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Rihanna Returns to Barbados with Her Children on Rihanna Drive
Rihanna takes her three young children back to her childhood bungalow on Rihanna Drive in Barbados, reflecting on her journey from a simple Westbury upbringing to global stardom.
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HBCU Homecomings by the Numbers
It may only be mid-summer, but HBCU homecoming chatter is already taking over the timeline! On July 17, North Carolina A&T officially launched its 100-day countdown to the legendary "Greatest Homecoming on Earth," when a record-breaking 200,000 visitors are expected to flood Greensboro for the university's historic centennial celebration, setting the stage for one of the biggest Black cultural events of the year. From NC A&T's landmark 100th anniversary celebration to massive citywide takeovers at Howard University and Jackson State, HBCU homecomings continue to generate multi-million-dollar footprints, evolving into major corporate marketplaces year after year.
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Amber Rose Rejects Traditional Advice on Race for Her Kids
Amber Rose explains why she won't teach her children they must work twice as hard because of their race, sparking a parenting debate.
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Amber Rose Rejects Traditional Advice on Race for Her Kids
Amber Rose explains why she won't teach her children they must work twice as hard because of their race, sparking a parenting debate.
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Zendaya Criticized for Wearing Stolen Iranian Earrings
Zendaya wore a pair of massive, shimmering gold disc earrings surrounded by a halo of diamonds to the London photocall for her film The Odyssey, but the accessories have historians and activist groups absolutely screaming because they are actually 3,000-year-old ancient Iranian artifacts that critics claim were sourced through undisclosed means and essentially looted from the Global South.
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Watermelon Stereotype: Origins and History
July is officially National Watermelon Month—a U.S. Senate-approved celebration of one of summer's favorite fruits. But behind those family backyard BBQs lies a piece of history that was left out of the textbooks. Long before the fruit was hijacked and weaponized as a racist stereotype, the watermelon was actually a powerful symbol of Black freedom and economic independence.
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Black Creatives on TIME100 Creators List
The internet is full of content creators, but only a select few can say they've earned a spot on one of TIME's biggest annual lists. This year, the publication recognized more than a handful of Black digital stars who are shaping culture, influencing conversations, and redefining what it means to be an influencer with a meaningful platform in today's age.
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Patti LaBelle Honored At Black Excellence Brunch | BlkCosmo
Patti LaBelle was honored with the Culture Icon Award at the sixth annual Black Excellence Brunch during ESSENCE Festival weekend in New Orleans, featuring a surprise musical tribute by Marsha Ambrosius.
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David Oyelowo on Black American Identity Tensions
The diaspora war has been bubbling for years with prominent American figures questioning why British actors keep getting cast to play foundational Black American icons like Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Harriet Tubman.
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Simone Biles Responds to Taylor Swift Wedding Trolls
Simone Biles shut down online commentators who questioned her invitation to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's star-studded wedding at Madison Square Garden.
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Jack & Jill, Divine Nine: Community or Black Elitism
Black community debates the role of legacy institutions like Jack & Jill and Divine Nine - are they a sanctuary or signs of elitism?
