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Trump Administration Targets Minority Scholarship Site
CareerOneStop, a federally funded career and education database designed to help women, students of color, and people with disabilities search for college scholarships, is facing a major overhaul in the Trump administration's latest crackdown on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. The platform currently lists hundreds of scholarships with demographic restrictions based on race, ethnicity, gender, and LGBTQ+ status, but those identity-based funding opportunities are about to change as the administration examines federal tools that facilitate race-conscious initiatives.
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Dana White: Can’t Afford Another White House UFC Event
Dana White says the UFC's first White House event will not be getting a rematch after UFC Freedom 250 took over the South Lawn, with the massive production costing an estimated $60 million.
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Meek Mill Seeks $5M for Book, Album & Film
Meek Mill is stepping into a new chapter of independence, making it clear he’s ready to control his own narrative — on and off the mic. The Philly rapper just announced he’s seeking $5 million in funding for a fresh slate of projects, incl
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Black Maternal Health: Planned Parenthood CEO
The majority of Black women live in states with abortion bans, and abortion bans have made pregnancy more dangerous. Defunding Planned Parenthood has impacted health centers across the country, even in blue states, meaning defunding things like STI tests and access to contraception and cancer screenings. Access to safe and reliable reproductive healthcare is particularly important to Black women, who have a maternal mortality rate three times higher than other groups.
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Carla Jeffery’s Family Addresses Death Drug Rumors
Carla Jeffery's family is denying reports that drugs played a role in the Disney Channel star's death, pushing back against online rumors as questions remain about what happened.
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TIFF 2026: Must-Watch Movies – The Root
Black Hollywood is rolling out the red carpet at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival with highly anticipated films including the action-drama Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother starring Mahershala Ali and the complex family saga The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives. Other standout features include Misty Green directed by Chris Rock, Prima Facie with Cynthia Erivo, and Clarissa set in modern-day Nigeria. The festival also showcases Love of Your Life featuring Aaron Pierre and documentaries celebrating cultural legacies and personal journeys of resilience.
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Durk Defense Presents New Evidence Explanations in Murder Trial
Federal prosecutors have finished presenting their murder-for-hire case against Lil Durk, and his defense wasted no time challenging how jurors should interpret some of the government's most important evidence. Durk has pleaded not guilty to charges that he ordered and financed an attack targeting Quando Rondo that killed Saviay'a Robinson.
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Black Voters Guide: What You Need Before Midterms
Friday marks National Black Voter Day, a moment to mobilize Black voters as the country heads toward the midterm elections. It's also a time to shine a spotlight on the issues Black voters should be watching that could make it more difficult to cast their vote. This year, that includes battles over congressional maps, changes to mail-in voting and questions surrounding the role of federal law enforcement in elections.