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Why Parents of the ‘Black-ish’ Generation Are Choosing HBCUs Now

As more parents rethink what college readiness looks like, historically Black colleges and universities are emerging as a preferred path in today’s shifting educational landscape.

Meet the Black Women Responsible for Launching Artemis II

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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

Coachella Not Your Thing? Check Out These Black Music Festivals Instead

If Coachella isn’t exactly your speed, check out these handful of Black music festivals with major stars and tap in!

Video of Black Houston Mom Wrongfully Held at Gunpoint by Police Will Make You Angry

R&B Royalty Usher and Chris Brown Announce a Joint Tour, and Fans are Losing It!

Professor: Black Man, Before You Sip That White Wine in Public, Know You Annoy Us

6 Dangerous Health Conditions Affecting Black America and What To Do

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Judge Mathis Finally Secures His Wife Back and the Internet Is Overjoyed!

Judge Greg Mathis told his fans and followers that he was going to do whatever it took to get his wife back. Now, it looks like his efforts have finally paid off!

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The Real Story Behind Why Marques Houston Left ‘Sister, Sister’

Black Celebrity Siblings You Probably Didn’t Know Were Related

Lil’ Rel Reacts to Katt Williams Calling Him Out in Netflix Special, His Clapback Has Fans Crying

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Black Books We Need to See As Movies ASAP!

Now that Octavia Butler’s novel ‘Parable of the Sower’ is set to become a feature film, here are a handful of other Black books that deserve the same treatment!

By Shanelle Genai