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Lonnie G. Bunch III, the first Black secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, announced his retirement by year's end after nearly four decades of trailblazing inclusive history. He made it his life's work to give Black culture the sacred space it always deserved, launching the National Museum of African American History and Culture and championing additions of museums dedicated to women's history and American Latino heritage.

Twenty-five years ago, twelve Black firefighters ran toward the World Trade Center as smoke filled the sky. They knew the danger, but they went anyway. Their final act of service became part of a legacy the city they pledged to protect. For generations, Black firefighters fought for opportunities within the FDNY, facing discrimination and barriers. The twelve men who died on September eleventh became part of that history, representing generations of Black New Yorkers who had worked to make a place for themselves while serving their communities.

Kanye West and Big Sean reunited onstage at Ye's September 4 concert at Chicago's Soldier Field years after a very public falling-out, but Joe Budden says he isn't ready to forget how ugly their relationship once got.

Kim Zolciak has been making repeated jail visits to her son Kroy "KJ" Biermann Jr. as he remains in custody on serious sexual assault allegations following his August 17 arrest.

Megan Thee Stallion says she never really felt good about dating NBA star Klay Thompson, claiming she tried to make pieces fit that didn't belong together. The rapper reflected on her short-lived relationship in an exclusive interview with InStyle, saying she felt on edge all the time and was losing herself. She emphasized that fidelity is non-negotiable and she needs a true 50-50 equal partner, not someone she has to prop up.

Ciara and Russell Wilson are celebrating a new addition to their family, according to a recent announcement made on the singer's Instagram. While you might think five kids sounds more like a sports team than a family these days, there are lots of examples of big, beautiful and loving Black families in Hollywood.