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Ozie Nzeribe (center) stars as the bullied basketball player, Royale, alongside Isaiah Hill (left) and O'shea Jackson Jr. (far right) in the new Apple TV series “Swagger,” inspired by the life of basketball standout Kevin Durant. (Courtesy of Randi Cone/Interdependence Public Relationsstrong)/strong

Ozie Nzeribe Aims To Change The World As A Youth Advocate, Actor And Rapper

"God has blessed me with so much it is only fitting to pay it forward," Nzeribe says. The post Ozie...

Betty White, longtime advocate of animal welfare, feeds a parrot at the Los Angeles Zoo in 2014. (Angela Weiss/Getty Images)

America’s Sweetheart Betty White Dies At 99

White’s timeless charm and cheeky sense of humor made a mark in the fast-growing television industry. The post America’s Sweetheart...

“Camp Confidential: America’s Secret Nazis” reveals how Jewish soldiers were commanded to gather intelligence from the Germans at a secret camp in the Washington, D.C. area. (Netflix)

Oscar Shortlist For Horror Show Of How Jewish Refugees Had To Keep Nazi Defectors ‘Happy’ In US

Holocaust survivors were ordered to take German rocket scientists to nightclubs and on trips to buy their wives lingerie. The...

Award-winning reporter Ian Urbina (right) left the New York Times in 2019 to found The Outlaw Ocean Project. (Fabio Nascimento)

Outlaw Ocean Journalist Hits Back Against A YouTube Attack

In the music industry, nothing is punished as swiftly and severely as an attempted good deed. The post Outlaw Ocean...

Brody Mullikin is rarely seen without his guitar. (Courtesy of Brody Mullikin)

Brody Mullikin Plans To Bring Back That Classic Rock Sound

Inspired by songs from the '70s, Mullikin’s new single, “Yes You Got (What It Takes),” shows his wide range of...

“Art is the only thing that gets me out of myself, and my business, Art by Ash, allows me to quiet the noise and transfer everything I feel and think from my head and my heart to my canvas,” says Ashley Mudge. (Courtesy of Ashley Mudge)

Self-Taught Artist Uplifts Women Through Her Multidimensional Paintings

“Each woman is her own unique canvas,” says Ashley Mudge. The post Self-Taught Artist Uplifts Women Through Her Multidimensional Paintings...

“I think my life experiences and spiritual foundation more than anything have influenced my decision to become an entrepreneur,” says Jay Highsmith. (Herbert Geddis)

Jay Highsmith Productions Focuses Creativity Through A Spiritual Lens

“Video editing is very therapeutic for me,” says Highsmith. The post Jay Highsmith Productions Focuses Creativity Through A Spiritual Lens...

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Director of Tourism for the Jerusalem Development Authority Ilanit Melchior, and Haboydem stylist Stephanie Strauch, kneeling, with Miss Universe contestants in Jerusalem’s First Station, all dressed by Haboydem. (Moran Samuelof)

Miss Universe Hopefuls Dress For Social Impact

Contestants model secondhand clothing from a shop that employs women recovering from mental health issues. The post Miss Universe Hopefuls...

Jaime Callica appears in several films this holiday season. (Russell Baer)

Actor Jaime Callica Loves Being Tagged The New ‘King Of Christmas’

He stars in three holiday films this season. The post Actor Jaime Callica Loves Being Tagged The New ‘King Of...

Chicago Santana has his own label now: Always Talkin Money/Always Talkin Millions. (Courtesy of Chicago Santana)

After Fight For Freedom, Chicago Santana Back Making Music

With legal issues behind him, rapper releases new single, “Fell In LuV,” featuring White Collar Suge. The post After Fight...

Julissa Calderon, J.J. Soria, Karrie Martin Lachney, Annie Gonzalez and Carlos Santos co-star in Netflix's ‘Gentefied.' (Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Netflix)

Second Season Of ‘Gentefied’ Continues Showcasing Latino Stories

The series delves into the Latino cultural heritage and addresses issues such as racism and marginalization. The post Second Season...

“I have songs where I talk about Jesus overtly. But I like songs where you can just talk about life,” says Christian rapper Razzie. (Courtesy of Razzie)

Christian Rapper Razzie Transformed His Life And His Lyrics

The transition from rapper to Christian rapper caused Razzie to erase his past catalog. The post Christian Rapper Razzie Transformed...

Aurelia Geddis says through faith, resources and businesses were drawn to her catering service. (Courtesy of Aurelia Geddis)

Rebellious Teenager Evolves Into Sweet Soul Catering Entrepreneur

"I wanted to make sweet treats and soul food," Aurelia Geddis says. The post Rebellious Teenager Evolves Into Sweet Soul...

Entrepreneur Ashley Butler says she started Higher Level Greetings with a focus on celebrating inner-city youth and sharing stories about their accomplishments through graduation invitations. The graphic design business has since expanded to all manner of invitations, announcements, books and brochures. (Courtesy of Ashley Butler)

Ashley Butler Celebrates Love, Inspires Through Her Higher Level Greetings

“I look to be a solution and pray that I am an answered prayer for someone,” she says. The post...

Left, the figure of Tlaloc, the rain god in the Mexica culture, on a cookie. Right, a piece of the sun stone, part of the Aztec culture. (Courtesy of Diego Barranco)

Pre-Hispanic Art Comes To Life On Mexican Baker’s Cookies

The figures of Aztec gods help teach the younger generations about their pre-Columbian roots. The post Pre-Hispanic Art Comes To...

3D Na' Tee celebrates the recent opening of her new studio, 3D Studios, in New Orleans East. (Courtesy of 3D Na' Tee)

3D Na’ Tee Puts Much-Needed State-Of-The-Art Studio In New Orleans East

3D Studios provides uplifting space in area destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The post 3D Na’ Tee Puts Much-Needed State-Of-The-Art Studio...

“My shirts are affirmations,” says 6-year-old Champion-Ikaika Nettey of his a href=http://alohakingchamp.etsy.comu Aloha King Champ/u/a clothing line. (Courtesy of Neki Nettey)

6-Year-Old ‘Champion’ Wants His Clothing Line To Help People ‘Feel Better About Themselves’

“My shirts are affirmations. Like, ‘You’re a rock star.’ They make you know how great you are.” The post 6-Year-Old...

Marcos Hernandez says he'll need to be at his best to beat former two-time super middleweight champ Anthony Dirrell. (Courtesy of Marcos Hernandez)

Marcos Hernandez Grateful For Co-Main Event Slot On Canelo-Plant Card

The “Madman” looks to tame Anthony “The Dog” Dirrell during Saturday night's PPV clash. The post Marcos Hernandez Grateful For...

Jamel Herring prepares to defend his WBO super featherweight title against Shakur Stevenson on Oct. 23. (Courtesy of Jamel Herring)

Jamel Herring Plans To Be A ‘Dog’ If Title Defense Against Shakur Stevenson Becomes A ‘Chess Match’

WBO super featherweight world title will be on the line against 2016 Olympic U.S. silver medalist Saturday night in Atlanta....

“Tyson Fury (center) is a better fighter because he wants to learn and I want to teach,” said trainer Javan “Sugar” Hill Steward (left) following Fury's 11th-round knockout of Deontay Wilder on Oct. 9 in defense of his WBC heavyweight title. (Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions)

Trainer: Tyson Fury ‘Possibly’ Knocks Out Holyfield, Lewis, Usyk, Joshua In Mythical Matchups

“Sugar” Hill-Steward considers Fury one of the all-time greats among heavyweight champions. The post Trainer: Tyson Fury ‘Possibly’ Knocks Out...

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