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Jack and Jill of America Issues Urgent Call to Action For Black Families Following Nolan Wells’ Tragic Death
The country's oldest Black family organization released a statement honoring Nolan Wells and encouraging parents to have honest conversations about safety and accountability.
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It’s Time To Talk About Jack And Jill, the Divine Nine: Safe Havens or Just ‘Bougie’ Clubs?
As families turn to legacy Black spaces for safety, a polarizing debate is dividing the internet. From the Divine Nine to Jack and Jill, are these institutions essential lifelines or exclusive status symbols
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Anok Yai, Deborah Ayorinde and Other Black Women Who Could Play Helen of Troy – the Most Beautiful Women in the World
Lupita Nyong'o isn't the only Black woman who could rightly play Helen of Troy, a.k.a. the most beautiful woman in the world. Let's take a look at even more!
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‘He Just Wanted Peace’: Parents Honor Nolan Wells’ Life, Raise Questions About Final Hours
Nolan Wells' grieving family remembered his compassion, questioned the investigation and renewed calls for transparency surrounding his mysterious death.
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Jaylen Brown Says Agents Can Cost NBA Players Their Fortunes—Here’s Why He Runs His Own Show
The five-time NBA All-Star claims that 60% of NBA players lose their wealth because of traditional agents.
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Forget the Goals, It’s the Face: Why Maduka Okoye is the Soccer Star We Didn’t Know We Needed
Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye is making women on the internet go crazy. But who exactly is he and what's he all about? We've got the tea!
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New Developments in the Nolan Wells Case As Ben Crump Drops Concerns
Beach footage has many speculating about Nolan Wells' disappearance, despite police denying foul play. But new developments could upend the case.
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The Cost of Anti-DEI Policies: How UNC Wilmington Lost a $1 Million Endowment
Rather than rewrite scholarship criteria to comply with new diversity policies, the Upperman family ended future funding at UNC Wilmington and moved its money to Howard University.
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Republicans Ask WNBA to Protect Caitlin Clark From ‘Racially-Motivated’ Attacks On the Court
A group of House Republicans wants the WNBA to investigate what they call racially motivated attacks against Caitlin Clark, while critics argue the effort is more about politics than player safety.
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Should ‘Black English’ Be Accepted in Schools? One Expert Says It’s Time to Rethink the Classroom
The Root spoke with one Black scholar who says embracing African American Vernacular English (AAVE) may help teachers connect with students and support their success.