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Details: Written by JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 02 July 2020

In this video grab issued Sunday, June 28, 2020, by BET, former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama introduces humanitarian award winner Beyonce during the BET Awards. (BET via AP)

The ceremony, hosted by Amanda Seales, was filmed virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic. Beyoncé was honored for her philanthropic work and relief efforts during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 28 May 2020

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Last week, Denzel Washington took a detour to help out a man in downtown Hollywood

Details: Written by MESFIN FEKADU AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 21 May 2020

In this March 13, 2018, file photo, actress Oprah Winfrey poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film "A Wrinkle In Time" in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)

The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation will donate money to organizations dedicated to helping underserved communities in Chicago; Baltimore; Nashville, Tennessee; Milwaukee; and Kosciusko, Mississippi, where she was born

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 May 2020

HBCU graduates can watch a livestream event to celebrate their milestone achievement, featuring an all-star lineup of speakers and musical guests on Saturday, May 16 at 2PM ET on Chase Twitter or YouTube channels. (image via Chase.com)

Former President Barack Obama will participate in the May 16 "Show Me Your Walk HBCU Edition" event, hosted by Kevin Hart

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Details: Written by LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press; Published: 27 April 2020

This photo shows Serenity Cadogan, 12, in Covington, Georgia, dressed for a virtual prom she hosted March 31 on National Prom Day for more than 600 young people around the world. (Tiffany Cadogan via AP)

Celebrities and brands like Teen Vogue and Jack in the Box are serving as hosts to thousands of teens in the Class of 2020

Details: Written by GERALD HERBERT and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press; Published: 27 April 2020

Lillian P. Hammond, seated, is comforted by her sister-in-law Lori Adams, at the funeral for her husband Larry Hammond, who died from the coronavirus, in New Orleans, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

At least 800 members of the Zulu club have died of COVID-19

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 April 2020

New platform is dedicated to helping minority-owned small businesses access second round of PPP funding

Details: Written by RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer; Published: 22 April 2020

A previous negotiation between the Mets and Steve Cohen collapsed in February

Details: Written by Because Of Them We Can staff; Published: 10 April 2020

“The idea came about [because] my sons love hibachi and we try to take them every time one of them has a birthday, but of course this time was different,” Jeremy Tuck