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Pope Leo Offers Rare Apology for Catholic Church’s Role in Slave Trade
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Pope Leo Offers Rare Apology for Catholic Church’s Role in Slave Trade
— May 2026
Pope Leo isn't the first leader of the Catholic Church to acknowledge chattel slavery's dark past, but the Chicago-born pope just took things much farther.
Best Black Fashion From The American Music Awards Red Carpet
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Best Black Fashion From The American Music Awards Red Carpet
— May 2026
Take a look at the best Black fashion we saw at the American Music Awards.
Best Black Fashion At The American Music Awards
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Best Black Fashion At The American Music Awards
— May 2026
Take a look at the best Black fashion we saw at the American Music Awards.
Naomi Osaka Responds to Backlash Over Black Tennis Dinner
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Naomi Osaka Responds to Backlash Over Black Tennis Dinner
— May 2026
Naomi Osaka has never shied away from celebrating her Blackness. But her latest move has racist folks speaking out about it—and now she'd responding!
In the Wake of Black Exhaustion, the South is Still Fighting for Black Political Power
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In the Wake of Black Exhaustion, the South is Still Fighting for Black Political Power
— May 2026
The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais didn't just redraw a map. It told Black people in the South, again, that our political power is negotiable.
13 Times Trump Outmaneuvered the System Without Consequence
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13 Times Trump Outmaneuvered the System Without Consequence
— May 2026
From questionable business bankruptcies to dodging political accountability, we rounded up 13 times Donald Trump successfully gamed the system—while the rest of us were left holding the bag.
Rev. William J. Barber: ‘It’s Time To Bring ‘Moral Mondays’ To The Nation’s Capital’
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Rev. William J. Barber: ‘It’s Time To Bring ‘Moral Mondays’ To The Nation’s Capital’
— May 2026
Barber is leading faith leaders to mobilize in Washington, D.C., calling for a national movement against "policy violence."
Harlem’s Legendary Melba’s Restaurant Is Going to Hollywood in New Apple TV+ Series
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Harlem’s Legendary Melba’s Restaurant Is Going to Hollywood in New Apple TV+ Series
— May 2026
Oprah Winfrey and Kenya Barris are turning Melba Wilson’s iconic Harlem restaurant story into an Apple TV+ comedy, finally bringing its legacy to the Hollywood stage.
ABFF 2026: Best Movies Debuting At The Festival’s ‘Homecoming’
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ABFF 2026: Best Movies Debuting At The Festival’s ‘Homecoming’
— May 2026
From psychological thrillers to soulful romances, here are the most anticipated films you need to see at this year’s American Black Film Festival in Miami.
Professor Explains What’s At Stake In The 2026 Midterms
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Professor Explains What’s At Stake In The 2026 Midterms
— May 2026
Professor: If you find yourself confused about The Midterms... don’t worry. I got you. Let me break down what you need to know as we head into the midterms.