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Sometimes, we get so caught up in chasing what’s next that we forget what got us here. We forget the people who believed in us when we doubted ourselves, the ones who stayed up late helping us study, the mentors who gave us tough love, and the community that kept us grounded when we didn’t have much to stand on. Whether it’s a degree, a promotion, or a little more financial security, those wins can slowly make us forget that success doesn’t mean we’ve “made it”, it means we’ve been entrusted with a little more to give back.
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BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — In announcing his candidacy, Turnage said the district was the poorest in the poorest state when he was born and remains so more than three decades later, arguing that generational economic stagnation has forced families to watch loved ones leave the state in search of opportunity.
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Gene “Groove” Allen, a rapper and actor from the Bronx who appeared in early 1990s film favorites like “House Party” and “House Party 2,” is dead at 63, according to TMZ. “Groove,” as he was known, was also part of the rap group Groove B. Chill, along with Daryl “Chill” Mitchell and Belal “DJ Belal” Miller.
The City of North Miami proudly announces the return of its signature event, NoMi Music Fest 2025, a celebration of music, culture, and community. This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Cagni Park, 13498 N.E. Eighth Ave., North Miami.
Kendrick Lamar didn’t just perform at the Super Bowl—he delivered a masterclass in cultural storytelling. His set wasn’t just about the music. It was a statement. A reflection of Black history, identity, and struggle—wrapped in rhythm and movement. Every lyric, every visual, and every move was intentional. Let’s break down six hidden messages you might’ve missed in his performance.
They’re girlz in the hood. Two young women trying to make it from “Friday” and “Next Friday” to “Friday After Next.” And as they do, they take viewers on a journey through working class Los Angeles that feels like it was ripped from the past and updated with a modern feminist twist.
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