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Black Parents Don’t Have to Choose Between Their Children’s Potential and Their Well-Being, Here’s How to Build What Few Schools Offer
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Black Parents Don’t Have to Choose Between Their Children’s Potential and Their Well-Being, Here’s How to Build What Few Schools Offer
— September 2026
Judge the Joker as good or bad and you miss him; judge a school that way, and you miss your child. Nikole Hannah-Jones stopped judging and started reckoning.
Jon Ossoff’s ‘Obama Swagger’ Has Tiktok in a Chokehold
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Jon Ossoff’s ‘Obama Swagger’ Has Tiktok in a Chokehold
— September 2026
Sen. Jon Ossoff has TikTok users obsessed thanks to an undeniable swagger that has voters comparing him to Barack Obama.
Unapologetically Fly: Black ’90s TV Stars Whose Style We Love
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Unapologetically Fly: Black ’90s TV Stars Whose Style We Love
— September 2026
Before Instagram mood boards and TikTok trends, these Black television characters gave us the outfits, hair and attitude that shaped how we dressed with a few unforgettable 2000s fashion girls getting their flowers, too.
5 Things We Need to See in the Upcoming New Season of ‘Reasonable Doubt’
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5 Things We Need to See in the Upcoming New Season of ‘Reasonable Doubt’
— September 2026
On October 6, 'Reasonable Doubt' makes its long-awaited return. Here's a few things we need to see get addressed when it hits our screens!
For the First Time in 200 Years, a Black Descendant of Thomas Jefferson is Laid to Rest at Monticello
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For the First Time in 200 Years, a Black Descendant of Thomas Jefferson is Laid to Rest at Monticello
— September 2026
Jefferson’s Black descendants have long carried their own family history. Now, Cedric Jessup’s grave makes that history visible at Monticello.
Opinion: Trump’s Press Ban Feels Familiar to Black Journalists
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Opinion: Trump’s Press Ban Feels Familiar to Black Journalists
— September 2026
Though Trump’s press ban isn’t directly targeting Black journalists, no better group understands what it takes to fight to inform our communities regardless of the barriers placed in our way.
You May Not Be Familiar With the Term ‘CDFI,’ But Black Communities Will Feel the Impact if $289 Million in Investment Disappears
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You May Not Be Familiar With the Term ‘CDFI,’ But Black Communities Will Feel the Impact if $289 Million in Investment Disappears
— September 2026
Many Black entrepreneurs have the talent and ideas but lack access to capital. CDFI’s are one part of the infrastructure designed to address that reality.
From “The Color Purple” to “Selma”: Ranking Oprah’s Best Acting Performances
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From “The Color Purple” to “Selma”: Ranking Oprah’s Best Acting Performances
— September 2026
Oprah's Hollywood résumé is just as interesting as her talk show legacy. Let's take a look at her acting and producing work!
Expert Breaks Down Trump’s Obamacare Fraud Crackdown—and Who Could Get Caught Up in It
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Expert Breaks Down Trump’s Obamacare Fraud Crackdown—and Who Could Get Caught Up in It
— September 2026
Brad Woodhouse, president of Protect Our Care, says Trump is exaggerating the scope of fraud in Obamacare to justify health-care cuts.
What Black Americans Need to Know About Brain Aneurysm Risks
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What Black Americans Need to Know About Brain Aneurysm Risks
— September 2026
Black Americans face twice the risk of a brain aneurysm rupture, but recognizing the warning signs early and advocating for proper scans can save lives.