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Serena Williams finally addressed all the chatter surrounding her appearance at the Super Bowl Halftime show during Kendrick Lamar's performance, and people were definitely talking. Kendrick and Drake's rap beef is well-known, and Serena's been linked to Drake as "the one that got away." So, having Serena show up during Kendrick's set?

You already know that got the rumors flying. Some thought Serena was low-key throwing shade at Drake, making the whole situation sweeter for Kendrick.... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2025/02/serena-williams-shuts-down-petty-rumors-about-her-super-bowl-appearance

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In a recent interview on Hot 107.9's "Hot at Nite" with FlyGuy DC & MiAsia Symone, Bow Wow revealed some exciting news for fans. He shared that he's gearing up to release a new single featuring none other than Chris Brown, continuing their long history of hit collaborations like 'Ain't Thinkin' Bout You'.

What really had listeners buzzing was Bow Wow's reveal of an unreleased track featuring the late Rich Homie Quan.... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2025/02/bow-wow-teases-new-unreleased-track-with-rich-homie-quan

Congratulations are in order for Judge Pamela R. Goodwine of Kentucky. The court official made history on Feb.18 when it was announced that she would become the first Black woman to serve on Kentucky's Supreme Court, The Vindicator reported.

Judge Goodwine's seat is well deserved given her triumphs and setbacks. According to the Kentucky Court of Justice's website, Judge Goodwine was elected to the Kentucky Court of Appeals in November 2018 and was re-elected unopposed in November 2022, representing Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford counties.... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2025/02/judge-pamela-r-goodwine-becomes-1st-black-woman-to-serve-on-kentuckys-supreme-court

Dave Chappelle's Saturday Night Live monologue caused a stir when he revealed that producers had told him he couldn't talk about two hot-button topics: Gaza and transgender issues. For over 15 minutes, Chappelle delivered his usual edgy humor but hinted at the censorship behind the scenes. Known for his fearless approach to comedy, Chappelle's never been one to hold back, but on SNL, there were limits.

When it comes to Gaza, Chappelle had already called the situation a "genocide," a term that's been super controversial, especially with mainstream media trying to avoid the heat.... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2025/02/dave-chappelle-gets-censored-on-snl-no-gaza-or-trans-talk

For centuries, Black communities have carried the weight of historical trauma-an inheritance passed down through generations, shaped by the enduring legacies of slavery, colonization, systemic oppression, and displacement. This trauma doesn't just exist in memory; it's stored in our bodies, our nervous systems, and our collective consciousness, manifesting in chronic stress, anxiety, and the disproportionate health disparities that affect Black people today.

But something powerful is also happening: we're remembering.

In the past few years, Black communities have increasingly turned to ancestral healing traditions-practices that sustained our ancestors through hardship.... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2025/02/healing-generations-how-wellness-movements-are-tackling-black-trauma

A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Athelaston Mayers, 36, was found not guilty. Pretty Flacko was charged with assault with a semiautomatic firearm aka firing a gun at his former friend and A$AP Mob member A$AP Relli.

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The jury began deliberating on Tuesday (Feb. 18) morning and reached their verdict by late afternoon. The jury consisted of seven women and five men and their decision was reportedly unanimous.

The prosecution alleged that A$AP Rocky fired two shots at Relli during a dispute on a street in Hollywood back in 2021.... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2025/02/aap-rocky-found-not-guilty-hip-hop-xitter-reacts

Paul Laurence Dunbar was only 33 years old when he died in 1906.

In his short yet prolific life, Dunbar used folk dialect to give voice and dignity to the experience of Black Americans at the turn of the 20th century. He was the first Black American to make a living as a writer and was seminal in the start of the New Negro Movement and Harlem Renaissance.

Dunbar also penned one of the most iconic phrases in Black literature - "I know why the caged bird sings" - his poem "Sympathy."
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In January 2025, Donald Trump executed a sweeping purge, firing 17 independent inspectors general across federal agencies - eliminating key watchdogs who were tasked with holding the government accountable. Now, Atlanta's leadership is following the same playbook, targeting the very institution designed to ensure ethical governance in our city.

If there's nothing to hide, why are Mayor Andre Dickens and a handful of City Council members trying to gut the Office of Inspector General (OIG) - the one agency dedicated to rooting out fraud, corruption, waste, and abuse?... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2025/02/does-atlanta-have-a-corruption-problem

Big salute to the legend himself-Walter Q. Bear Banks Jr.! Walter QBear Banks Jr. Today, we celebrate Walter Q. Bear Banks Day and honor your undeniable love for the community and the culture. Your voice, your heart, and your service have left an impact that can't be measured. You give, you love, and you uplift every time you touch that mic. Enjoy your day, King-you've more than earned it!"

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