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Comedian London Hughes Talks New Book, Parents Watching Her Very Sexual Comedy, & Beyoncé vs. Rihanna

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Check out the best deals of the day for Thursday, September 21, 2023.

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Save $70 On the Top-Rated Theragun Mini Massage Gun at Best Buy

One full charge lasts up to 150 hours , and the Theragun Mini’s small size and weight make it an ideal travel partner

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Launch Edition (PS5)

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Launch Edition (PS5)

It's Lit

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The Best Oprah's Book Club Picks by Black Authors

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Leslie Jones Details ‘Heartache’ Caused by Ghostbusters Backlash

Stephanie Holland

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Actors, Activists Join LaVar Burton in the Fight Against Book Bans

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A 'Fly' New Book Celebrates Nearly 80 Years of NBA Style

Entertainment

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Kerry Washington Opens Up About Her Past Eating Disorder

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Young Love Brilliantly Improves on Its Classic, Oscar-Winning Predecessor

Stephanie Holland

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Boosie Wants To Meet With Kamala Harris To Discuss Gun Violence Despite History Of Disrespecting Her

Candace McDuffie

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Quavo Is Honoring Takeoff With His Fight Against Gun Violence

Stephanie Holland

Race Matters

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DEI Jobs Have Dried Up Post George Floyd Protests But The Ones Left Are Filled Mostly By White People

Candace McDuffie

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Testimony Reveals Shocking Motive In Shooting Death of Black Kansas Boy

Image for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Urges Us Not to Forget Our Painful History

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Urges Us Not to Forget Our Painful History

Jessica Washington

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Police Are Looking for a Racist Vandal Who Won’t Leave This Black Family Alone

Very Smart Brothas

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Very Smart Brothas

Under Biden-Harris Admin, Black People Have Gained More Than We Know, Says White House Insider

Gevin Reynolds

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Very Smart Brothas

Will Americans Take Their Growing Frustration Against Gun Violence to the Polls in 2024?

Derrick Z. Jackson

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Very Smart Brothas

The Brotha You Need to Know in the White House

Wayne Washington

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Very Smart Brothas

Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History is a Hilarious Lesson in Black History

Small Business Spotlight

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Small Business Spotlight

Viral Mom Turns Trash into Treasure on TikTok

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Small Business Spotlight

NC Boutique Caters to Beauties Weighing 200 to 300 Lbs or More

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Small Business Spotlight

Meet Diane Da Costa, CEO and Founder of SimpleeBEAUTIFUL

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Small Business Spotlight

Meet Princess Jenkins, Owner of Harlem's The Brownstone

Criminal Justice

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What?! The Streets Say Corrupt Bronx Daycare Used to Be a Trap House

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Criminal Justice

Illinois Became The First State To Fully Abolish Cash Bail, Here's What That Means

Jessica Washington

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Criminal Justice

Motives of St. Helena School Shooter Revealed

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Criminal Justice

The Infamous Five Cops Who Beat Tyre Nichols are in Even More Trouble

News

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DEI Jobs Have Dried Up Post George Floyd Protests But The Ones Left Are Filled Mostly By White People

Candace McDuffie

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Remember LA Councilman Who Was Heard Making Racist Comments on Leaked Call? He’s Running for Re-Election

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23 Moments in Black History DeSantis Wants to Hide From Florida Students

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Nicki Minaj’s Husband Violates Terms of Probation With Threats Toward Offset

Stephanie Holland

National Politics

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Tim Scott, A.K.A. Mr. 'Racism Isn't Real,' Says Talk About His Marriage Status Is Racist

Candace McDuffie

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Meet The Young and Talented 40 & Under Black White House Staffers

Jessica Washington

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California Prepares to Hit School Districts in the Pockets for Implementing Book Bans

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Tim Scott is Addressing His Bachelor Status Again, Why is This a Thing?

Jessica Washington