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Behind Beyoncé’s New Billionaire Status
Forbes has officially confirmed that Beyoncé is now rich-rich! But how has she amassed so much money? Let's break it down by the numbers!
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The Supreme Court’s Latest Ruling Is a Playbook on How to Erase Black Voters Before 2026
Overruling a lower federal court panel, the Supreme Court's 6-3 conservative majority cleared the way for Alabama to use a gerrymandered map that actively strips away half of the state's Black congressional representation.
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From Marvin Gaye to Nicki Minaj, These 15 Black Songs Predicted the Future With Spooky Accuracy
Black Music Month: These Black artists predicted everything from beating a murder case to the issues of climate change way before it even happened.
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Peabo Bryson 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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Exclusive: Dionne Warwick Opens Up About Her Final Album and Her Iconic Career
The legendary singer reflects on her star-studded new project and Teyana Taylor's portrayal of her in an upcoming biopic.
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Inside Jay-Z’s Iconic Hair Evolution and the Start of a New Era
After debuting a new fro look at the Roots Picnic, we're looking into the evolutions of Jay-Z's hair from a money cut to freeform locs.
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Why Folks Can’t Stop Talking About Chiwetel Ejiofor in ‘Backrooms’
Young audiences can't stop talking about and showing up to see the new film, 'Backrooms,' and there's one major face responsible for the positive praise: Chiwetel Ejiofor.
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Scottie Pippen’s Son Reveals How His Parent’s Divorce Led to Bullying From Friends
Scottie and Larsa Pippen's son is opening up in a rare instance about how his parent's splitting up had a negative effect on his life and friendships.
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White Middle Schooler Calls Out Racism and Homophobia at His Kentucky School
What began as a school graduation speech turned viral moment after an eighth grader called out homophobia and racism.
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New Data Shows Why Wealth Feels Different for Black Americans
Building wealth isn’t one-size-fits-all. New data from Pew explains the barriers that make the American dream feel vastly different for Black families.