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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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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.
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Whoopi Goldberg to Receive Frederick Douglass Medallion at 60th NYUL Gala
Acclaimed actress Whoopi Goldberg to receive the prestigious Frederick Douglass Medallion at the 60th annual New York Urban League gala, celebrating Black excellence and civil rights.
