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After Three Open-Heart Surgeries, This Black Father Discovered an Unusual Cure

Donnie Seals, Sr. and his son, Eric share a transformational trip in a PBS documentary they hope will help other Black people.

Rumi Carter’s Funniest Moment Even Made Beyoncé Stop Singing and Giggle

Why Many Believe Trump Suggested Slavery to Farmers Who Want to Keep Their Long-term Undocumented Workers

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Trump’s Tariffs Might Stick Around. What Should We Buy Now?

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

Walter Davis On Building a Black-Owned Bank From Zero to $2 billion

Why Black-Owned Businesses Face Bigger Risks in a Global Trade War

Dominique Thorne Reveals Why She Almost Passed on <em>Ironheart</em>

Dominique Thorne Reveals Why She Almost Passed on Ironheart

Steve Harvey’s Gorgeous $15 Million Once Owned by Tyler Perry

With a 70,000 gallon infinity pool to a home theater and wine cellar, Steve Harvey’s mansion is one of the most expensive properties in Atlanta, Ga.

A Burger King Employee Throws a Drink on a Child in Viral Video, and Black TikTok Goes Nuts

Have You Heard of The Tragic Story of Phyllis Hyman, a Beautiful, Soulful Singer Derailed By Her Own Demons?

‘Waiting To Exhale’ 30 Years Later: Where Are They Now?

The Best, Black TV Shows, Movies to Stream on AppleTV+

Entertainment

Tory Lanez’s Dad Just Shared This Surprising Message About His Son’s Prison Sentence

Lanez and his camp have been relatively quiet following the shocking stabbing he endured back in May.

You’ll Never Believe How Diddy’s Jail Inmates Reacted to His Verdict

The Best, Black TV Shows, Movies to Stream on AppleTV+

Take a Look Inside Michael Jordan’s Former Chicago-Area Mansion, Which You Can Now Airbnb For This Heart-Clutching Price

Celebrities Known to the Culture As ‘BlackFamous’

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Tupac Associate Young Noble’s Death Illuminates Alarming Fact About Suicide Rates Among Black Men

On July 4, 2025, emcee Young Noble– member of Outlawz and Tupac affiliate– died of an apparent suicide.

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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Recent Dissent Proves She’s Unafraid to Challenge Her Colleagues—Unlike Clarence Thomas

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After Three Open-Heart Surgeries, This Black Father Discovered an Unusual Cure

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Tory Lanez’s Dad Just Shared This Surprising Message About His Son’s Prison Sentence

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Skip Bayless’ Says Has ‘White Guilt’ Over ‘Sinners,’ But Black Internet Has Questions

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Culture

After Three Open-Heart Surgeries, This Black Father Discovered an Unusual Cure

New AI TikTok Trend Has Gorillas Posing as Black Women, and Folks are <i>Pissed</i>

New AI TikTok Trend Has Gorillas Posing as Black Women, and Folks are Pissed

‘Hey Google’ and Other Voice Assistants Are Terrifying Children and Confusing Bemused Parents

Take a Peek Inside Diddy’s $50 Million Miami Mansion He Offered Up As Collateral

Opinion

Why Many Believe Trump Suggested Slavery to Farmers Who Want to Keep Their Long-term Undocumented Workers

New AI TikTok Trend Has Gorillas Posing as Black Women, and Folks are Pissed

Why Diddy, Young Thug Attorney Brian Steel Is The White Johnnie Cochran

Why NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Tried To Play The Black Card…Literally

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Black Celebs Showed Out at Paris Fashion Week

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky attend the “Highest 2 Lowest” red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo: Getty Images Monica Schipper

Every Must-See Outfit From the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Doechii attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy

Internet Still Uncomfortable With Doechii’s Face ‘branding’ During Met Gala

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Shaboozey attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy

Shaboozey’s Met Gala Look Was Relentlessly Roasted, But Critics Say it’s a Sinister Pattern New Black Artists Shouldn’t Ignore

Viral Stories

This White Singer Sang This Chaka Khan Iconic Hit and Black Internet Lost Its Mind

Will Smith Just Brought Up the Chris Rock Oscars Slap And He Doesn’t Seem Sorry …Anymore

The History of Brandy and Monica’s Messy, Violent Feud

This Rapper Has a Truly Frightening On-Stage Experience Mid-Battle, and it’s All Caught on Video

Skip Bayless’ Says Has ‘White Guilt’ Over ‘Sinners,’ But Black Internet Has Questions

The longtime sports commentator took a detour from hot takes to share his emotional reckoning and social media wasn’t feeling it.

Black America Reacts To Elon Musk’s Plans to Start a Third Political Party

Despite Black folks’ overwhelming criticism towards President Trump, they weren’t too happy about Elon Musk’s America Party either.

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