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These Ladies are Battling Black Women’s Maternal Health Crisis
Exclusive: Amid historic inequities and the uncertainty of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” Black women are leading efforts to reform maternal care, reclaim dignity, and address systemic disparities in health outcomes together.
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All ‘The Wire’ Actors Who’ve Died Over the Years
With the recent losses of Bobby J. Brown and Isiah Whitlock Jr., we thought we'd take a look at some of 'The Wire's' iconic actors who were gone too soon.
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Lupita Nyong’o Wants to Talk About Uterine Fibroids, Here’s Why We Should Listen
Actress Lupita Nyong'o is sharing her personal experience to raise awareness around the issue of fibroids in women.
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The Inconvenient Truth About Black Hair Extensions and Scary Health Risks
Braid wearers assume human hair and “non-toxic” synthetic braiding hair are safe options, but a Consumer Reports study showed that they, too, come with risk.
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Late Comedian’s Famous Joke About How Racism Keeps Poor People Divided Resonates Now More Than Ever
Comedian Ralphie May once made a joke that racism is hologram to keep poor folks fighting, and his words are truer than you might realize.
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Oscars 2026: The Most Iconic Black Celeb Red Carpet Looks of All Time
From Halle Berry to Colman Domingo, these are the best Academy Awards red carpet looks ever from our faves!
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This Black Actress Sues Harvard Over Something Every Black Woman Can Relate To!
Nike Imoru suffered unimaginable hair loss as a result of her recent theater experience and now, she's taking matters into her own hands!
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Guess Who’s Actually Behind the Pro-MAGA Twitter Account Pretending to Be Black
The Trump administration is under fire after a dedicated pro-MAGA social media account was linked directly back to the White House.
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The Chilling Details of This HBCU Track Star Accused of Killing Her Boyfriend Based on a Wild Assumption
After catching her athlete boyfriend in her roommate’s bed, a Lincoln University sprinter allegedly used a hair clip to break in— and a knife to end his life.
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New Report: Why Some 80-Year-Olds Have Miracle Brains
New study finds that "super-agers" have the memory capacity of people 30 years younger than them.