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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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America’s Path to Reclaiming Its Future on July 4th
There's nothing quite like Independence Day in America. You see it in our big cities and small rural towns, in neighborhood block parties and family cookouts, in the faces watching fireworks displays. But while we celebrate this year, there is an undertone of struggle. The skyrocketing cost of gas has caused many to cancel family road trips. Energy costs are up 21%, making air conditioning unaffordable during hot July. Trump's inflation has made hamburgers and hot dogs so expensive that cookouts may not happen. Our families are struggling when we should be celebrating because leaders have created an unnecessary affordability crisis.
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Mother Files Lawsuit Against School District Over Bullying Incident Causing Student Trauma
Two Black brothers at a Southern California elementary school endured months of racial harassment including slurs and degrading comments about their skin color. One child received a note stating his skin was as black as his future. Their mother accuses the Redlands Unified School District of ignoring repeated warnings and failing to protect her sons from a hostile school environment that left lasting emotional scars. The federal civil rights lawsuit alleges the boys were subjected to racist bullying by classmates for months, with harassment including repeated racial slurs and written insults passed between students.
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Why These Black Actresses Slipped From The Spotlight
From Maia Campbell to Lark Voorhies, we look at the systemic pressures that derailed some of Hollywood's most promising Black actresses.
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Pearl Shim Mugalla Honors Fulani Heritage
Nollywood star Pearl Shim Mugalla stuns in beautiful traditional Fulani attire, celebrating her rich Nigerian roots for her university's cultural day.
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David Oyelowo Southern Accent Apology and Podcast Backlash
David Oyelowo has issued an unreserved public apology after facing backlash over remarks regarding Southern Black American accents on a podcast appearance, admitting his words were careless and wrong.
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Racial Disparities in Sentencing: Carmelo Anthony Case Analysis Compared to Non-Black Defendants
Explore the racial disparities in sentencing through the Carmelo Anthony case compared to non-Black defendants. Uncover the systemic biases in the criminal justice system.