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A Black Chicago Woman’s Fight for Self-Defense Ends With Bombshell Plea Agreement
The Keshia Golden case has sparked a broader conversation about Black women, domestic violence and whether self-defense is equally recognized by courts.
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The Wild True Story Behind Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury Casting
The actor's portrayal of Fury in the Marvel world is no doubt iconic. So is the story behind it.
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Opinion: America Must Teach Children to Read, Not Track Their Futures
If there were ever a time for a national education emergency plan, it is now.
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North Carolina Makes Voting More Difficult for HBCU Students – Again
North Carolina A&T students are pushing back after officials again rejected an early voting site on the historically Black campus.
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Coco Gauff and Arthur Fils Showcase Black Tennis Star Power at the Cincinnati Open
From Coco Gauff’s dominant title run to a historic, all-Black Masters 1000 final between Arthur Fils and Frances Tiafoe, the 2026 Cincinnati Open proved that Black excellence is the future of tennis.
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Master P Addresses the Backlash to His Controversial Comments About Slavery
The former rapper and business mogul's recent comments about slavery had the internet up in arms. And now, he's attempting to clarify his point!
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Meghan Markle is Reportedly Eyeing a Return to Acting in the UK: Why Critics Are Pushing Back
After news broke that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to England, we finally have the reason behind their return.
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What’s Next for Karmelo Anthony After New Trial Is Denied?
With a new trial denied, Anthony’s attorneys must now convince an appeals court that serious errors tainted his conviction.
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Karen Attiah Wins Her Job Back at The Washington Post After Firing
The opinion journalist did not lose her platform when The Washington Post fired her. If anything, the dispute made her voice louder.
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What Does Home Mean to Black Women? This Martha’s Vineyard Exhibit Has an Answer
Curated by Jade Flint and artist Taylor Thomas, and presented by Long Gallery Harlem, "A House Is Not a Home" brings together 25 Black women artists to examine America’s 250-year history.