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Inside Howard’s Enrollment Debacle—And the Colleges Cashing In
Outside institutions are stepping in for Howard's disenrolled students, exposing how administrative problems can quickly become reputational challenges nationwide.
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Judge Mathis Warns Nolan Wells’ Death Could Be ‘Emmett Till All Over’ After New Autopsy Findings
An independent autopsy revealed discoloration on Nolan Wells' head—and Judge Greg Mathis sees chilling parallels to the murder of Emmett Till.
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All Our Favorite Famous Black Celebs And Their Surprisingly Unique Real Names
As Keke Palmer's shock over Oprah Winfrey's real name continues to circulate, let's take a look at other Black celebs whose real names might surprise you!
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Exclusive: Mayor Mamdani on Combating Reverse Great Migration as it Grips Black NYC Residents
Black New Yorkers are leaving in historic numbers, and Mamdani says affordability reforms could keep the city’s legacy alive.
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Wife of Star Kansas City Chiefs Coach Believed to Have Been Shot By 27-Year-Old Son, According to Police
When police responded to a shooting at Kansas City Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy’s house, they found his wife shot multiple times. But the alleged gunman wasn’t an intruder.
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Wife of Kansas City Chiefs Coach Believed to Have Been Shot By 27-Year-Old Son in Domestic Dispute
When police responded to a shooting at Kansas City Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy’s house, they found his wife shot multiple times. But the alleged gunman wasn’t an intruder.
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WATCH: An Exclusive Interview With NYC Mayor Mamdani On Race and Power
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As Black Families Fight for Sickle Cell Care, Trump’s Healthcare Rollbacks Just Created a Whole New Struggle
As policymakers debate healthcare changes, sickle cell families say access to treatment, research, and survival hang in the balance.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Sits Down With Charles Blow for an Exclusive Interview with The Root
More than 200 Days after taking office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sat down Thursday for a 20-minute, wide-ranging interview at New York’s City Hall.
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Why Black Folks Can’t Get Enough of the Juicy Details Behind Netflix’s ‘A Toxic Love Story’ Drama
Netflix's new documentary has Black folks online chatting about the wild story it revolves around. Let's talk about it!