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URBAN CULTURE
Debbie Allen on Colorism and Phylicia Rashad: Childhood Insecurities Revealed
Debbie Allen doesn't shy away from hard conversations. In a recent interview, the legendary choreographer and actress addressed how colorism fueled childhood tensions between her and her sister Phylicia Rashad, shedding light on an uncomfortable reality many Black families navigate in silence.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Kanye West October Trial: Unsound Mind Claims
Kanye West's former Donda Academy employee is asking a judge to stop the rapper from arguing that he was of unsound mind during the events at the center of their discrimination lawsuit.
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UMD Tennis KKK Scandal: Howard University Connection
Ku Klux Klan imagery has no place in college sports, especially anywhere that Black students are expected to learn, compete and feel safe. Yet the University of Maryland's club tennis team was suspended indefinitely after racist imagery featuring KKK-style hoods was distributed in connection with a tournament involving Howard University, a historically Black college in Washington, D.C.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Tupac Murder Suspect Duane Keffe D Davis Mug Shot
Duane "Keffe D" Davis posed for a never-before-seen mug shot behind bars, captured by the Nevada Department of Corrections. The booking photo shows Keffe with his eyes closed, holding a slip of paper with his name, Offender ID number and parole date of 6/10/2026. He was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years in prison for the 1996 Tupac Shakur murder.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
John and Alice Coltrane’s Historic Home Tour
Imagine walking into a quiet Long Island home and knowing two legends reshaped music inside its walls. That's the sanctuary where Coltrane composed "A Love Supreme"—one of the greatest masterpieces in the history of jazz—and where Alice created spiritual jazz albums that changed the course of music forever. Nestled thirty miles east of Manhattan, this property gave the Coltrane family a quiet suburban sanctuary from 1964 to 1973.
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Yella Beezy Blocks Jail Call Evidence in Mo3 Murder Case
Before Yella Beezy was found guilty of hiring a hitman to kill Mo3, he asked a judge to block a three-way jail call involving the man who gunned down Mo3 from being used as evidence in his trial unless prosecutors specifically asked the judge outside of the jury's presence and got permission to admit it first. In court docs, obtained by TMZ, Beezy's legal team had argued that the call that happened just hours after the shooting was inadmissible hearsay.
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Javits Frimpong: A Stolen Dream at 15 | The Root
The pages of Javits Frimpong's diary include the dreams of a 15-year-old boy who believed he had his whole life ahead of him. But one year after arriving in the United States from Ghana, he was shot and killed on his way to school in New York City. Now, those journal entries are a heartbreaking reminder of everything he never got to experience.
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Wu-Tang Clan’s Rock Hall Honor: ODB’s Family Reacts
Ol' Dirty Bastard won't be there to celebrate Wu-Tang Clan's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this weekend, but his family is making sure the late rapper gets his moment in the spotlight. Young Dirty Bastard will perform in his father's place alongside the legendary hip-hop group. Icelene, ODB's widow, is honored to represent her late husband and believes he would've been proud of the recognition.
BOOKS
Alicia Keys on Vogue Italia October 2026
Alicia Keys for Vogue Italia. Hair by Chuckie Love Hair. Set Design Assistant Dari One. Production Assistant Summer. A stunning cover feature showcasing the iconic artist's elegance and style.