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Aaliyah’s Uncle Blames His Son For Her Death in Bitter Legal Dispute
The feud between Aaliyah's uncle and manager, Barry Hankerson, and his son, Jomo, is getting ugly after Barry made a claim that his son is to blame for the singer's death.
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Man Allegedly Stole Lottery Tickets During His Job Interview. He Won $5 and is facing charges.
Antonio Stewart of South Carolina was in the middle of a job interview when police said he stole lottery tickets, then tried redeeming them nearby.
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NBA Player Harrison Barnes Invests Millions in a Community Bank
After 14 NBA seasons, Harrison Barnes is investing $25 million in an Iowa bank while building his future beyond basketball.
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Expert: Young Black Voters Are Asking Democrats to Earn Their Votes
Young Black voters are questioning Democratic loyalty, demanding meaningful change and embracing candidates who speak directly to their frustrations and priorities.
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What Happens on the Vineyard Doesn’t Stay on the Vineyard
Black leaders came to Martha's Vineyard for rest. They left with candidate pipelines, donor networks and a set of instructions that don't expire in November.
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Doug E. Fresh, Sway Calloway Want Black Americans to Take Control of Their Heart Health
A panel of hip-hop legends, a former sports star, and medical professionals spoke to raise awareness of a rare heart condition.
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Every Black ’70s Film Coming To Tubi In September — From ‘Coffy’ To ‘Cooley High’
Pam Grier, Rudy Ray Moore, Isaac Hayes, Fred Williamson and Cicely Tyson are all in the mix — and every one of these is free to stream.
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Tuskegee Just Made 13 New Pilots. The Cockpit Is Still 95% White.
Tuskegee aviation students were honored in a historic milestone with custom leather bomber jackets, adorned with replica patches from Tuskegee Airmen fighting squadrons.
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Everything You Missed in the Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Before Closing Arguments
Jurors heard 25 prosecution witnesses, a one-day defense case and a retired detective who said he couldn't verify Duane "Keffe D" Davis' own account. Here's where the case stands.
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An Unarmed Man Was Shot 20 Times by Deputies. Now His Family Is Suing
Jaque Rabon, 23, was shot roughly 20 times by San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies serving a warrant in a Riverside parking lot. No weapon was found.