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How Vanessa Williams, the First Black Woman to Win Miss America, Lost Her Crown to Scandal But Reemerged a Queen
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How Vanessa Williams, the First Black Woman to Win Miss America, Lost Her Crown to Scandal But Reemerged a Queen
— January 2026
From the 1984 scandal that threatened to ruin her career to her iconic roles on stage and screen, we're looking at the story of multi-talented icon Vanessa Williams.
From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais: Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments
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From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais: Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments
— January 2026
By skipping the final "Queer Eye" press run, Karamo Brown taught viewers a valuable lesson about standing up to mistreatment in white-led spaces.
Civil Rights Lawyer: How a KKK Law is Being Used to Silence Two Black Women in Minneapolis
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Civil Rights Lawyer: How a KKK Law is Being Used to Silence Two Black Women in Minneapolis
— January 2026
After a viral, nonviolent protest, federal authorities weaponized two civil rights laws to target prominent Black activists.
Black Texas Teen Finally Exonerated 70 Years Later for a White Woman’s Murder He Didn’t Commit
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Black Texas Teen Finally Exonerated 70 Years Later for a White Woman’s Murder He Didn’t Commit
— January 2026
Tommy Lee Walker of Texas was just 19 years old when he was executed for raping and murdering a white woman. 70 years later, he's been exonerated.
Cam’ron Told His Ex On-Air That She Was a ‘Bad Investment,’ and Social Media is Divided
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Cam’ron Told His Ex On-Air That She Was a ‘Bad Investment,’ and Social Media is Divided
— January 2026
Rapper Cam'ron is once again making waves on social media for his viewpoints. Let's break down why!
Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and ‘Sinners’ Crew Respond to Historic 2026 Oscar Nominations
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Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and ‘Sinners’ Crew Respond to Historic 2026 Oscar Nominations
— January 2026
Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Raphael Saadiq and more of the 'Sinners' artists are speaking out about their monumental feat!
Don Lemon Just Scored a Huge Win in His Battle With the DOJ
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Don Lemon Just Scored a Huge Win in His Battle With the DOJ
— January 2026
Don Lemon was at risk of legal trouble by the Department of Justice for reporting on ICE protests in Minnesota.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Explains Why She Doesn’t Believe in the Bible
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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Explains Why She Doesn’t Believe in the Bible
— January 2026
Oscar-nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is opening up like never before, revealing her perspective on the Bible. And it's definitely sparking some swift reactions!
Chill Out, Keith Sweat: Songs From The Past Decade That Prove R&B Is Not Dead
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Chill Out, Keith Sweat: Songs From The Past Decade That Prove R&B Is Not Dead
— January 2026
In a recent interview, Keith Sweat claimed cursing killed modern R&B. We've rounded up some of our favorite new songs that prove the genre isn't dead.
A$AP Rocky Finally Breaks Down What the Beef With Drake Is Really All About
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A$AP Rocky Finally Breaks Down What the Beef With Drake Is Really All About
— January 2026
For everyone still unclear about why A$AP Rocky and Drake are really beefing, the Harlem rapper explained it all during an interview with Ebro.