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Black Texans’ Priorities Before the Midterms
From classrooms to voting booths to hospital delivery rooms, Black Texans are urging politicians to address issues shaping their communities, including educator pay, school funding, voting access, affordability and maternal health. Their message is clear: political participation means more than casting a ballot. Candidates must listen, demonstrate accountability and deliver on their promises.
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King Charles Apology: Black Folks Need Results
King Charles III is touring the Caribbean for nine days, but it won't be a pleasant trip. Everybody is talking about his need to apologize for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade. But what good will an apology do? Black folks have become so accustomed to accepting symbolic gestures that we mistake them for progress. An apology doesn't require a check or a policy change. All it does is allow powerful people to feel less guilty about historical injustices while keeping everything they gained from those wrongs.
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Black Women Prepare for Midterms Over Brunch
There is something powerful about Black women gathering around a table. For generations, our tables have been places where we share stories, exchange wisdom, celebrate victories, and make plans for what comes next. With Election Day just around the corner, we are turning dining tables into organizing spaces and transforming conversation into action.
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Black Leaders in Public Office
For decades, Black athletes have successfully converted cultural fame into political power. By stepping out of the game into public office, these trailblazers have tackled systemic inequality, reformed legislation, and advanced civil rights. Far from resting on their athletic achievements as elected leaders, they proved that sports can serve as a vital launching pad for civic leadership.
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Milo Yiannopoulos Deported for US Visa Overstay
Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to the United Kingdom after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained him at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana. He had legally entered the U.S. in May 2019 but remained after his authorized stay expired.
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Black Candidates on the Ballot: Midterm Races
The November 2026 midterms are just as much about Black political power as they are about which party will control Congress. Black candidates across the country are gearing up to make history, proving that representation and who gets a seat at the table matter, too. From the potential firsts of Keisha Lance Bottoms and Byron Donalds to vulnerable incumbents and redistricting battles in the South, these races could reshape policy and opportunity for Black America.
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LeBron James on Philadelphia Magazine September 2026 Cover
LeBron James covers Philadelphia Magazine for September 2026, a single striking image of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
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Kerry Washington on Women’s Health September 2026 Cover
Kerry Washington covers Women’s Health for September 2026 in an 8-image shoot from the Scandal star and producer.
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Diabetes Effects on Teeth and Gums
The mouth is a gateway to the body, and for people with type 2 diabetes, oral care goes far beyond brushing and flossing. Gum disease can inflame tissues around teeth and link to uncontrolled diabetes and high blood pressure. Diabetes makes it harder to fight infection, leaving gums vulnerable. When bacteria and inflammation enter the bloodstream through gum disease, it becomes harder to control blood sugar levels. Treating gum disease can improve blood sugar control. Black Americans face disproportionate risks, being more likely to have diabetes and die from complications. Proper brushing techniques, regular flossing, water flossers, and dental checkups every six months are essential preventive measures for managing oral health with diabetes.
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Offset Hesitant About Casino but Won’t Stop Gambling
Offset's got a love-hate relationship with casinos. He got shot at one and got into a shouting match at another, but he leaned into all the drama for a new music video. The rapper collaborated with Don Toliver on his upcoming album "GMFU," and they filmed inside a casino. Offset says it's a case of art imitating life, describing his life as a "movie."