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Miss USA 2026 Justus Kelley Wins Historic Crown
Justus Kelley makes history at the 75th Miss USA pageant in Miami, becoming the first married mother and oldest contestant to win the crown.
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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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Martin Luther King III and Bernice King Speak Out Amid Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Two of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s children, Martin Luther King III and Bernice King, have spoken out amid Donald Trump‘s inauguration.
Here’s What Martin Luther...
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Stephen A. Smith Regrets Voting for Kamala Harris, Believes He Was Misinformed
Stephen A. Smith admitted he was misinformed when asked why he didn't vote for Donald Trump, and almost changed his mind after Barack Obama suggested misogyny was the reason Black men weren't voting for Kamala Harris.
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Raven-Symoné Explains Why She Doesn’t Identify as African American
Raven-Symoné doesn't fully identify as African American, she believes it oversimplifies her complex heritage.
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MLK Jr.’s Family Reacts to Donald Trump Declassifying Assassination File
Here's an excerpt of 250 characters: "Martin Luther King Jr.'s family requests access to his declassified FBI file before its public release. 'We hope to be provided the opportunity to review the files as a family prior to its public release,' Dr. King's daughter Bernice King stated."
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Cynthia Erivo on Lencia Kebede as Broadway’s First Full-Time Black Elphaba
Broadway’s Wicked will welcome two new witches to the stage this spring, with Lencia Kebede serving as the first Black actress to play Elphaba...
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Trump’s WHO Withdrawal Plan Threatens Africa’s Healthcare Support
American President Donald Trump signing an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) has drawn criticism from many observers and analysts....