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What Black Men Can Learn From Vic Mensa and Chance the Rapper’s Public Apology
Their public reconciliation offers a blueprint for putting ego aside, dismantling toxic pride, and choosing emotional maturity over unspoken rivalries.
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As Power is Restored in Gary, Residents Still Have Questions About Accountability
After nearly two weeks without electricity, power is being restored in Gary. But residents still have questions for NIPSCO about bills and accountability.
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Black Journalists Are Still Fighting. Karen Attiah Just Won a Round.
An arbitrator's order to rehire the Washington Post's last full-time Black woman opinion writer is a victory for everyone fighting for diversity in newsrooms.
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Legal Defense Fund Calls on Congress to Investigate Suspicious Deaths of Black People
LDF urges Congress to examine deaths of Black Americans amid concerns over investigations, transparency, racial bias and unanswered questions.
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I Believe in Second Chances. Deshaun Watson Doesn’t Get One.
The Browns are starting Watson again. It's a terrible decision that has nothing to do with football.
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Why This Black Model’s ‘Project Runway’ Experience Left Her With A ‘Broken Spirit’
Model Liris Crosse is opening up about a heartbreaking experience on the latest episode of 'Project Runway.'
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Relevance Doesn’t Expire: How VERZUZ changed the game for Black artists
The music franchise built a visibility engine out of the assets Black musicians already had.
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Viola Davis and Other Black Stars Using Their Voices to Call Out Important Issues
Viola Davis' recent call out of Target following their Halloween costume scandal got us thinking about other Black celebs who are using their influence for the greater good.
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Trump Pushed Black Farmers Away From the Table. John Boyd is fighting back.
Boyd is calling out the Congressional Black Caucus and prominent Black voices for staying quiet as farmers face mounting pressure from the Trump administration.
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For Black Farmers Under Trump, John Boyd Says the Stakes Have Never Been Higher
John Boyd is calling out the Congressional Black Caucus and prominent Black voices for staying quiet as farmers face mounting pressure from the Trump administration.