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In 1692, a Black slave woman named Tituba was used as a pawn to spark the first conspiracy to hit the shores of America. The post The Mysterious Story Of Tituba: A Black Slave Woman Who Sparked The Salem Witch Trials appeared first on NewsOne.

Coachella's festival stage was the perfect backdrop for Lauryn's blue-forward look. Amid over-the-top accessories, glitz and glam style notes, and unique ensembles, the singer shined as the fashion and makeup girlie she is.

Rihanna's style proves anything goes when it comes to fashion. We make our own rules.

Donald Trump's documented decades-long legacy of anti-Black racism could come back to haunt him in a serious way as his hush money trial begins in Manhattan Criminal Court. Here's how. The post Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Will Any Black Jurors Be Selected? appeared first on NewsOne.

Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Yelawolf, Larry June, and more.

Singer-songwriter Antoine Dunn gave us the most inspiring story of meeting a celebrity, and of course it involved soul king Stevie Wonder. The post MFT: Antoine Dunn’s First Time Meeting A Celebrity? Stevie Wonder! appeared first on Black America Web.

The Bayou Barbie is that girl at the WNBA draft - and we are #TeamAngel all the way.

Willie Moore Jr. took his talents to Raleigh to kick off the highly anticipated Women’s Empowerment 2024 event for a day of uplifting, encouraging, and empowering—flat out! Guests speakers included author-speaker-podcaster Sarah Jakes Roberts, singer-songwriter Bobbi Storm, and award-winning gospel artist Le’Andria Johnson. The annual event, held this year at the PNC Arena, hosted over […] The post Willie Moore Jr. at Women’s Empowerment 2024 [WATCH] appeared first on Black America Web.

50 Cent and his G-Unit Film and Television Company are headed to Shreveport, Louisiana with the launch of G-Unit Studios. Read more inside.

Laithan Dickerson is breaking barriers in bull riding. The post Black History: 7-Year-Old Laithan Dickerson Becomes Youngest Black Female Bull Rider In Arkansas appeared first on NewsOne.

An elderly white man has been charged with murder in South Charleston, Ohio, after he shot and killed a Black woman who was the victim of the same scam call he had been scammed by. The post White Man Charged With Murdering Black Woman Uber Driver Over A Scam She Wasn’t Responsible For appeared first on NewsOne.