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July 18, 2026He later became South Africa’s first Black presidentBorn Rolihlahla Mandela on July 18, 1917, in the village of Mvezo, South Africa. His birth name translates colloquially as “troublemaker.” …
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Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The exhibit, which opened in 2010, honors the lives of the nine enslaved people held there who were owned as property by …
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The beloved Black-owned fashion label had customers bracing for bad news before revealing its smallest Shopping Bag yet: a fully functional $78 bag charm.For a few tense moments, Telfar had …
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Judy World, a rising rapper based in Houston, was stabbed to death by Kayla Wynita Rodgers last weekend.Judy World, a rapper on …
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July 16, 2026The challenge began with two dozen students who were given $1 and seven days to generate at least $100.A group of Alabama high school students transformed a $1 …
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Tales of the Cocktail puts a spotlight on the adult beverages, specifically the art of cocktails, growing trends, and more.Tales of the Cocktail kicks off next week on July 19, …
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Lupita Nyong’o co-directed a scene, in her words, after Christopher Nolan asked her to assign tasks to background actors.Lupita Nyong’o walked onto “The Odyssey” set expecting to play a queen. …
The Children of Blood and Bone first look brings Tomi Adeyemi’s West African-inspired fantasy world to life ahead of its 2027 release.Regina King sits on a royal throne beside Chiwetel …
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A life built on activism and advocacy, Velez will be remembered for inspiring thousands with her writings, scholarship and role as an educator.Denise Oliver-Vélez, a lifelong activist whose fearlessness helped …
Some voices don’t simply soundtrack our lives. They shape them.Some voices don’t simply soundtrack our lives. They shape them.As conversations surrounding Dionne Warwick, 85, continue ahead of the highly anticipated …
Jonathan Felkel, a white man from Columbia, South Carolina, will spend nearly a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to federal hate crime charges for shooting at his neighbor, Jarvis …
Just one year after its premiere, “Savor the City” is the only Black-led program nominated in its category.The nominations for the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards have officially been announced, …
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Kiyel Williams says his twin brother has not been seen since Tuesday night and is urging anyone with information to contact the family.Kamar Williams, one half of the viral 80K …
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“I work in politics, people say crazy stuff all the time,” the U.S. Vice President said during a podcast interview with “The Joe Rogan Experience.”Vice President JD Vance downplayed the …
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The 2026 ESPYS gave us coordinated couples, major gowns and sharp suits.The 2026 ESPYS doubled as the perfect date night for several of our favorite Black celebrity couples. Pairs including …