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With 4th Of July falling on the weekend, we hope this handy cocktail roundup will serve you well throughout the holiday and beyond.The 4th of July holiday weekend is upon …
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NMAAHC shelter July 4: Thousands of attendees at Trump’s Freedom 250 celebration on the National Mall were directed to take refuge in the National Museum of African American History and …
July 5, 2026The 89-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee reflected on the lasting impact of Clapton’s public admirationBlues icon Buddy Guy says decades of praise from fellow guitar …
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The Memphis rapper says the follow-up to “Glorious” will have a summer vibe, and she’s already locked in a Destiny’s Child feature.GloRilla is working hard on her second studio album, …
In a surprise move, Beyoncé has gifted her loyal BeyHive with the release of ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ just in time for the 20th anniversary of her iconic album B’Day.Beyoncé just …
Naomi Osaka defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, ending a difficult head-to-head history.Naomi Osaka delivered one of the biggest wins of her …
“Sincerely Brad,” an emotional film following a Black astronaut on the verge of an impactful mission, makes itss television debut on the nation’s Independence Day.The United States is celebrating its …
The Patriot Front DC march happened as America celebrated its 250th birthday, with members carrying Confederate flags and the group’s white supremacist logo through Capitol Hill and onto public transit.Members …
The Bronx rapper told CNN that African-Americans fought for equality that made it possible for Caribbean and Latino communities to succeed in the United States.Cardi B is giving credit to …
The author has publicly distanced herself from the film adaptation of “Children of Blood and Bone,” saying she has not seen the movie and won’t watch it.Tomi Adeyemi, author of …
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From traditional cocktails, riffs on classics, and a handful of beers, this year’s summer drinks and cocktails roundup has a bit of it all.The summer solstice is here, which means …
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July 4, 2026Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell directs his rookie earnings toward philanthropyDonovan Mitchell uses his early NBA success to reinvest in the community. After signing his rookie contract, he …
From Serena and Venus Williams to Frances Tiafoe and more, we round up the Black tennis players at Wimbledon you should have on your radar. For the first time in …
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Author Jonathan Conyers argues that Jaylen Brown continues to be punished by the NBA for being a “man who reads and speaks his mind, labeled a problem by anonymous voices …
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Heading to New Orleans for ESSENCE Festival? Know what to pack, transportation tips & weather tips, bag policies and more.Every year, thousands of people from across the country travel to …
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