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The Olympic medalist, who ended her collegiate career with her second national title at UCLA, made the announcement in a video also featuring Normani and Winnie Harlow.Jordan Chiles just made …
Kalen Allen reacted after a months-old clip of Raven-Symoné’s podcast “Tea Time with Raven and Miranda” put Raven Baxter’s race up for debate. The internet has turned its ire on …
September 2, 2026Ashley La Bomme-Benson, owner of The Bomme Sweets, responded to an Aug. 11 Threads post from Ms. Rachel.A Black-owned Los Angeles cookie company saw a surge in orders …
September 3, 2026A severe storm left thousands without electricity in majority-Black Gary, Indiana.A two-week power outage in Gary, Indiana, has underscored how vulnerable businesses and residents can become when severe …
Vernon Dahmer Sr.’s family says “By Any Means” distorts the slain civil rights leader’s legacy and petitions for a disclaimer to be added.As many movie lovers gear up to watch …
A man accused of sending a racist message to WNBA player Dearica Hamby has now been fired from his job at Acclaro Medical.Racism in any form should never be accepted, …
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September 3, 2026The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted multiple food recall notices in recent weeks involving sprouts, mangoes, frozen fruit bars, bread, candy, and other products. Consumers are …
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Aisha Steele discovered a way to prioritize her peace, be of service, and bring joy through her event planning business: The Aisha Life.Hospitality is an art form—for Aisha Steele, it’s …
Known creep Russell Simmons wants Black people to put some respect on Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates’ name. During a recent livestream, probably from his hideout in Bali, Russell …
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Isamu Noguchi’s Mississippi Fountain (1961-62) Courtesy the New Orleans Museum of ArtIsamu Noguchi’s sculpture Mississippi Fountain (also known as The Mississippi, 1961-62) will soon be installed at the Beaux Arts …
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September 1, 2026From the screen to the stage, the play marks the actor’s debut as a director and playwright.Marcus Callender is taking a beloved Black cultural pastime to the stage. …
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Jeffrey, who made her debut in 2006’s “Phat Girlz” alongside Mo’Nique, had a recurring role on the hit HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” but became beloved thanks to starring in …
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This year’s Afro Plus Fest takes place in Landover, Maryland, and is billed as the largest celebration of global Black music and culture.Afro Plus Fest, billed as the world’s largest …
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Washington helped transform the school’s athletics program while mentoring generations of students and coaches.Benedict College is mourning longtime athletic director and former men’s basketball coach Willie Washington, who died Monday …
Florida officials announced that its Operation Statewide Shield human trafficking sting rescued 163 missing kids in a historic five-day span.We unfortunately live in a world where child abduction occurs on …
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