Personal Hell"

The disgraced comedian, who fell from grace after getting caught up in a sex scandal, has been battling a deteriorating…
by NewsOne Staff
07.20.16
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Sexy and Single: Celebrating Celebrity Dads

We are taking a look at all of the father’s out there who need someone to “put a ring on…
by Ramona Stephenson
06.17.16
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The Obamas Host Nordic State Dinner
by Shamika Sanders
05.14.16
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Ice Cube, Cedric The Entertainer, & Regina Hall…

Roland Martin recently sat down with Regina Hall, Ice Cube, and Cedric the Entertainer to find out how they managed…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
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