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Anthony Hamilton On Teaching Kids About Freedom

The multiple Grammy award-winning recording artist is “Juneteenthing” with BET all day long. Hamilton hopes his songs give people freedom and hope. Watch a special performance on The Power of Juneteenth, Sunday June 19, at 12:30/11:30C
06/17/2022
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Plate Full of Juneteenth History

The first major cookbook dedicated to Juneteenth, “Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations,” is a mouth-watering history lesson. Author Nicole A. Taylor is our guide. Watch The Power of Juneteenth, Sunday June 19, at 12:30/11:30C
06/17/2022
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BET to Premiere Harriet on Juneteenth

A befitting musical tribute for Juneteenth, the recording artists Xilla feat. Tony Hemmings perform the song “Tubman” dedicated to Harriet Tubman, one of America’s original freedom fighters. Watch the BET premiere of the movie Harriet, Sunday June 19 at 8/7C.
06/17/2022

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Nicole A. Taylor the author of Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations sitting in her home May 20, 2022.

Celebrate Juneteenth With New Cookbook ‘Watermelon & Red Birds’ Connecting The Distinction Of Black Cuisine To The Most Important Day In Black History

Author Nicole A. Taylor provides 75 recipes and a resource guide to make the holiday even more special.
06/15/2022

It's Juneteenth Again: Here's How Young People Nationwide Are Celebrating 'Freedom Day'

Here are places where the youth have found unique ways to highlight the holiday.
06/17/2022

Juneteenth 2022: The Most Blackity-Black Black Guide For This Year’s Festivities

Juneteenth is right around the corner! Check out what’s happening virtually and in person to celebrate the Blackest holiday of the year!
06/15/2022

Happy Father’s Day: Amazing Black Dads and Their Kids In Pro Sports

A kid following in their dad’s footsteps isn’t uncommon and it’s really special when it happens in the world of sports. Here are a few examples below.
06/17/2022

Father's Day 2022: 10 Gifts Your Dad Will Love Forever!

From the hip hop lover to the grill master, find a gift for every type of dad inside.
06/14/2022

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US rapper Eve arrives for the World premiere of "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw" at the Dolby theatre on July 13, 2019 in Hollywood.

Eve And Maximillion Cooper's 9-Month-Old Son Practices Reading By The Sea!

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Rapper Gucci Mane arrives at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2018 at Fillmore Miami Beach on October 6, 2018 in Miami Beach, Florida.

Gucci Mane Bonds With His Newborn Daughter On His Birthday: ‘She’s The Best Gift Ever’

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Ayesha Curry And Steph Curry Are Pregnant With Baby No. 4

Ayesha shared the news while posing on the cover of her online magazine, Sweet July.
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Kanye West Calls Out Ex-Wife Kim Kardashian, Demands She Removes Their Kids From LA-Based School

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DDG Gets Candid On How He And Halle Bailey Got Pregnant After Nearly Two Years Of Dating

“We weren’t aiming for a baby, but it just kinda happened,” said the rapper.
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She began experiencing symptoms shortly after her freshman year in college last year at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
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Rihanna Talks Glowingly About A$AP Rocky's Parenting Skills

"My kids are obsessed with him," said the Grammy winner.
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Tiger Woods, Charlie Woods and Sam Woods of the United States during the final round of the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 17, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

Tiger Woods Shared Special Moments With His Kids Sam And Charlie At The PNC Championship

His daughter served as his caddie while his son played alongside him on the course.
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