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Amazon to refund $7.25 million to Prime members in two majority-Black D.C. neighborhoods
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Chinese opera, queerness and Cantopop star Leslie Cheung: artist Isaac Chong Wai on the inspirations for his new performance
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Black unemployment rises sharply to 7% as economists point to Trump policies
Black workers, particularly Black women, continue to face mounting economic strain as federal job cuts and other Trump policies reshape…
Staten Island's historic Britton Cottage gets $2.1m transformation
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Tyler Perry Puts $57M Beverly Hills Estate On The Market Amid Move To Puerto Rico
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Keyshia Cole’s brother Elijah Randolph reported missing after sharing farewell video
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Barack Obama urges potential 2028 Democratic candidates to develop detailed plans for AI
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Kendrick Sampson’s ‘wide love’ philosophy sparks debate over romance, parenting and the Black family
Sampson’s comments about “wide love,” parenting and the traditional nuclear family have drawn both criticism and support.You can bet on…
Eddie Murphy to pull off a career first with upcoming scripted series ‘The Chairman’
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From ‘Atlanta’ to ‘Insecure,’ these Black-led shows rank among the century’s best
Several shows rooted in Black storytelling and creativity landed on The New York Times’ ranking of the 21st century’s best…
The Making Of An Icon: Anok Yai’s Supermodel Era Is So Good
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Halle Berry faces temporary restraining order amid custody dispute with Olivier Martinez
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LaBron Kozone on Becoming Major League Wrestling’s Future
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Delta Is Training The Next Generation of Black Aviation Talent
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Netflix renews ‘A Different World’ sequel for Season 2
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What We Need to Know: Amber Guyger Paroled, Jessica Watkins Makes History, and More
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Art Basel Miami Beach scales down main gallery sector and floorplan for 2026 edition
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5 Ways The 2026 XCEL Summit For Men Will Enrich Personal Developement
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Who Is Pauly D’s Fiancée Nikki Hall? Everything You Need To Know About The ‘Jersey Shore’ Star’s Future Wife
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Co-Living Is On The Rise As Older Adults Search For Affordable Housing
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Victor Wembanyama says sports betting endorsements don’t align with his values
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50 Cent urges ‘Power’ fans to switch providers after STARZ goes dark on Verizon Fios
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East Harlem Businesses Take A Hit As 2nd Avenue Subway Construction Disrupts Sales
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Jaimie Bethea’s death raises questions about Navy mental health care during long deployments
Jaimie Bethea, 21, died by suicide during an extended Navy deployment. Her family is questioning mental health care and support…
Dame Dash says his daughters’ fear of stereotypical Black men is ‘probably because of me’
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Nine Swiss museums to investigate provenance of thousands of objects from Cameroon
A horn filled with medicines from Sackbayémé, Littoral, Cameroon, given to the Museum der Kulturen Basel in 1914 by the…
AI Is Changing What Employers Look For In Job Candidates
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Alopecia can come with a steep price. Reps. Pressley and Vindman don’t want military families to pay it
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‘Is That All Right?’ — 15 Quotes From ‘Love Jones’ That That Still Have Us Believing In Love
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The top 6 races Black voters should watch in the 2026 midterms
From Texas to Georgia and Wisconsin, Black voters could play a major role in closely watched Senate and governor’s races.The…
Newsom signs California law requiring companies to disclose ties to slavery
Companies with more than $100 million in annual worldwide gross receipts could be required to submit sworn disclosures about slavery-related…
OutKast and Waffle House bring Atlanta culture together for new merch collaboration
The Atlanta hip-hop legends and hometown breakfast chain are joining forces for a limited-edition collection featuring apparel, accessories and more.…
Woman Accused Of Shooting At Rihanna’s Home Indicted On Attempted Murder & Assault Charges, Judge Deems Her Mentally Competent To Stand Trial
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Letitia James takes over Cornell rape investigation after Hochul removes local prosecutor
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Amber Guyger granted parole seven years after murder conviction in Botham Jean’s killing
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Moca Los Angeles picks longtime public media executive as next director
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Anthony Anderson tapped to host return of BET ‘Soul Train Awards’
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Whoever Is Styling Lauryn Hill This Paris Fashion Week Deserves A Raise
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Latest edition of Portland triennial offers powerful projects but lacks a cohesive theme
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Lil Durk’s racketeering trial delayed until 2027 as he remains behind bars
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Diddy Is Reportedly Living A Life Of Luxury Behind Bars, Complete With Premium Liquor And Chinese-Style Massages
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It-Girls Run The World! ‘Love Island USA’ Star Aniya Harvey Flaunts Lethal Face Card At VMAs, Extends Post-Villa Winning Streak With Sweet Hershey’s Deal
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Sunny Hostin’s Cornell sexual assault comments explained: What New York law says about intoxication and consent
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The top 5 races Black voters should watch in the 2026 midterms
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Kandi Burruss, A Love Letter — For Every Woman Learning That Losing A Marriage Doesn’t Mean Losing Yourself
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Pola Museum reveals new direction—but stays true to its large trove of Monets
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‘She’s here!’: Rep. LaMonica McIver welcomes baby girl amid federal legal battle
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International designers collaborate with creators from Japan at London’s V&A
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15 Black Actors Who Deserved Better Recognition
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BLACK ENTERPRISE CEO, Earl ‘Butch’ Graves Jr., Extends An Invitation To The 10th Anniversary XCEL Summit For Men
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Why The Courtside Finger Pointing At A’ja Wilson Unearths A History Of Racism And Respectability Politics for Black Women
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The Japanese photographer who turned an empathetic eye on rural communities of the Pacific Northwest in the early 20th century
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Rachel Dolezal 2.0!? Philadelphia Teacher Admits She Spent Years Pretending To Be Black & Palestinian
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