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A Letter to Black Men With Anxiety: You Are Seen
I am a Black man who struggles with anxiety and self-doubt. I am also a man who is learning to stop treating his pain like a secret that needs to be kept.
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What Makes a Man ’90s Fine?’ These Men Have the Blueprint
From Jalen Hurts to Lance Gross and Aaron Pierre, these men prove '90s fine men still exist. You just have to know where to look!
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The Nation’s Largest HBCU is Preparing for a Record-breaking Homecoming
Essence Fest, the crown for Black culture's biggest event is up for grabs. NC A&T State University expects 200K visitors to attend Homecoming!
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Honoring a Beautiful Young Life: The Funeral of Nolan Wells
Family, friends, and community leaders gather to honor Nolan Wells’ life while calling for remembrance, reflection and continued pursuit of truth.
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Remembering Nolan Wells: Moments From His Final Farewell
Family, friends, and community leaders gather to honor Nolan Wells’ life while calling for remembrance, reflection and continued pursuit of truth.
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These 12-Year-Old Twins Built a Thriving 3D Printed Toy Business
Aaron and Alain Osirus built their 3D-printed toy business, A3D, from a $600 loan—here's how they did it!
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How Angel Reese’s ‘Protected Species’ Incident Exposes a Double Standard in the WNBA
A suspension and apology may address one incident, but Angel Reese’s case exposes the ongoing struggle over race, respect and accountability in sports.
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Angel Reese, Sandy Brondello, and the Reality of Accountability for Black Women in the WNBA
A suspension and apology may address one incident, but Angel Reese’s case exposes the ongoing struggle over race, respect and accountability in sports.
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As Tia Mowry Debuts New Romance, New Details About Her Coparenting Agreement With Cory Hardrict Emerge
Tia Mowry's divorce from Cory Hardict is back in the spotlight thanks to new boundaries and parameters. Here's what we know.
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Hate For Nolan Wells’ Mom Reflects a Double Burden for Black Families Mourning in the Spotlight
Like Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner and George Floyd, Nolan Wells' family is now enduring online harassment that many Black families face when grieving in public.