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Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 26 February 2024

Wendy Williams (Photo: NNPA)

In a press release, aides to Williams said her condition, including aphasia, has impacted her language and communication abilities, while FTD has impacted Williams’s behavior and cognitive functions. Last year, actor Bruce Willis also shared his battle with the same form of dementia.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 14 February 2024

New 19-Foot Kobe Bryant Statue (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)

This week, the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a new statue of Kobe Bryant outside the Crypto.com arena, NBA.com reports. The 19-foot, 4,000-pound bronze statue depicts Bryant in a white No.8 jersey with his right index finger raised to the sky, a pose Bryant made after his outstanding 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006.

Details: Written by DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer; Published: 13 February 2024

Tiger Woods (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Tiger Woods in a red shirt on Sunday has become as recognizable as a Masters champion in a green jacket. Only it’s no longer about a Sunday red shirt for Woods. It’s about a brand.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 09 February 2024

Credit: Getty Images

TikTok has launched its #BlackTikTok Visionary Voices list for 2024, paying tribute to the Black creators, entrepreneurs, and industry disruptors who are leaving their marks on the platform and beyond. The social media giant is using the occasion of Black History Month to recognize and amplify the cultural contributions of the #BlackTikTok community.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 09 February 2024

Image: Lewis Hamilton/Instagram

On Feb. 1, Hamilton signed a multi-year contract with Ferarri that will begin in 2025. This decision comes after racing with Mercedes for over a decade. The move to Ferrari is like a dream come true for the 39-year-old British driver.

Details: Written by BOTWC; Published: 05 January 2024

Redd Foxx, Photo by Moneta Sleet Jr./Ebony Collection/AP Images

Comedy has long served as a powerful vehicle for uniting people of all backgrounds. Through laughter, it serves as a medium for social commentary, challenging stereotypes, and addressing isms that would otherwise be taboo or shied away from in public discourse. Black comedians, in particular, have played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of stand-up comedy and given voice to the most marginalized in our society.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 26 December 2023

According to local news affiliates, a prompt response from the Houston Fire Department, arriving at the two-story brick house within three to five minutes, prevented further devastation.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 22 December 2023

The 53-year-old star, celebrated for her roles in “Empire” and “The Color Purple,” opened up about the substantial pay gap that Black women face in the entertainment industry.

Brittney Griner

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 14 December 2023

Brittney Griner Partners With Disney & ESPN to Share Story in New Documentary/Photo by Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images

Her wife will act as executive producer

Details: Written by TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer; Published: 11 December 2023

AP Photo/George Walker IV

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