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From “A Different World” to “Abbott Elementary” to “Reasonable Doubt,” and more we round up 12 Black shows arriving this fall on TV. The humid, muggy long days of summer …
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Nolan Wells’ mother’s correction of the use of the word ‘man’ to describe her son reflects discourse on how Black children are seen, described & remembered. Words have meaning, and …
Ella Langley has made Billboard Hot 100 history, as “Choosin’ Texas” reaches 23 weeks at No. 1 and breaks the chart’s all-time record.Ella Langley now stands alone in Billboard Hot 100 history.Langley’s “Choosin’ …
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Steven Shearer at the 2026 Audain Prize ceremony in Vancouver on 23 September Photo © Hadani DitmarsSteven Shearer is the recipient of the 2026 Audain Prize, one of Canada’s highest …
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Source: Pacific Press / Getty Throughout American history, Black people have endured systemic injustices that continue to manifest in devastating ways. The criminal justice system, rather than serving as a …
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On the topic of the tropics: The Armory Show celebrates the influence of the Caribbean and its diasporas on New York City and the rest of the AmericasPhoto by Casey …
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New York City officials say the agreement is the largest worker settlement in city history and will create new protections for delivery workers.More than 260,000 New York City delivery workers …
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Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.In a powerful commentary, DL Hughley confronts the realities of race, the treatment of children, and the deeper societal priorities in the …
OPINION: The Protect College Sports Act deserves scrutiny because the people with the least institutional power are the ones who will be affected.There is something almost impressive about taking a …
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New York City (#1) (1976), a dye transfer print by Joel SternfeldCourtesy of Rodder and IndependentWhere can you find one of Philippe Parreno’s famous snowmen, a dialogue between the 20th-century …
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The majority-Black Maryland suburb represents Black middle-class success, but families and experts say opportunity still comes with tradeoffs.Is there a perfect place for Black families to raise and educate their …
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.This 24/7 video feed highlights Donald Trump and his “achievements,” right after announcing the ban on those three news outlets.Donald Trump is …
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The new 24-hour video stream comes days after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House access. The White House has launched a new 24-hour video stream …
Kamala Harris’ return to Michigan highlights Democrats’ effort to rebuild trust with Black voters as Abdul El-Sayed works to unite different parts of the party’s coalition.Kamala Harris made her second …
Sonal #1 (2015) by Sunil Gupta and his fellow artist Charan Singh, from their Dissent and Desire series that focuses on queer lives and community networks in India Courtesy of …