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Black Family Back-to-School Success: 15 Tips

Back-to-school planning means checking off supply lists, picking out first-day outfits and readjusting to school hours. For many Black families, it also means searching for guidance that's typically shared through private conversations and networks. Whether your student is learning the ABCs or preparing for the SATs, these 15 tips can help.

Black Dynasties: Building Generational Wealth

Wealth, ownership, and influence have always been deeply rooted in the Black story. From media moguls to athlete-entrepreneurs, Black families have consistently turned vision, grit, and talent into lasting empires. Yet, these legacies reach far beyond individual achievement because a true dynasty isn't built on a famous name alone. It's built on sacrifice, opening doors, and shaping culture. From the Johnsons reshaping Black media and the Knowles-Carter family redefining music and business power, to the James family proving athletes can be CEOs, these families prove success is bigger than one person.
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Ronald Fenty, Father of Rihanna, Dies at Age 70 (Video)

Ronald Fenty, Rihanna’s father, has passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles following an illness. The Fenty family is mourning privately.

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Feds Permanently Seize Diddy’s Secret Ibiza Tapes

The federal government is asking a judge for permanent control of Sean "Diddy" Combs' unexplained "Ibiza Tapes," but the recordings' contents remain a closely guarded mystery. Prosecutors requested final forfeiture of Sony DVCAM cassettes taken from Diddy's Miami residence during a March 2024 federal search.

Black Church Sayings Not in the Bible

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 on ‘Fly U Out’ Collaboration 2026

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.

NeNe Leakes’ Son Bryson Arrested in Georgia

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.

HBCU Back-to-School Outfits This Year

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.