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Marcy Borders, a Black woman known as "The Dust Lady," survived 9/11, but her harrowing journey after that iconic photo was just the beginning.

Why Black-Owned Music Festivals Are From Something in the Water's hiatus to Broccoli City's scaled-down Holding Hands event, Black-owned festivals are being squeezed by rising costs and shrinking visibility budgets.

From dark spots and razor bumps to beard care and sun protection, these expert-backed tips can help Black men build a skincare routine that keeps their skin looking and feeling its best.

As Stevie Wonder's 'Songs in the Key of Life' celebrates its 50th anniversary, here are some fascinating facts about one of music’s greatest albums.

The pipeline of former Black NFL players transitioning to head coaching roles at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) represents a high-profile shift in college football’s talent and recruitment landscape. ​While Deion Sanders’ transformative tenure at Jackson State is often viewed as a touchstone moment, several HBCUs are looking to leverage the star power, professional […]

Sherri Shepherd is talking about the emotional and financial pain she experienced during her second divorce in a new interview.

Trump’s promise to issue payments to Americans raises questions about funding, congressional approval, eligibility and whether his midterm pitch is vote-buying.

Regan Hutsell made history by becoming the first Miss America to win while rocking her natural curls. Now, the professional dancer is speaking about her decision to enter the pageant despite past battles with her body image.

As food insecurity disproportionately affects Black children, Kansas prisoners are helping families struggling with the cost of feeding their children.

The Mielle Organics founder is investing in BirthFUND, the maternal health organization founded by journalist and author Elaine Welteroth that supports midwifery.