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Here’s why Children of Blood and Bone author Tomi Adeyemi is distancing herself from the movie adaptation of her bestselling novel.Just months before one of the most anticipated fantasy films …
Stone monuments documented in Minanbé Courtesy the Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and ArtsMinanbé (“there is no road” in Yucatec Maya) is the name of a newly …
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Legionnaires’ disease has struck New York City, prompting health officials to investigate the source and provide guidance to residents.Health officials are investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases after 18 …
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As the Nolan Xavier Wells story continues to unfold in Mississippi, many are speaking up about being “the only one.”The story of a Black teenage boy who went missing in …
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The White House’s Domestic Policy Council report is seen as potentially paving the way for Trump to change the Smithsonian’s leadership.The Trump administration published a 162-page report accusing the Smithsonian’s …
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Originally proposed under the Obama Administration in 2016, the $20 bill featuring Tubman was originally set to debut in 2020 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the ratification of …
The Colony Room I (1962) was painted when Andrews was part of Soho society in London © the estate of Michael Andrews/TateMichael Andrews (1928-95) is the least known of the …
Three years ago, Meta launched Threads as a low-priority text-based app, and Black users are leaving their mark.Three years ago, Meta launched Threads as a relatively low-priority microblogging or text-based …
From Cardi B’s immersive Grow-Good experience at Essence Fest to matching Camille Rose tracksuits, here are some standout essence fest moments.The NOLA heat is no competition for our setting sprays, …
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Investigators say 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson was shot after an encounter during a response to reports of gunfire. The shooting remains under investigation.A Tennessee National Guard shooting is under investigation after …
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Sony may be ready to move on from physical games, but more than 120,000 fans are making it clear the disc isn’t dying quietly.There was a time when buying a …
Visitors to the second edition of Riga Contemporary© kim_cac“Nascent” might be the best description of the art market in the Latvian capital of Riga, where the second edition of Riga …
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Mayor Michelle Wu called for a deeper look into American history after the discovery and marked the moment during the city’s July 4 festivities.In light of America’s 250th birthday on …
July 6, 2026Cincinnati experienced the state’s strongest growth in Black-owned employer businesses.Black-owned businesses across Ohio are creating more jobs, paying higher wages, and expanding their share of the state’s economy, …
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Installation view of Raven Halfmoon: Flags of Our Mothers at Ballroom Marfa, Texas Photo: Makenzie Goodman, courtesy Ballroom Marfa“It’s important to know where you come from,” the artist Raven Halfmoon …
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