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Trump’s Latest Target in the DEI Crackdown? A Federal Website for Minority Scholarships
In Trump's latest move to crackdown on DEI, a federally funded career website that lists college scholarships for women and students of color will be revamped.
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What the Wisconsin Primary Can Tell Us About Black Voters and Democratic Socialism
With the Wisconsin primary on Tuesday, Black voters have to decide whether they will embrace the state's socialist candidate or vie for a more established Democrat.
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Who Was Sylvia Robinson? One of Hip-Hop’s First Moguls, Explained
From R&B chart-topper to music executive, how the "Mother of Hip-Hop" built the blueprint for the modern rap empire.
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Photos: Inside the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
From Gina Prince-Bythewood to families enjoying the time of their lives, let's take a look at all the Black excellence at the 2026 MVAAFF!
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Courtney Clenney’s Prison Sentence Highlights Racial Disparities in the Legal System
After an OnlyFans model received a six-year sentence for killing her Black boyfriend, bigger questions about race, gender and who is believed continue to divide America.
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Miss North Carolina USA Breaks Silence After Being Stripped of Her Title—And Replaced by her Black Runner-Up
Dethroned Miss North Carolina USA Says She Lost Her Title Over Her 'Conservative Christian' Beliefs
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Courtney Clenney’s Sentence Highlights Disparities in the Legal System
After an OnlyFans model received a six-year sentence for killing her Black boyfriend, bigger questions about race, gender and who is believed continue to divide America.
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Ousted Miss North Carolina USA Speaks Out After Being Replaced by Her Black Runner-Up
Brittany Boltinhouse was stripped from her title as Miss North Carolina USA and replaced by her runner-up. Now she's speaking out.
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How Wendy’s Franchise Owners Helped Fund an Employee’s Dream to Study at Yale
After Thalles DeSouza's bosses at Wendy's noticed his potential, they helped fund his college tuition. Now, he's on his way to Yale University!
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What Savannah James’ Hermès Incident Reveals About Luxury Brands and Black Consumers
Savannah James, wife of NBA star LeBron James, is opening up about a negative shopping experience she had at a designer store. Sadly, her incident speaks to a larger pattern of prejudice.