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How the Real Rickey Smiley Stepped in to Help a Miami Woman Scammed Out of $1,200 by a Fake One
As a Miami woman sought donations for her charity, she said she was scammed out of $1,200 to meet comedian Rickey Smiley. Now, he's making it right.
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March Madness Is Full of Black Athletes. But Where Are The HBCUs?
Black players got the spotlight. Black schools lost the stage.
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List of Trump’s Allies Who Are Turning Against Him…
Trump relied on far-right podcasters and close Republican politicians to win his second term, but now alliances are quickly forming against him.
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As He Prepares to Perform at The 2026 Roots Picnic, Fans Want to Know What is Jay-Z Really up To
After nearly a decade since Jay-Z's last album, rumors about new music are circulating from fans gearing up for his first performance in years.
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Will The WNBA Go On Strike? Everything You Need To Know About League’s Labor Dispute
After 17 months of negotiations, the WNBA may be headed to the first work stoppage in league history.
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Niecy Nash-Betts Shares How She Was Saved on Her Wild Mexico Birthday Trip
Nicey Nash-Betts' recent birthday trip to Mexico took an unexpected turn thanks to inner-city violence. Now, we finally know how she ended up back home!
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Why Black Folks’ Reactions to Teyana Taylor’s Oscars Behavior Is Problematic
Teyana Taylor's behavior at the Oscars has prompted a lot of online discourse and criticism. But it may be unfairly targeted towards her. Let's talk about why!
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Jasmine Crockett Speaks On Her Former Security Guard Killed by Dallas SWAT
Under the alias "Mike King," one Black man landed a job working for Texas Rep. Crockett before being killed in a standoff with police.
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Man Killed by Dallas SWAT Has Connection to Rep. Jasmine Crockett
Under the alias "Mike King," one Black man landed a job working for Texas Rep. Crockett before being killed in a standoff with police.
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The Chilling Rise of the ‘Alpine Divorce,’ Where Men Take Their Wives to Hike— Then Purposefully Abandon Them
Inside the dangerous relationship trend you’ve never heard of: Alpine divorces, where men purposefully ditch their partners on hikes to break up.