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A man accused of sending a racist message to WNBA player Dearica Hamby has now been fired from his job at Acclaro Medical.Racism in any form should never be accepted, …
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September 3, 2026The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted multiple food recall notices in recent weeks involving sprouts, mangoes, frozen fruit bars, bread, candy, and other products. Consumers are …
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Vernon Dahmer Sr.’s family says “By Any Means” distorts the slain civil rights leader’s legacy and petitions for a disclaimer to be added.As many movie lovers gear up to watch …
Aisha Steele discovered a way to prioritize her peace, be of service, and bring joy through her event planning business: The Aisha Life.Hospitality is an art form—for Aisha Steele, it’s …
Known creep Russell Simmons wants Black people to put some respect on Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates’ name. During a recent livestream, probably from his hideout in Bali, Russell …
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September 1, 2026From the screen to the stage, the play marks the actor’s debut as a director and playwright.Marcus Callender is taking a beloved Black cultural pastime to the stage. …
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This year’s Afro Plus Fest takes place in Landover, Maryland, and is billed as the largest celebration of global Black music and culture.Afro Plus Fest, billed as the world’s largest …
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Jeffrey, who made her debut in 2006’s “Phat Girlz” alongside Mo’Nique, had a recurring role on the hit HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” but became beloved thanks to starring in …
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Isamu Noguchi’s Mississippi Fountain (1961-62) Courtesy the New Orleans Museum of ArtIsamu Noguchi’s sculpture Mississippi Fountain (also known as The Mississippi, 1961-62) will soon be installed at the Beaux Arts …
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“Headline auction results are increasingly driven by a tiny number of museum-quality works competing for the attention of an equally small group of ultra-wealthy buyers,” says art market economist Magnus …
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Washington helped transform the school’s athletics program while mentoring generations of students and coaches.Benedict College is mourning longtime athletic director and former men’s basketball coach Willie Washington, who died Monday …
The civil rights leader says legal threats will not distract from questions surrounding the Mississippi teen’s unexplained death.Rev. Al Sharpton is refusing to back down after three friends of Nolan …
Florida officials announced that its Operation Statewide Shield human trafficking sting rescued 163 missing kids in a historic five-day span.We unfortunately live in a world where child abduction occurs on …
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The “About Damn Time” singer was previously dismissed as an individual defendant in the lawsuit brought forth by Asha Daniels in 2024.Lizzo is preparing to put a legal chapter behind …
A senseless moment in one of New York’s busiest areas claimed the life of a 32-year-old woman who had just returned to work from maternity leave. Questions about mental health …