Today’s Top 5 Trending Stories: #OscarsSoBlack, Black unemployment and good “Black Panther” News

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Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday and we’re feeling a nice little energy boost from today’s Oscar nominations, seeing the likes of Denzel Washington, Jordan Peele and Mary J. Blige in the mix (this woman’s comeback game is SO strong).

It’s also nice to see that black unemployment is at a record low.  Just make note that the racial unemployment gap between blacks and whites still doesn’t reflect the American dream…

And there’s still hope in the world because a bunch of kids from Harlem are getting #BlackPantherChallenge treat very soon.

Watch today’s 60-second recap of the top trending stories and headlines on theGrio.com, and hit us up in the comments!


WATCH: Denzel Washington, Mary J. Blige, Jordan Peele, Daniel Kaluuya & more Nab Oscar Noms

Trump takes credit for low Black unemployment rate: ‘Dems did nothing for you’

Bill Cosby performs two months before jury selection for his sex assault retrial and we have questions

GoFundMe account helps Harlem kids see ‘Black Panther’ in theaters

 

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