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Terry Crews is cancelled was trending on twitter Tuesday, June 30, 2020 after expressing concerns that Black Lives Matter hopefully does not turn into #blacklivesbetter.

On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, the former professional football player, wrote: "If you are a child of God, you are my brother and sister. I have family of every race, creed and ideology. We must ensure #blacklivesmatter doesn't morph into #blacklivesbetter."

Black Out Tuesday, better known as #blackouttuesday (hashtag blackouttuesday) on social media, is a call to action to stand in solidarity and show support for Black Lives Matter and the injustice and brutality of minorities at the hands of police officers.

On June 2, 2020, everyone (Black or White) in support of the injustice and police brutality in America, is using the hashtag #blackouttuesday on all social media platforms (including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest and Snapchat) to demonstrate their dissatisfaction, uprise, and call to action of the injustice in America.

One point eighteen million dollars in 9 minutes. Let that sink in for a moment…

For many of us, the mere thought of earning $1,000,000 dollars could only come from winning the lottery or perhaps earning an inheritance.

However, for 20-year-old Mariee Revere – CEO of MoonXCosmetics, neither of these situations was the case. On May 1, 2020, she posted a video on Instagram and wrote:

Just when you thought Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage" soundtrack had reached it's peak with thousands, if not millions, of people doing the Savage challenge on social media, the unthinkable happened!

Living a normal life in 2020 has been a challenge for many especially with the devastating effects of the Coronavirus.

People have lost jobs, loved one, and are in a state of constant worry. In additional, stay-at-home, and social distancing orders by the government have made it nearly impossible to interact with the people who bring us joy, laughter, and hope.

With such unrest occurring unexpectedly and quickly, it is understandable that sleep, mental, and physical health have taken a tool and many are now seeking ways to cope.

Luckily, an expected hip-hop mogul has come through with a timely solution. Sean Combs, better known as Diddy (formerly known as P. Diddy or Puff Daddy) recently teamed up with Thrive Global to create a free, yes FREE, 25-minute Audible sessions intended to guide listeners into a peaceful meditative sleep. It is appropriately titled Meditation: Honor Yourself - Guided by Diddy.

Black History does not have to start on 1st February of every year and end on the 28th or 29th of February! In order to witness the greatness that is African Americans all year round and celebrate their history and culture, here are 20 Black museums in America (nearby you) that you should visit today!

There is a viral challenge taking over TikTok and Instagram kings and queens and it is giving a whole new meaning to the word "slay"!

That's right - we are talking about the #DontRush Challenge, made popular with the smash hit "Don't Rush" by Young T and Bugsey’s.

 Many creators have dubbed this challenge "from bummy to baddie" or "ashy to classy" based on a simple concept: how fast can you go from looking like you just got out of bed to looking like you are about to give Beyonce a run for her money on the red carpet (not sure if this even possible but I'm sure you get the point)!

Thanks to Porsha Williams, Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo and the power of social media, thick is in and it's her to stay!

Hot girl summer is just around the corner, which means it's time to put in the work to get that body you always wanted. 

Looking to gain some weight this summer? Here are 9 safe tips to do so.

They say laughter is the best medicine. Unfortunately for you, you've been looking for something entertaining to watch for hours and still cannot find the perfect comedy to lift up your spirit!

Don't worry though, we have you covered! Black Comedy movies are short of disappointment when it comes to getting a good laugh. They bring a certain flavor of flair, energy and enthusiasm that you can't help but laugh your ass off!

Don't take my word for it, check out these 15 black comedy movies worth watching today!

Starting a black owned business is now easier than ever in this age of technology. Thanks to social media, we can now see an upward trend in black ownership and this has motivated many start a business and work up to financial freedom.

The good news is that you too can also start your very own black owned business today! Contrary to popular believe, starting your black owned business in today’s world requires little money, education and research. Even more good news is that you can start making profit right away!

It is time you overcome this self-doubt so you can be free to create what you really want!

The truth is, if you want to create something that is beyond your current  norms, you will likely have some form of self-doubt to overcome. When you find self-doubt coming up, realize that it is natural and does not mean that you are not capable of manifesting your dream - It just means that you're human!

So how do we put this self-doubt in the back seat and take charge once again of the path toward our dreams?

Here are a few helpful tips when you find yourself coming across self-doubt.

Dreams are soul food. Dreams are things that give us trust. Dreams are significant for us to clutch, and to pursue. Even more, when dreams come true, they give us delight and bliss.  

Unfortunately for many, dreams are simply a fantasy and for many reasons, people fail to purse them. Sometimes our own self doubt prevent us from making our dreams a reality. We let go of our dreams because of this and as a result, we let go of a part of ourselves.

Luckily,  there are those who dared to dream despite the odds against them. Their bravery to pursue their dreams and achieve great success along the way has given many hope to follow their dreams.

Here are 8 successful black women who chose to make their dreams a reality: