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As Black folks, we have no shortage of sayings passed down as gospel, especially those heard growing up in church. From "God don't like ugly" to "cleanliness is next to godliness," these sayings were repeated so often we never questioned their biblical origins. While these generational words of wisdom certainly put the fear of God in our hearts, much of it isn't actually Scripture. Many sayings were rooted in the general idea of Scripture, borrowed from historical teachings, but remixed for easy digestion or simplified over time.

Lucky Daye and Leon Thomas just got on a song together and 'Fly U Out' is exactly what you'd hope for. Two of the best voices in R&B right now, one record. Lucky's fresh off his Warner deal, Leon's still riding the 'MUTT' wave, and together they just make sense.

Bryson Bryant, the 36-year-old son of Real Housewives of Atlanta alum NeNe Leakes, was booked into Georgia's Gwinnett County Jail on July 24 for contempt of court, less than three months after a May arrest for allegedly failing to pay child support and violating probation.

Back-to-school season hits different on historically Black college campuses. It's not just about getting schedules together or finding classes. It's about the first-day fit and making an entrance. From bold school pride to effortlessly fly streetwear, HBCU students turn campus walkways into runways. The looks are colorful, creative and unapologetically Black, mixing nostalgia with trending styles. Whether heading back to the Yard or seeking fashion inspiration, HBCU students consistently demonstrate how to blend individual creativity with campus culture.

Marcus Scribner, the former Black-ish child star, has officially tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Gracie Globerman in a romantic Los Angeles dinner-party wedding at the restaurant République, featured by Vogue.

Social media sleuths are locked in a deeply heated debate over former Nickelodeon star and music heiress Cymphonique Miller, with fans pointing out a drastic change in her appearance and sparking widespread speculation that she may be bleaching her skin.