previous editions of Black Truth News starting with Volume 1

‘Harder Than Losing in Basketball’: NBA Legend Derrick Rose on His Chess Obsession and How It Could Save Lives

CNN  Article Reprint (CNN) — On the face of it, playing chess and competing in the NBA couldn’t be farther apart. One requires monk-like levels of silent concentration — particularly in classical chess — while the other demands physical dominance,

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The Reason Young Thug Fell Off!

By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer

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The Dungeon Family will Reunite to Pay Tribute to Rico Wade at One Music Fest

By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer It’s been over a year since the passing of Rico Wade, one-third of the production team Organized Noize. The visionary force behind Outkast and their crew, Dungeon Family, was a

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PLATFORM SOUNDS PRESENTS NEW MUSIC FEATURING TAMAR BRAXTON, KIRK FRANKLIN AND JACK FREEMAN

Article Submission Yesterday at The Gathering Spot in Atlanta, Platform Sounds stole the spotlight at the Urban One Summit with an electrifying debut of new music. The label premiered fresh tracks from gospel powerhouse Kirk Franklin, soulful artist Jack Freeman, and

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The City of Boston to Celebrate 42nd Anniversary of New Edition

The six members of the legendary R&B group will be honored by the City with Mayor Wu declaring August 30 as “New Edition Day” in the City of Boston and through a series of events,

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Attends the Legacy Awards [Photo Recap]

BTN STAFF The annual Legacy Award Gala took place earlier this year in the South Suburbs of Chicago. The event is establishing itself as the premier event to showcase business people, entertainers, and politicians. The

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Jasmine Guy, Montell Jordan, Derek J and More Attend “Married to Real Estate” Season 4 Private Watch Party with Stars and Executive Producers of the Show Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson

Article Submission The excitement was electric as fans, industry insiders, and celebrity guests gathered at the esteemed MODEx Studio in Atlanta, Georgia, for an exclusive watch party celebrating the highly anticipated fourth season of “Married

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A Chicago Woman sues Shannon Sharpe for 20 million 

By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Fresh off settling a lawsuit, Shannon Sharpe has been hit with another one. The NFL Hall of Famer and TV personality settled a $50million rape lawsuit from a female acquaintance

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