Oumou Fofana

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Howard University’s 157th Commencement was a historic celebration. Held on Saturday, May 10, on the iconic Yard—the university’s Upper Quadrangle—the ceremony honored the in Howard’s history, awarding more than 3,100 degrees across 14 schools and colleges. Graduates represented 44 states and 29 countries. But one of the most unforgettable moments of the day came from the commencement orator himself — Emmy, Grammy, NAACP Image and Peabody Award-winning actor and literacy advocate, LeVar Burton.

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Black hair is history, identity, resistance, and self-expression all wrapped into one. Over the years, natural hair has gone from being policed and politicized to being boldly celebrated on red carpets, Olympic podiums, magazine covers, and everywhere in between.

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Oumou Fofana

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysHip Hop and anime might seem like an unexpected pair, but the connection has been real for years. Artists like Tyler, the Creator, Thundercat, RZA, Denzel Curry, and Megan Thee Stallion have all shouted out anime as a major influence on their art.

1 month ago | essence.com | Oumou Fofana

Ella Mai has always done things on her own time. Now, the Grammy-winning singer is stepping into a new era—literally and figuratively—with a fresh campaign alongside Foot Locker that’s all about comfort, community and showing up as your full self. As part of Foot Locker’s Spring/Summer 2025 “Stay in Rotation” campaign, Mai joins LSU basketball star and rapper Flau’jae Johnson in spotlighting sneakers as a form of self-expression.

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A viral video showing a white woman allegedly calling a Black 5-year-old child the N-word at a playground in Rochester, Minnesota, has sparked outrage and unexpected financial support for the woman at the center of it. The incident took place on April 28 and was filmed by 30-year-old bystander Sharmake Omar, according to NBC News. In the footage, the woman, later identified as Shiloh Hendrix, accuses the 5-year-old of going through her child’s diaper bag.