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Nottoway Plantation Burning To the Ground Starts Fire On Social Media

The Nottoway Plantation in Louisiana burned down, and social media users expressed a wide range of emotions in response. The Nottoway Plantation in Louisiana, billed as “the South’s largest remaining antebellum mansion”, was devoured by a fire over the past weekend. The responses to the fire have been a mix of emotions ranging from jubilation over the destruction of a symbol rooted in the horrors of the enslavement of Black people, to some expressing sadness as it represented “the good old South...
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Who Is Ras Baraka?

Last Tuesday (May 6), Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested outside of a new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility run by the Geo Group in the city. The mayor joined three congresspeople – Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez and LaMonica McIver – in protesting the facility and the actions of the Trump administration. He was subsequently released, but vowed to denounce the actions of ICE at the Delaney Hall facility. The situation has elevated the current New Jersey gubernatorial cand...
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'You Wrote That Email, LMAO' - Fans Suspect Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Crafted Viral Book Email To Control Book Narrative | College Sports Network

An email attributed to Bill Belichick showing upset over his memoir is being questioned by fans suspicious of his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. This came after fans had gone crazy over a national TV appearance from both Belichick and Hudson, which sparked outrage. In the wake of an awkward interview of North Carolina head coach Belichick on 60 Minutes, a social media post containing a viral email showing the former NFL coach’s displeasure, released by his young girlfriend, Hudson, is causing fans t...
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WNBA-Bound Paige Bueckers Secures Multi-Year Contract With Unrivaled | College Sports Network

NCAA champion guard and UConn star Paige Bueckers sent shockwaves before the WNBA Draft by reportedly signing a three-year deal with the Unrivaled league. A night before the WNBA Draft is set to take place, projected top pick Bueckers is making a huge splash by signing with the 3-on-3 Unrivaled league. According to reporting from Kendra Andrews of ESPN, the deal is for three years. Bueckers’ signing guarantees that she will make more money with Unrivaled than her rookie salary – according to the...
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Swizz Beatz On Creating The Soundscape Of 'Godfather of Harlem'

The popularity of the MGM+ series Godfather of Harlem is undeniable, highlighted by the music under the purview of the iconic Hip-Hop producer and artist, Swizz Beatz which includes its compelling theme song, “Just In Case” featuring Swizz along with Rick Ross and the late DMX. As the show returns for its fourth season, viewers will be heavily tuned in to see the next chapter in the story of famed crime boss Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson, played by Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker. Seeing Joh...
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Who Sang the National Anthem at the NCAA Championship Game Tonight? | College Sports Network

Fans at the Men’s NCAA National Championship game heard a stunning rendition of the National Anthem while fans at home were wondering just who it was that gave them such a great performance. The sold-out Alamodome in San Antonio was the setting for the performance ahead of the national championship game between the University of Houston and the University of Florida. Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Carter had the honor of singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Carter’s performance drew a stron...
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Getting To 'Savor The City' With Chef Jernard Wells

The world of African-American cuisine is one that still has so much to be explored, precisely because it is a foundation for American cuisine. Among the many personalities that are showcasing Black food history in an engaging and lively way is Chef Jernard Wells. Wells’ rise as a chef is buoyed by his love of cooking, fueled by his family upbringing in Chicago and then Mississippi. That passion propelled the Atlanta-area resident into jobs with Tyler Perry, and appearances on the Food Network be...
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Exclusive: dead prez On 'Let's Get Free's' 25 Year Impact

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Let’s Get Free, the highly celebrated debut album of Hip-Hop duo dead prez. Consisting of Stic (Khnum Ibomu) and M-1 (Mutulu Olugbala), dead prez burst onto the scene with politically conscious music that thoroughly engaged Hip-Hop fans in a parallel to the rap artists whose focus on luxury and materialism contributed to the rise of “the Bling Era.” The album, fueled by the electric single “Hip-Hop,” would touch upon multiple issues affecting Black...
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Black Press turns 197 and it’s more critical now than ever — PUBLIC SQUARE

Sunday marks the 197th anniversary of the first Black-owned and operated newspaper in the United States, the origin of today’s Black Press. That paper, The Freedom Journal, was published and distributed on March 16, 1827 from its offices in what is now the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City. Its co-founders, John B. Russwurm and the Reverend Samuel Cornish wrote in the inaugural issue, “We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.”  Their mission was to be an outlet for...
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Doro wat, the pride of Ethiopian cuisine

To be regarded as part of a country’s culinary pride, a dish must have a history as rich as its taste. The stew known as doro wat fulfills that role for the nation of Ethiopia, and it’s fast becoming a favorite on New Jersey’s culinary scene.“It’s a good dish with a lot of flavor,” said Tsigereda Lemlemayhu, the owner of Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant in New Brunswick, who offers it on the menu. “I’m showing New Brunswick the real, authentic Ethiopian signature dish of doro wat.”The key to doro wat...
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Embracing the fall with bulalo, the Filipino stew

As fall arrives, people tend to be drawn to dishes that satisfy their hunger and keep them warm. Bulalo, a beloved dish from the Philippines, is one of them. Bulalo is a hearty stew made with beef shank — bulalo in Tagalog — and bone marrow. The bone marrow and beef are cooked in a pot for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, various vegetables like corn, bak choy, cabbage, and ginger are combined with patis or fish sauce and added to the pot. The stew is then cooked for two and a half hours until the marr...
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NFL’s Marquise “Hollywood” Brown Talks The Thrills of Being a GM in ‘NFL Rivals: Year 2’

In an exclusive interview, HipHopWired spoke with Kansas City Chiefs receiver Hollywood Brown about his partnership with the hit NFL Rivals game. On Thursday (September 5), the National Football League kicked off its 2024-2025 season with a highly anticipated rematch between the Baltimore Ravens and the defending Super Bowl LVIII Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs. The day will also see the release of the second season of the officially licensed mobile video game from Mythical Games, NFL Rivals....
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UVA Professor Dr. A.D. Carson On Hip-Hop & Academia For The People

HipHopWired got to interview Dr. A.D. Carson, the renowned University of Virginia professor and author who is building bridges between Hip-Hop culture and academia. Hip-Hop has always been about education in various forms. It’s become a fixture on college campuses due in part to pioneering work done at The University of Virginia by Dr. Kyra Gaunt, and the establishment of the Hiphop Archive and Research Institute at Harvard University by Marcyliena Morgan in 2002. These days, artists such as 9...
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Lomo saltado, immigration in a dish Peruvian-style

One dish that embodies the spirit of Peruvian cuisine and its people is the hearty lomo saltado. The meal has grown to represent the best of Peru’s cuisine and its seamless blending of Spanish, indigenous, and Chinese cultures in the South American nation. “This is a dish that has a lot of immigration in it,” said Baby Brasa restaurateur Franco Noriega, referring to the international mélange of flavors in the dish he cooked for Vice President Kamala Harris. Lomo saltado is a stir-fry dish feat...
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Breaking Debuts At The Olympics, Xitter Had Praise & Jokes

Breaking made its official debut at the Olympic Games, and social media had praise and jokes for it in equal amounts. On Friday (August 9), the art of breaking officially became a sport at the Olympic Games being held in Paris, France. Snoop Dogg opened up the event walking into the venue to his hit, “Drop It Like It’s Hot” which got the packed crowd hyped up. The much-anticipated competition began with the B-girls facing off against each other beginning with a pre-qualifying round featuring Ind...
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Pho soup fortifies the soul no matter the season

If you’ve ever come across a Vietnamese restaurant, it’s guaranteed that pho will be one of the first dishes you see on the menu. The highly nourishing and robust noodle soup is one of the Southeast Asian nation’s most beloved dishes. Its mark on the culinary scene in New Jersey dates back to the first restaurants opened by Vietnamese immigrants in the 1970s and 1980s.Today, finding a great pho spot is easier with more Vietnamese and Thai restaurants offering their versions to the public. At f...
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Phylicia Fant: The Power Of "The Pivot"

In an exclusive interview with Amazon Music’s Phylicia Fant, HipHopWired got to talk about her love of music, her career journey and her motivation. As Black Music Month is underway, we have an appreciation of the artists who bring us the music that we remember as well as those who’ve worked to support those artists in their careers through their own visionary efforts. Phylicia Fant, who is currently serving as the head of music industry partnerships at Amazon Music, is definitely one of those
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Behind The Making of "Tale of The Tape" Documentary

HipHopWired got to exclusively chat with the director and producer of Tale Of The Tape, a new documentary detailing the creation and history of mixtapes in Hip-Hop culture. The mixtape is a vital component of Hip-Hop culture, and as Hip-Hop has recently celebrated its 50th year of existence, the history of how mixtapes originated is getting its time in the spotlight thanks to a new documentary. Tale of The Tape is a new film that shows the rise of mixtapes and their impact, with Royce Da 5″9′ n
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Honoring mothers with music and love — Mexican style

One of the most vibrant and cherished traditions surrounding Mother’s Day originates from Mexico. While many honor their matriarchs in various ways, the serenata takes center stage on this special day. Mariachi bands, adorned in their striking sombreros and traje de charro (rancher-inspired suits), showcase this heartfelt tradition across the U.S. and Mexico. • Don’t miss an issue of our FREE Mosaic newsletter! Get it delivered each Tuesday right into your inbox. Originating in the western fro
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