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When it comes to language, Black folks are no strangers to code-switching. Now, the conversation around the way we speak has sparked a growing movement in California that wants to change the narrative about Black English and its place in the classroom. Educators and advocates are pushing to recognize Black English as more than slang or improper speech, but instead as a tool to strengthen early literacy.

When colleges across the country rewrote scholarship language to comply with Trump administration restrictions on diversity initiatives, one prominent Black family in North Carolina decided to take their money elsewhere. For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Upperman family will not award new scholarships at the University of North Carolina Wilmington after refusing to alter the scholarship's mission to satisfy the UNC System's new equality policy. The family is exploring moving its roughly one million dollar endowment to Howard University, Dr. Upperman's alma mater.

DJ Khaled is spinning fewer plates of grub these days because the famed music producer has dropped some serious weight and he's proudly showing off his transformation. Khaled stepped out Thursday night in New York City for the MCM x DJ Khaled We The Best launch party and he looked stylish as ever and shockingly trim. The Wild Thoughts hitmaker has been working to drop those pounds since the beginning of the year.

Andy Cohen says a transgender Real Housewife could absolutely join Bravo's signature franchise, but only if the casting feels authentic to the group and the person was already friends with existing housewives on the show.

The Smithsonian Institution offers over 21 museums, many located in the nation's capital, and most are free. Collections include the National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Postal Museum, and Anacostia Community Museum. The National Museum of African Art features exhibits exploring art through diverse lenses, while the National Air and Space Museum celebrates human flight achievements and stories of pioneering Black aviators. The National Portrait Gallery holds over 26,000 portraits including presidents and civil rights icons. Visitors can explore contemporary art at the Hirshhorn Museum, entertainment history at the American History Museum, and natural wonders at the Natural History Museum featuring the Hope Diamond.

A$AP Rocky is trending online after a viral tour photo had fans debating whether the Harlem rapper wore a thong onstage during his Don't Be Dumb World Tour, with others arguing the clothing item may have been part of his pants.