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Jada Fatigue Explained: Why Social Media Is Turning on Jada Pinkett Smith
Exploring the 'Jada Fatigue' phenomenon as audiences grow weary of repeated revelations and resurfaced drama surrounding Jada Pinkett Smith.
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This Day in Black History: April 7
William Monroe Trotter (born April 7, 1872, Chillicothe,...
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Offset Shot in Florida? Here’s What His Team Just Confirmed
The hip-hop community was shaken by reports of Offset being shot near a Florida casino. His team has officially provided a crucial update on the rapper's medical condition.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination
A group of Black students are suing the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation over its scholarship program, alleging that it discriminates against them.
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Amber Rose’s Ignorant Defense of N-Word Use
Model Amber Rose recently defended the use of the n-word by non-Black people, ignoring the trauma and history behind the racist slur. Her comments show a lack of understanding of the impact on the Black community.
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King Charles Faces Backlash Over Caribbean Photo Slavery Controversy
King Charles is facing intense criticism after posing with Caribbean diplomats beneath a portrait of King George IV, a monarch who profited from the transatlantic slave trade.
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Teyana Taylor Named First-Ever Chief Curator of Essence Festival 2026
Teyana Taylor has been named the inaugural Chief Curator of the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture, bringing her creative collective The Aunties to shape one of Black culture's most beloved annual events. The festival runs July 3–5 in New Orleans.
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Travis Scott and T.I. Urge Supreme Court to Rule That Tying Lyrics to Death Sentences Is Unconstitutional
Travis Scott and a handful of artists are defending a Black Texas man on death row whose rap lyrics were used as evidence during sentencing for a double murder, arguing that using the lyrics to justify capital punishment is unconstitutional. (SCOTUS)
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The Lost Story of Upsilon Delta Pi
In 1910 Chicago, nine Black high schoolers formed the Do-Li-So Club, rebranding as Upsilon Delta Pi Sorority by 1911. Facing a public school ban on Greek orgs, they boldly incorporated on Dec. 7, 1911—making them America's first incorporated Black sorority.
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Eritrea Women’s Day 2026: Our Values, Our Shield
The spirit of resilience and unity was palpable this week as Eritrea Celebrates International Women's Day across the nation, with a particularly vibrant gathering...
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Adjani Salmon Calling Out the Entertainment Industry
‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ creator Adjani Salmon exposes systemic issues and calls out the entertainment industry following the release of season two.
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D4vd Arrested in Celeste Rivas Murder Case
D4vd is reportedly in police custody following his arrest in connection with the ongoing investigation into the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division took the singer into custody on Tuesday and he is currently being held without bail.
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Future Accused of Not Seeing Son Prince in 16 Months
The legal drama between Future and his ex-girlfriend Brittni Mealy is getting even messier. According to a letter obtained by TMZ, Brittni claims Future has not seen their 13-year-old son, Prince, in more than 16 months.
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Kyla Pratt’s Daughters See Penny Proud’s Disneyland Debut
It was a full-circle moment for Kyla Pratt as she stepped out with her daughters to celebrate Penny Proud making her official debut at Disneyland during Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite on April 12, 2026.
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Jey Uso Confronts Cam’ron Over WrestleMania Remarks
Things got real tense when Jey Uso stopped by It Is What It Is ahead of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. During the interview, Cam'ron kept throwing shots at Jey, questioning why he was even on the show and saying he would rather have one of the bigger Sunday night WrestleMania guests instead of a Saturday performer.
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Usain Bolt Limited Edition Watch Combines Legacy and Luxury With Hublot Collaboration
In a groundbreaking move, luxury watchmaker Hublot has teamed up with Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt to create a watch that's so fresh, it practically needs its own passport. We go behind the scenes to explore the cultural impact of the new Usain Bolt x Hublot collaboration.