Black history class dropped by Missouri school board that nixxed anti-racism resolution
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Why artists fear online safety laws will chill freedom of expression
Lawmakers want the ability to search encrypted messages for child sexual abuse material © terovesalainenThe internet is on the brink…
This Christmas, Taraji P. Henson gave ‘a special gift’ many of us need
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Model Jayden Steele Alleges Method Man Physically Attacked Her in the 90’s
Trending Source: Starz / Power Book II: Ghost Method Man has been accused of model Jayden Steele for physically attacking…
US artist Richard Hunt—creator of more than 160 public works—has died aged 88
Portrait of Richard Hunt. Photo © Sandro Miller One of the United States’s most prolific and important sculptors, Richard Hunt,…
Gift like theGrio: Gifts that mean everything but cost nothing
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Christie's projects 26.1% decline in sales in 'paradoxical' 2023
Georgina Hilton selling Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 1983 painting El Gran Espectáculo (The Nile) at Christie's in New York"This has been a…
Mexico’s Maya Train finally leaves the station after years of delays and tripling of costs
Mexico's president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, at a 15 December launch event for the Maya Train in Campeche Courtesy Secretaría…
3 recipes to delight your vegetarian Christmas guests
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The late self-taught street photographer Vivian Maier will have her first major New York exhibition
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G. Dep, rapper who helped make the Harlem Shake popular, granted clemency on murder conviction
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“Let It Shine” Then and Now 2023
TrendingSource: Albert L. Ortega / GettyIn the hay days of Disney’s “Let It Shine,” the cast embodied the magic of…
The Armory Show picks three curators for New York fair's 30th anniversary edition
Visitors at the 2023 edition of The Armory Show in New York City Vincent Tullo courtesy The Armory ShowTo mark…
Poinsettia, named after a slaveholder, is undergoing a rebranding, including the name ‘cuetaxochitl’
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Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return to gymnastics
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Private donations save Bologna’s Garisenda tower from collapse
Private companies have stepped up with more than €2m to save the wonky medieval tower Photo: © 2016 Andrey OmelyanchukPrivate…
Argentina’s new president Javier Milei does away with culture ministry 24 hours after taking office
Javier Milei during his inauguration as president of Argentina on 10 December 2023 Photo by Senado de la Nación Argentina,…
Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis at age 36, medical examiner says
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Holiday togetherness can also mean family fights. But there are ways to try to sidestep the drama
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James Ensor: series of anniversary shows to reveal ‘the man behind the mask’
James Ensor, Pierrot and skeleton in a yellow robe (1893)Photo: Hugo MaertensThe Belgian artist James Ensor may be easily recognisable…
Wayfair CEO Tells His Employees They Need To Work Harder
December 23, 2023In an end-of-year message to Wayfair employees CEO Niraj Shah urged staff members to embrace hard work.In an…
I think there might be too many Christmas movies — hear me out.
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Allegations From A Suspect TikTok Video Has Bishop T. D. Jakes Trending On X For All The Wrong Reasons
Trending Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty / Bishop T.D. Jakes We are very sure that when Bishop T.D. Jakes picked…
Revealed: the damp-proof lead layer protecting Rembrandt’s The Night Watch
Conservation team at the Rijksmuseum working on The Night Watchcourtesy RijksmuseumLong before there was a damp-proofing layer in houses, the…
Toxic Beauty Products Are Linked To Climate Change, Studies Show
December 22, 2023The placement of power fuel plants across the United States are devastating Black women’s health and the environment.Environmental…
Black sitcoms to watch this holiday season
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‘American Symphony’ Exclusive: Jon Batiste Opens Up About Sharing His And Wife Suleika Jaouad’s Love Onscreen
TrendingAt the top of December, Netflix added a new documentary from Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning director Matthew Heineman called…
‘The View’ Is Reportedly ‘Pissed’ At Oprah Winfrey For Missing Show
December 23, 2023Oprah’s fellow ‘The Color Purple’ cast members appeared on ‘The View’ on Dec. 13.According to Page Six, “The…
If you hate to cook, here’s how to enjoy the holiday without the stress
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Colman Domingo, Wayne Brady And Don Lemon Among Stars Honored By Native Son
TrendingSource: Variety / GettyRustin star Colman Domingo, comedian and TV personality Wayne Brady and newsman Don Lemon are among the…
First Ever In-Person Sisters Inc. Summit Brought Inspiration And Empowerment To NYC
December 23, 2023In the bustling metropolis of NYC, Black Enterprise held the first-ever, in-person Sisters Inc. conference on Dec. 9.…
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Issues Public Apology To Black Men Wrongfully Tied To 1989 Murder Of Carol Stuart
Trending Source: Scott Eisen / GettyOn Dec. 20, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued a public apology to Alan Swanson and…
Serena Williams Donates Her ‘Liquid Gold’ Breast Milk To Those In Need
December 22, 2023Donor milk from breast milk banks provides an alternative for mothers who face challenges producing their own.Tennis icon…
Jury acquits 3 Washington state officers in death of a Black man who told them he couldn’t breathe
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Makeup Artist Carol Rasheed Used Red Lips To Create A “Seamless Thread” In ‘The Color Purple’
TrendingSource: Jerod Harris / GettyCarol Rasheed helped illustrate the Black joy and pain experienced in The Color Purple through red…
East London's Vestry House Museum to undergo £4.5million redevelopment
The Vestry House Museum todayCourtesy of Vestry House MuseumTucked away in Walthamstow village, the Vestry House Museum has long been…
10 store-bought foods that taste just as good as homemade
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Smush Parker Says He Wasn’t Allowed To Have Conversations With Kobe Bryant: “You Can’t Talk To Me.”
Trending Source: Lisa Blumenfeld / Getty Former NBA player Smush Parker got something many within the league’s brotherhood would love:…
Paris to get new fair for Latin American art next September
The Maison de l'Amérique Latine in ParisCourtesy of Maison de l'Amérique LatineIt was the only fair missing to allow for…
Young Kenyan ballet dancers stage early Christmas performance for their community
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Jordan Brand Previews Its Heat-Filled Spring 2024 Retro Releases
Trending Source: Jordan Brand / Nike With less than two weeks left in the year, sneakerheads already know what Air…
Biden seeks to redress racial disparities with marijuana pardons and drug clemencies
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7 Celebrity Capricorns Who Have Seamlessly Reached GOAT Status
Trending Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty If you want to learn the secret to success, study a celebrity Capricorn. After…
Jury clears 3 Washington officers in death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who said he couldn’t breathe
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Wrongfully convicted people in Oregon are not being paid despite new bill passed in 2022
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Cornel West Urges Caution Over ‘Courts Deciding’ Elections After Colorado Kicks Trump Off Ballot
TrendingSource: Francine Orr / GettyIndependent presidential candidate Cornel West weighed in on this week’s ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court…
Gaza City archives among heritage sites destroyed in Israel-Hamas war
Jehad Yasin of the Palestinian Authority has confirmed that Anthedon Harbour (pictured above in 2013) has been “completely destroyed” Mohammed…
Taraji P. Henson calls Oprah a ‘steady and solid beacon of light’
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Watch: Should Black people migrate back to the South?
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Monica Steps Out In Chocolate Brown Rick Owens Boots And Loewe Sunnies
TrendingSource: Paras Griffin / GettyMonica is serving chocolate this holiday season – and the look is stylishly delicious. The “Angel…
As British Library faces fallout of cyber attack—what can arts bodies do to combat ransomware threats?
Historic paper-based works held at the British Library, in London, which was targeted by a ransomware gang in October© Sung…
NYC Council Passes Bill Banning Solitary Confinement; Police, Mayor Eric Adams Object
December 22, 2023Supporters say research proving solitary confinement—even just for a few days—can increase suicidal thoughts and lead to acute…
If porch pirates stole your holiday gifts, here’s what you need to know
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50 years of homicide data shows the weight lands on Black people
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Christmas around the African diaspora features moi moi, pernil and wat
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A Complete Guide To Celebrating Kwanzaa
TrendingSource: Guy Cali / GettyKwanzaa, an annual celebration of African culture spanning from Dec. 26 to Jan.1, originated in 1966…
Smush Parker Discusses Kobe Bryant Not Speaking To Him While Teammates
December 22, 2023“You can’t talk to me, you need more accolades under your belt before you come talk to me,”…
Congressional Black Caucus members don’t mince words in reaction to McCarthy’s resignation
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United States history is one subject that a lot of Americans like to be loud and wrong about
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Director Blitz Bazawule Talks Breaking Down & Rebuilding ‘The Color Purple’ For A New Generation
TrendingThe Color Purple is back in theaters, but this time, it’s a bit different than Stephen Spielberg’s 1985 film based…