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Ways Black Parents Can Keep Kids Learning This Summer
Keeping kids entertained during the summer is important, but keeping their minds active matters just as much. Here are practical ways you can help children avoid the summer slide without spending a fortune.
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Sugar Ray Leonard Speaks Out After His Son’s Shocking Arrest
Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard is finally opening up about his son's arrest and revealing the shocking details that led up to the incident.
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Born at 30 Weeks, These Triplets Weren’t Expected to Survive. Now, They Have a Reason to Celebrate
Doctors told Martine Morency her triplet pregnancy "doesn't usually come to fruition." 22 years later, her triplets defied all odds.
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The Roots Picnic Forgot What Made It Special
The Roots Picnic used to introduce fans to artists they did not know yet. Now it feels more interested in chasing trends than shaping culture.
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Gayle King’s Ex-Husband Speaks Out After Getting Caught Cheating With Her Friend Years Ago
Gayle King is getting real about her cheating ex-husband years ago. And now, the man at the center of it all is adding his two cents in the the conversation!
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Sonny Rollins and Other Black Stars We Lost in 2026
We are honoring all of the Black stars who left us in 2026.
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How NiJaree Canady Became College Softball’s First Millionaire Player
The Texas Tech star isn't just resetting records in the circle—she’s shattering the glass ceiling for collegiate athlete marketability.
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Trio Convicted of Murder Walk Free After Nearly 30 Years in Prison for a Crime They Didn’t Commit
After 28 years, the fight for innocence is finally over after Jermal Shuler, Marc Brittingham and Rasheed Turner's convictions were overturned.
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Career Expert Weighs In on Surviving and Thriving in an AI-Driven Workplace
Career expert Brittany N. Cole weighs in on how AI-driven workplace changes are reshaping Black professionals’ careers, mental health, and long-term job security during Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Sorry, But Here’s Why Drake Will Never Compare to Michael Jackson
Depsite Drake's success thanks to his newly released 'Iceman,' it's still not enough to replace Michael Jackson's broader cultural impact.