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Stars Support Campaign To Restore Nina Simone’s Home

John Legend, Issa Rae, Talib Kweli and other stars are supporting a crowdfunding campaign to restore Nina Simone’s childhood home.
by NewsOne Staff
07.06.19
Pittsburgh Cityscapes And City Views
National Trust's Youth Program To Preserve Black Landmarks

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has launched a youth program dedicated to preserving sites tied to Black achievement and…
by NewsOne Staff
05.05.19
Richard Williams and Will Smith
Is Will Smith Too Light-Skinned For New Role?

A colorism debate erupted when Will Smith was announced as the actor who would portray Richard Williams.
by Nigel Roberts
03.05.19
Selma Marches
Civil Rights Protest Songs To Make You Vote

Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke and more.
by cganemccalla
11.06.18
Nina Simone in the Netflix original documentary “What Happened, Miss Simone?”
Nina Simone Honored By National Trust for Historic…

A well-deserved honor for the icon.
by NewsOne Staff
06.20.18
The Magic of Christmas
Singer Will Perform At Inauguration Under One Condition

Ferguson released a statement saying she would "graciously accept" the Inauguration proposal if she was permitted to sing one of…
01.05.17
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Illinois Residents Flee State In Droves

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois has lost more people than any other state during the course of the…
12.21.16
OP-ED Barack Obama In The Oval Office
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America Goddam!

Jamilah Lemieux reflects on the prospect of Donald Trump's presidency, its causes and inevitable consequences.
11.30.16
Autism Speaks To Los Angeles Celebrity Chef Gala
‘Bye Ayesha’ Shirts See Surge In Sales After…

Ayesha Curry, the wife of Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, was very vocal throughout the entire NBA Finals.…
06.21.16
Sundance Film Festival Awards Ceremony - 2016 Sundance Film Festival
Watch: ‘The Birth Of A Nation’ Trailer

Fox Searchlight released the first trailer of The Birth of a Nation. The award-winning biopic of Nat Turner is scheduled…
04.16.16
FILE PHOTO: Actress Zoe Saldana To Play Nina Simone In Biopic Role
Zoe Saldana’s Use Of Dark Makeup In Nina…

During Thursday's edition of NewsOne Now, Roland Martin and his panel of guests discussed the backlash over Saldana's portrayal of…
04.05.18
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