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August 19, 2026Experts told the outlet that elder fraud is underreported, suggesting the actual financial toll could be higher.Artificial intelligence is giving scammers new tools to target older Americans, adding …
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Anthony’s attorneys argued Judge John Roach Jr.’s public comments after the murder trial raised questions about whether he could fairly consider their motion.A judge who presided over Karmelo Anthony’s murder …
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Gap goes back to basics with its new ‘Denim On Your Own’ campaign, shown off in style by the Southern University Human Jukebox Band.Those who’ve been lucky enough to see …
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August 18, 2026Kidnapped Africans were distinguished by race and exploited for free labor. In late August 1619, the English privateer ship White Lion anchored at Point Comfort (modern-day Hampton, Virginia,) carrying a …
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The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has used her music to reveal vulnerabilities about love and loss. In a new sit-down interview with the former first lady, Blige explains why she’s …
August 17, 2026The mural shows Hamilton wearing her Burger King uniform and headset alongside the words “Free Palestine.” Artists in Gaza painted a mural honoring Arianna Hamilton, a former Burger …
The Trump-backed congressman won the Republican nomination in a state where the GOP has dominated gubernatorial elections for decades.U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds has won the Florida Republican gubernatorial nomination, inching him closer …
The festival has moved from Mexico to Florida to California and back to Florida over its 30 years of existence. Now it’s once again setting up shop in Los Angeles.After …
The unsolved murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 continues to captivate the public, with the trial surrounding his death raising more questions than answers. Here’s what we know.Nearly 30 years …
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Showcasing historically Black colleges and universities on the hardwood has become a must for several broadcasters, from BET to HBCU GO. The ESPN broadcaster has yet to reveal where exactly …
While Stephen A. Smith rejects NABJ’s Thumbs Down award, the organization’s current president says it a question of accountability.Since news broke that Stephen A. Smith was among the 5 recipients …
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross recently spoke candidly on the respect not given to her claim-to-fame series, ‘Girlfriends.’ Does she have a point?Black sitcoms have always held a special place in …
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Members of two Penn State fraternities face charges in a drug-trafficking sting operation that included packaging, distribution and hazing.At a time when most universities are preparing for incoming freshman, the …
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Pre-Hispanic human skull adorned with turquoise mosaic Photo: Gerardo Peña, INAHA Mixtec human skull adorned with turquoise, shell, jadeite and quartz, displayed for over six decades at the Wereldmuseum in …
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Sekyiwa Shakur says her family’s history in America has shaped its expectations as Duane “Keffe D” Davis stands trial nearly 30 years after her brother’s death.Tupac Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa Shakur, …