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BHM Finale: Unmatched Excellence
Wrapping up Black History Month by honoring a milestone of unmatched excellence. Miss USA, Miss Teen USA & Miss America are all powerful, crowned Black queens. Gracing the cover of Essence, they are wrapped in legacy, resilience, and brilliance.
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Tatyana Ali’s Low-Key Black Excellence
Tatiana Ali and Karyn Parsons celebrated Black History Month at a DonorsChoose event in New York. They highlighted funding for classroom projects that center Black stories and students, with Tatiana joking that Karyn left her hanging on a Dougie video.
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Black Cherokee & Indigenous Identity
During Black History Month, author Antonio Michael Downing discussed his novel Black Cherokee. The fictional story resonates with historical truth, exploring the nuanced reality and painful history of being both Black and Indigenous in North America.
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13 Queens. One Undeniable Legacy.
Since 1990, 13 Black and Black Biracial women have shaped the history of Miss USA. From the military to STEM and journalism to criminal justice reform, these women broke barriers, redefined leadership, and used the crown for impact far beyond the stage.
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Underground Railroad Passageway Discovered Inside Historic Manhattan Townhouse
A hidden passageway in the Merchant's House Museum's 1832 dresser—first confirmed in Manhattan in over 100 years—links builder Joseph Brewster, a dedicated abolitionist, to aiding enslaved people's escape via a ladder to the basement pantry.
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Ne-Yo & Son Mason Share First-Ever Duet at School Black History Program
Talent runs in the family! R&B icon Ne-Yo and his son Mason just delivered a viral-worthy performance of Michael Jackson's 'Human Nature' at a school Black History Month program.
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Tracee Ellis Ross on Travel and Leisure Cover
Tracee Ellis Ross by M Sayles for Travel and Leisure magazine showcases stunning photography capturing elegant fashion moments. The editorial spread features sophisticated styling and artistic direction that highlights contemporary beauty standards. This collaboration brings together creative talent to deliver visually compelling content that resonates with the publication's audience.
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LAPD Breaks Up Dobrik’s Party With Snoop Present
YouTuber David Dobrik threw a huge birthday bash with Snoop Dogg in attendance and things got so crazy, someone called the cops. Law enforcement tells TMZ that LAPD responded to a loud party call after 10 PM Thursday in Sherman Oaks and officers hung around until the shindig settled down. Snoop even talked to the fuzz, snapping photos with cops and shaking their hands. In the end, there were no arrests or citations issued.
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Megan’s Common Denominator in Breakups | Jason Lee
Jason Lee is challenging the rush to blame Klay Thompson for his reported breakup with Megan Thee Stallion, arguing that Thompson's reputation does not match the scandal surrounding the split and questioning why he became "the bad guy" after cheating allegations.
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Floyd Mayweather’s $18.5M Miami Mansion Sold
A gorgeous Miami Beach mansion once owned by decorated boxer Floyd Mayweather has recently been sold for $18.5 million, which is nearly $3 million shy of what Mayweather originally sold it for in November 2024. The 10,818-square-foot home features eight bedrooms and 9.5 bathrooms, a movie room, a game room, a 5,000-square-foot rooftop, and much more. The home boasts a grand spiral staircase, formal sitting room, impressive kitchen with beautiful island and modern stainless steel appliances, and multiple guest bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.