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The Black Internet Responds to Spirit Airlines’ Shutdown
From memes to memories, the Black internet had a field day after Spirit Airlines abruptly stopped all operations for good over the weekend.
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A Look Inside Excelerate HER 2026, Where Black Women Leaders Talk Wellness and Wealth
The global leadership summit invited prominent leaders, including former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Cookie Johnson and Loren Lorosa.
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‘Thriller’ Video Vixen Spills the Tea on Her On-Set Romance with Michael Jackson
Ola Ray, the woman who played Michael Jackson's love interest in "Thriller," just revealed the details of an alleged kiss they shared on set.
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What You Didn’t Know About Vogue’s André Leon Talley
As we wait for the 2026 Met Gala arrivals, we're looking back at the life of André Leon Talley, a man whose style and personality was larger than life.
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The Untold Story of Tina Knowles: The Matriarch Who Redefined Fashion in Pop Culture
From a Houston salon to the Grammy stage, Tina Knowles turned industry rejection into a golden empire, stitching a legacy that redefined pop culture forever.
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Pennsylvania Dems Pass Bill Blocking Whites-Only Towns With No Support From Republicans
After a "whites-only" organization developed plans to establish a settlement in Pennsylvania, state Democrats put their foot down.
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Michelle Williams Reignited an Age-Old Breakfast Debate in the Black Community With One Sweet Pic
Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams is taking some heat online after posting a controversial photo of a traditional breakfast menu item.
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From Prison to Policy: Meet 3 Black Women Who Used Their Trauma as Power Against Mass Incarceration
After serving years in prison, these three women helped pass two acts addressing the disparities concerning domestic violence survivors who are incarcerated.
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Too Young for a License, Old Enough for Prison: The Brutal Debate Over 12-Year-Olds Facing Adult Charges in Florida
The Brutal debate Over 12-Year-Olds Facing Adult Charges in Florida
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Forget the Billionaires: The ‘Working People’s Met Gala’ is the Only Event That Matters Today
A worker-led “Ball Without Billionaires” fashion show reframes the Met Gala as a celebration of the working class, centering everyday employees and designers alongside the labor that powers culture.