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A Strange Loop on Broadway Transcends COVID

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Get Ready To Laugh! Comedian Joyelle Nicole Johnson Plays That's So Random

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The Dog Whisperer, César Millán, Plays That's So Random

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2022 People's Choice Awards Is Our TV Pick of the Week

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Perfect Practice Indoor Golf Putting Mat

This eight-foot-long putting mat is made of crystal velvet to mimic that of a course’s green. The clever design of having the hole raised makes it so sunk shots can be sent back to the player via a rail like bowling or skeeball.

Covid in Black America

Coronavirus

COVID Isn't Over Folks. Here's How to Help Protect Yourself

The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing. Here's everything you should know about new variants and how to mitigate risk as we head into the holidays.

Entertainment

Whoopi Goldberg Says Ain't Nobody Making a Film About Her Without Talking to Her Family

The View co-host put a ban on unauthorized biopics in her will

Here's Why Viola Davis Thought The Woman King Was 'Never Going to Happen'

Shanelle Genai

Lizzo Proves She's Truly the People's Champ at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards

Stephanie Holland

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry To Receive Human Rights Award Days Ahead Of Explosive New Netflix Series

Candace McDuffie

Race Matters

Minnesota Board Approves Anti-Drug Grant Even Though Members Said It Discriminated Against White Students

Faribault school district will receive a $1.1 million dollar grant to help students of color combat drug use.

Candace McDuffie

2 High Schools In Kansas Investigate After Students Insult Basketball Team With Black Baby Doll During Game

Candace McDuffie

Black Women Arrested At Alabama Home For a Measly $77 Trash Bill

Murjani Rawls

Providence R.I.'s Reparation Money Might Potentially Go to White People

Murjani Rawls

Very Smart Brothas

Very Smart Brothas

A Black Man Sips on Lindsey Graham's Fake Tears For Herschel Walker

Graham got deep in his feelings over Walker's U.S. Senate runoff. It's all BS.

Keith Reed

Level Man

The Sad Irony of Herschel Walker’s Fake Police Badge

Michael Arceneaux

Level Man

Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Are Saving Grammy Voters From Themselves

Michael Arceneaux

Very Smart Brothas

Memphis Chocolatier Has Turned Candy-Making Into An Art Form

Small Business Spotlight

The Guilty Grape is Preparing for Total Wine Domination

“We don’t just want to sell a bottle of wine. We want people to have the best experience possible.” said Nichelle and Nicole Nichols.

Black Action Figure Pioneer Sees A Shift on The Horizon in The Toy Industry

Alexandra Jane

Say What? A Telfar Bag is a Better Investment Than Hermès

How The Lip Bar Grew From One Woman's Brooklyn Kitchen

Criminal Justice