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March marks Myeloma Action Month, and legendary comedian, actor and cultural commentator D.L. Hughley wants to shed light on this cause. So he’s teaming up with That’s My Word to educate Black people on the importance of getting screened for multiple myeloma. It’s clear this is a cause near and dear to his heart.
Like many diseases, unfortunately, Black Americans are at a higher risk of dying from multiple myeloma. It’s a rare form of blood cancer that can be a silent killer if not detected e...

The Brooklyn Nets are leading by example when celebrating Black History Month.
What’s unique about how the Brooklyn Nets celebrate Black History Month is that they truly celebrate all month long. Not only do they recognize the contributions of African Americans, but they celebrate the entire diaspora.
In Solidarity with New York City” Hosted by Mastercard & Blavity
Join “Mastercard: In Solidarity with New York”, a virtual event hosted by Mastercard and Blavity, to explore ways to confront a f...

Howard men’s basketball’s annual Day of Service is a special time for the team. Every year the Howard men’s basketball team honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a “day of service.” As King would want it, the team looks beyond themselves and the sport they love to give back to their community. This year, the team was privileged to highlight and advocate for Black maternal health in Washington, D.C.
UNINTERRUPTED has chronicled this day of service in a new 12-minute documentary....

Last night, after nearly 40 years, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record was broken by LeBron James. It was a moment that many believed to be a foregone conclusion. For the last few years, the thought of this record being broken became more tangible. We couldn’t truly picture another player besides LeBron James breaking it. In many ways, he was just built for it.
What makes LeBron breaking this record so unique is that he isn’t known as a score-first type of player. His true gifts...

Kyrie Irving’s polarizing career trajectory now lands him with the Dallas Mavericks. After this past weekend’s trade with the Brooklyn Nets, Irving now joins fellow all-star guard Luka Doncic. So how did we go from Irving saying “there’s no way I can leave my man seven (Kevin Durant) anywhere,” to leaving him?
Trade From Celtics
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Jade Cargill is one of AEW‘s brightest shining stars. After only being in the professional wrestling business for two years, she has amassed an unprecedented winning streak in the business. At the time of reporting, she has gone over 500 days without a loss. Now, Jade is more determined than ever to leave her mark.
Blavity had the opportunity to speak with the current TBS champion about her rise in the business, goals and impact. Check out our conversation below with AEW’s Jade Cargill.

Dr. Juliette Nelson is making way for Black women in the eyewear industry with her luxury eyewear brand, NURILENS. With its signature wooden frame and imaginative designs, NURILENS seeks to enrich the lives of all through its quality.
Being of Haitian heritage, Dr. Nelson understands what it means to be a trailblazer. That belief has helped drive her initiative. AfroTech was able to catch up with Dr. Nelson on the heels of Haitian Heritage Month to highlight her vision for this eyewear brand,...

Now more than ever, creatives need resources to help propel themselves to the next level.
To do that, Steve Stoute’s UnitedMasters headed to Brooklyn, NY on May 5, 2022, to build a better future for creators at the fourth annual SelectCon.
Programming throughout the afternoon included DJ Drama, Coodie, Hit-Boy, and Jim Jones to help emerging artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs prepare for the future. There was even a fireside chat with Stoute and Issa Rae that was fitting for a grand finale...

Haley Taylor Schlitz has been a writer for Blavity’s Gen Z vertical, Blavity U since last September. Her thoughtful commentary has added nothing but quality and thought provocation to the brand. But writing isn’t all that she does. Haley Taylor Schlitz has also been a law student at SMU’s Dedman School of Law for 3 years.
On May 13th, 2022 Haley Taylor Schlitz will become the youngest American to graduate from law school at 19 years old. This type of excellence should never go unnoticed and t...

Dune, the cult classic sci-fi film that was derived from the 1965 Frank Herbert novel, has been revamped with an all-star cast and some of the best visuals you will ever see. The story follows a young Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) from the planet of Arrakis in a coming of age tale that challenges his physical skills, as well as his mental wherewithal. He is given the responsibility of protecting the most vital spice in the galaxy. On his quest for control, he meets Chani played by the inc...

Jordan Chiles is as driven as they come and during the summer of 2020, her drive and preparation paid off. As a member of the US Olympic Gymnastics team, Chiles filled in for Simone Biles who was unable to compete citing mental fatigue. Jordan Chiles helped lead the US Gymnastics team to a silver medal in Tokyo, and she has been on a tear ever since.
Blavity spoke with Jordan Chiles about her career thus far. On her time in Tokyo and preparing to fill in for Simone Biles she said “You have be...

Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner believes that student loan forgiveness isn't only necessary, but can become a reality with enough support.
Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner is currently running for Congress.
Turner is running against Shontel Brown on May 3rd. This seat will represent Ohio’s Cuyahoga County. This isn’t Turner’s first crack at this congressional seat, as she ran last August. At that time, she was endeavoring to fill the seat of Marcia Fudge. Fudge formerly held that s...

March 13 marks two years since the killing of Breonna Taylor. In her honor, on March 29, Opera vocalist and activist Davóne Tines will showcase his audio-visual installation OpenProcess at Lincoln Center in New York City. During the immersive event, attendees will experience Tines’ tribute to Taylor with his single VIGIL from his forthcoming album.
In an interview with Blavity, Tines shared the inspiration for the tribute.

As Black History Month Comes To A Close, The Nets Highlight The Rich Culture of HBCUs
The Brooklyn Nets know the importance of recognizing the contributions of Black people to our society year round. However during Black History Month, they do like to put a little more stank on their endeavors. Each of their home games this season highlighted Black excellence in the classroom, in the workplace and in the sports arena. This past Thursday on February 24th, the Barclays turned up for the Celtics...

BlavityU had the honor of chatting with renowned journalist, activist, and brand new actor, Jemele Hill. Hill has always exhibited authenticity, whether it was on ESPN, her work with The Atlantic, or through her very own podcast Jemele Hill Is Unbothered. She brought that same candor while recently speaking with our BlavityU audience.
During our discussion, we touched on everything from her inspirations for her podcast, to her rankings of the best Black sitcoms in history. But more specifical...