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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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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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FKA Twigs NDA Lawsuit: Fighting Shia LaBeouf’s Illegal Gag Order
FKA Twigs files a groundbreaking lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf to invalidate their 2025 NDA under California's STAND Act, fiercely fighting back against the systemic silencing of Black women.
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Tristan Thompson Reveals Unlikely Trump Friendship
In a shocking revelation, NBA star Tristan Thompson has opened up about his surprisingly close relationship with former President Donald Trump. The disclosure has left many Black Cosmopolitans concerned and seeking answers.
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Cultural Clash: Woman Wins ‘Auntie’ Harassment Payout
A 61-year-old NHS worker successfully sued her Ghanaian colleague for age discrimination and harassment after he repeatedly called her "Auntie."
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Nick Cannon Calls Democratic Party the Party of the KKK
Nick Cannon slammed the Democratic Party as the “party of the KKK” during a new episode of his Big Drive show, where he and Amber Rose discussed her recent decision to join the Republican Party and their shifting political views.
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South Africa Reclaims Khoi and San Remains: Restorative Justice Win
After decades of being held in European institutions for racist scientific research, dozens of Khoi and San ancestors have finally been returned to South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa led the historic reburial, calling it a massive victory for global restorative justice.
