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How Democrats Are Within Striking Distance of a Senate Takeover

The math is mathing: The country hasn’t seen a Democrat-led Senate since former President Joe Biden’s first two years in office, but that might change…and soon.

How Ryan Clark Went From NFL Star to Media Mogul

Deed Theft in New York: People Are Stealing Black Families’ Homes They’ve Owned for Generations

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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

From the ‘Red Record’ to the iPhone: 15 Times Journalism Saved Black Lives

Take a look at the investigative work that has and continues to shape the Black experience in this country.

Brian McKnight Stirs Up New Drama With Son, and Fans Are Fed Up

With Virginia Redistricting Win, Democrats Are Playing Hardball, and They May Have One Black State Senator to Thank

Black Woman Changes Her Race on Hinge and the Results Reveal a Startling Truth

Tracee Ellis Ross Reacts to Vogue’s ‘Cloud Bob’ Controversy

Entertainment

Solange Debuts New Shaved Hairstyle, But You’ll Never Guess How Mom Tina Knowles Responds

Solange has never shied away from trying new styles and new looks. And this time around, her mother Tina is sharing some interesting insight about her latest choice!

New Development in Rihanna Home Shooting Suspect—And Things Aren’t Looking Good

Exclusive: Scott Evans Breaks Down How He Created a Safe Space For Black Stars on His Viral YouTube Series

The Today Show’s Sheinelle Jones Opens Up About Death of Husband

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No, Michael Jackson’s Allegations Aren’t In the New Movie, Here’s Why

Now that critics and audiences are starting to see ‘Michael,’ many are wondering why the most controversial part of his life isn’t depicted. We have the answers.

By Shanelle Genai