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The Story of 10 Black Models Becoming Legends at the Battle of Versailles Fashion Show in the 1970s

In November 1973, 10 Black models helped put American fashion on the map in an epic runway face-off with well-known French designers. In honor of the start of New York Fashion Week, here’s their story!

Ketanji Brown Jackson Breaks Her Silence Over GOP Dragging Her For Attending Grammys

Jaafar Jackson Opens Up About Playing His Uncle in New Michael Jackson Biopic

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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

After Trump Uninvited Gov. Wes Moore From White House Dinner, These White Governors Take a Stand

Trump has excluded all Democratic governors from the traditional White House meeting, breaking the longstanding bipartisan tradition.

Exclusive: Rev. A.R. Bernard on Becoming NYPD’s Chaplain During Trying Times

Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment Is a Win for Black People Everywhere

Best Celeb Looks at The GQ Bowl: The Ultimate Super Bowl Fashion Crossover Event

Rapper Lil Jon Speaks Out After Missing Son Is Found Dead

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A Definitive List of D’Angelo’s Greatest Hits, In Honor of His Birthday

In honor of D’Angelo’s 52nd birthday, let’s take a look at some of his greatest songs that made him a Neo-Soul icon.

Jaafar Jackson Opens Up About Playing His Uncle in New Michael Jackson Biopic

Why Lewis Hamilton, Kim Kardashian Sighting Is Sparking Concerns of the ‘Kardashian Curse?’

23 Films That Will Teach You About Black History

Wild, Dramatic New Development in The Blind Side’s Quinton Aaron Health Journey

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A Complete Timeline of ‘RHOA’ Star Kandi Burruss’ Divorce From Todd Tucker

The divorce between Kandi Burress and Todd Tucker is starting to get a bit more testy. Let’s take a look at how they got to this unfortunate position in the first place.

By Shanelle Genai