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July 16, 2026The Indianapolis university’s closure disrupted degree programs, eliminated jobs, and left many searching for financial and academic stability.More than six months after Martin University permanently closed on Dec. 31, 2025, former …
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Source: Instagram / choycebrown Women Crush Wednesday is here, and we’re on a mission to highlight 50 of the hottest queer queens gracing our timelines! MadameNoire has searched for (and …
Fawn Weaver has been terminated as CEO of Uncle Nearest by the court-appointed receiver overseeing the whiskey company built on historic significance in 2016.Fawn Weaver, the founder who branded herself …
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As soon as word of Graham’s death hit the political streets, Washington started the familiar work of embalming his reputation.The longtime Republican Senator Lindsey Graham is dead at age 71. …
In a statement posted along with the picture, Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized due to a fall that left him “briefly unconscious.”After being MIA from Congress for more than …
July 10, 2026The Black-owned and Bronx-based culinary collective announced its latest venture celebrating Afro-diasporic cuisine. Ghetto Gastro, the acclaimed Bronx-based culinary collective known for blending food, fashion, art, and activism, …
Ben Crump tells theGrio that Nolan Wells’ civil case is part of a broader effort to ensure Black lives receive equal justice under the law.As Nolan Xavier Wells’ loved ones …
July 14, 2026Troy Taylor answers the call-to-action with his strategy to contribute to the well-being of our communityAt the 2025 XCEL Summit for Men, we asked attendees in an open …
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The classic HBO show ran for five seasons and included several classic moments, quotables, needle drops and more.Longtime “Insecure” fans are preparing to celebrate with the series’ creator, Issa Rae.On …
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Sussex mental health unit The Hellingly Centre has been painted by the artist Tim A. Shaw, a co-founder of the Hospital Rooms initiative Photo: Damian Griffiths; courtesy Hospital RoomsGlobal interest …
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From Tamara Tunie& Karla Mosley to Sherri Shepherd, Tamron Hall, and more, Black talent dominate the 2026 Daytime Emmy nominations.The nominations for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards have been released, …
The media mogul is seeking sanctions against Mario Rodriguez and pushing back against questions about his sexuality.Tyler Perry is escalating his defense in the sexual assault lawsuit brought against him, …
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York Photo: David Heald © Solomon R. Guggenheim FoundationThe bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease has been found inside the cooling tower of Manhattan’s Solomon R. …
For Black Americans, the passing of the longtime U.S. senator has elicited strong opinions about his legacy and the harm it caused their communities.While U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death …
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Tracestin Shepherd shared new details about July 4 while authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding Wells’ death.A friend who was with Nolan Wells before the 18-year-old was reported missing is …
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