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13 Disturbing Truths About Black Maternal Health They Don’t Want You to See

Before Black Maternal Health Week begins Saturday, we’re discussing 13 alarming truths no one should ignore, & the policy gaps still failing Black moms.

Why Angel Reese Will Become The Face of The ATL

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‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Family and Legacy

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

Zendaya’s Character in ‘The Drama’ Was Bad, But We Need to Talk About the Real Villain

There’s a lot of rightful online chatter about Zendaya’s character in her latest movie. But there’s an even bigger person we need to talk about!

The GOP is Losing its Black Voices as Trump Fails to Turn Endorsements into Black Votes

The Best Black Supermodel Moments of the ’90s

Dawn Staley’s Dominant Win Brought Out Geno Auriemma’s White Male Privilege

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Terry Crews’ Wife Reveals Shocking Health Diagnosis

Rebecca Crews, the longtime wife of actor Terry Crews, is opening up like never before about her health. And it’s something nobody saw coming.

Cardi B’s Best Clapbacks: Offset, Nicki Minaj and More

Why Black Folks Are Side-Eyeing Jonathan Majors’ New DEI-hating Boss More Than His Set Accident

Keke Palmer Finally Speaks On That Shocking SXSW Proposal

Brandy Shares Where She Stands Now With Brother Ray J

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Zendaya’s Character in ‘The Drama’ Was Bad, But We Need to Talk About the Real Villain

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The Tragic and Inspiring Story of WNBA Coach Dawn Staley

From losing both of her parents to suffering her own personal tragedies on and off the court, it’s time we get to know more about Staley. Here’s your reintroduction!

Could This Black Man Flip the House Seat Left Vacant by Marjorie Taylor Greene?

Here’s everything to know about Shawn Harris, the Democratic candidate in Georgia aiming to fill Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s House seat.

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