ROLLING OUT — As the nation pauses to pay homage to one of America’s greatest sons, take a look at some little-known facts about the late civil rights icon.
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Gunna and Chloe Bailey reveal their relationship status
After months of speculation about whether Gunna and Chloe Bailey were dating, both have come out recently and clarified their status. Gunna appeared on “The Breakfast Club” and was asked about their current relationship status. “We’re really close friends,” the rapper said. He also said that he’s working on being ready to settle down and…
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Lizzo gives heartfelt message at Missy Elliot’s Walk of Fame induction
ROLLING OUT — The “Get Ur Freak On” rapper was honored with a star on the famous sidewalk in Los Angeles on Monday, Nov. 8, and stars came out in force to celebrate the 50-year-old hip-hop icon, including her “Tempo” collaborator, who gave an impassioned speech. The “Juice” singer grew emotional as she hailed Missy for reflecting herself and thanked her for all she has done for “so many Black girls.”
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Amazon rolls out new incentives in push to hire more workers
ROLLING OUT — The company announced during an event at its facility in Breinigsville that it will fund full four-year college tuition, regardless of what workers study or if they stay with Amazon.
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Son of former NFLer Rae Carruth graduates high school despite tragedy
ROLLING OUT – Carruth reportedly hired three men to kill Cherica Adams and her unborn son on Nov. 16, 1999. Adam was able to make a 911 call after the shooting and detail the incident to authorities before falling into a coma and succumbing to her injuries on Dec. 14, 1999. Carruth, a first-round pick of the Panthers in 1997, was convicted and served 19 years in prison. He was released in 2018 and currently lives in Pennsylvania.
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Raven-Symoné shares her weight-loss journey
ROLLING OUT – “Just so you guys know, I am 28-pounds down. I lost a s— ton of weight.”
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IN MEMORIAM: Rapper Lil Loaded dead at 20
ROLLING OUT – In his final Instagram Stories post, Lil Loaded — whose real name was Dashawn Robertson — wrote: “Dear most high, Please forgive me for my shortcomings and all of the times I’ve fell short of making you proud and being appreciative of all the blessings that have been put in my life.
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Omari Hardwick to star alongside Halle Berry in upcoming sci-fi drama
ROLLING OUT – Berry is executive producing the film, which will also feature John Ortiz and Molly Parker. According to the film’s synopsis released to Deadline, Berry will play Sara Mose, a woman who has to navigate her life following the disappearance of her husband from their farmland the previous year. She soon discovers an extraterrestrial object under her home. Sara and her children race against time to find out just what the link is between this object and the disappearance of the head of their family.
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5 Black cities that resemble the thriving spirit of Tulsa, Oklahoma
ROLLING OUT – There were many Black towns that evolved after the Civil War. Consequently, they were able to amass land and wealth. With segregation at its peak, Blacks had to develop and start their own banks, stores, businesses, schools, hotels and hospitals. It is very hard to find a complete list of all-Black towns and communities in America during this era, but below are a few similar to the Greenwood district of Tulsa.
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INTERVIEW: Dr. Alexa Canady teaches us to remain calm in the face of obstacles
ROLLINGOUT.COM — You have parents who are just good. And you can recognize that right away, you will have other parents who let their anxiety overtake them. You know, I saw a lot of seriously ill children. The concerns of a dying child are very different than their parents. They’re thinking, can I go back to school next week? Not am I going to be alive in a month? And you need to understand what people are concerned about and listen to it, and respond to that and the anxiety.
