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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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Being Black with Albinism: Challenging Traditional Beauty Standards
Albinism affects people worldwide, bringing unique challenges and beauty. Advocates like Iyana LeShea and organizations like NOAH and the Global Albinism Alliance are working to raise awareness, celebrate differences, and support the albinism community.
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What Would It Mean to Have an African Pope?
We know it wont happen but... for conversation... Eighteen Africans will be among the 135 cardinals isolated during the upcoming conclave to elect the...
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Gayle King Responds to Critics of Her Historic Space Trip
While America grapples with actual Earth problems — like democracy hanging by a thread, economic inequality soaring, and our literal planet burning — Gayle...
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Tyra Banks Thinks Taylor Swift Should Replace Whitney Houston In ‘The Bodyguard’ Remake
Tyra Banks has a bold idea for The Bodyguard remake—and not everyone’s here for it. While fans argue the classic should be left untouched, Banks is floating Taylor Swift and Idris Elba as leads. Reactions? Mixed is an understatement.
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Black Excellence on TIME 100: The Most Influential People of 2025
TIME magazine's 2025 list of 100 most influential people features remarkable Black leaders, artists, and icons making global impact across various fields.
