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13 Rappers Who Are Way Smarter Than Your Average CEO
From KRS-One and Nas to Cardi B and Rapsody, here's our list of some of the smartest rap icons of all time
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Let’s Circle Back: Corporate Jargon Black Folks Should Know Before Re-Entering The Workforce
If you've been away from the workplace for a while, we're here to help you brush up on the latest corporate catch phrases.
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From $500M in the Red to a $3B Empire:Why Michael Jackson is Worth More Dead Than Alive
We're now learning a bit more about the King of Pop's finances since his shocking death in 2009 and how things are faring now. Let's talk about it!
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Starvation, Deaths: Report About NYC’s Child Welfare System Is Devastating
A new DOI report reveals that while NYC’s most vulnerable children are dying, state laws are being used to keep investigators in the dark.
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Starvation, Neglect, and Worse: NYC Child Welfare Report Is Devastating
A new DOI report reveals that while NYC’s most vulnerable children are dying, state laws are being used to keep investigators in the dark.
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Ryan Clark is Right: Black Athletes Shouldn’t Play Where Their Voting Rights Are Threatened
'The Pivot' podcast host's comments about Black athletes, politics, and the SEC sparked outrage because they hit too close to the truth.
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Why Quality, Affordable Childcare for All is a Right, Not a Privilege
Op-ed: Why Black Women Are Striking for Universal Childcare: Day Without Child Care 2026
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Trump’s Revenge List Includes These Politicians, Leaders
From attacks to former President Barack Obama to threats to a Black U.S. Capitol police officer, Trump has made his political hit list very clear.
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Gabrielle Union and More Black Celebs Who’ve Been Open About Their Mental Health Journeys
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we want you to know you're not alone. Here are celebs who's been transparent about their own mental health struggles!
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Joy Reid Credits Tamron Hall With Advocating For Black Hair and Makeup Artists at MSNBC
Joy Reid is reflecting on her early days at MSNBC and how former colleague Tamron Hall helped her find hair and makeup artists who understood how to make her look her best on camera.