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15 Sneaky Moves Pulled by Trump That’ll Have A Grave Impact You

From cutting the Job Corps to sneaking in scary artificial intelligence regulation, many fear Trump is trying to distract Americans with an onslaught of questionable moves.

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

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

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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

Why Kountry Wayne’s Latest Episode is a Reminder That Black Women Never Get the Grace Black Men Do

The popular internet soap opera sees a Black woman get dragged in the comments…while her equally trashy Black male equivalent skates off.

All the Black-led Movies To See This Summer

Many Believe This Prophecy That Predicts the Return of Christ Is Coming True …Thanks Trump …

Black Internet Cheered ‘Pop The Balloon’ Contestant’s Clap back To A Male Panelist’s Remarks About Black, Female Hair

The Best Black TV Shows, Movies on Hulu to Stream

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

Once Hayley Williams’ clip began to make the rounds on social media, a lot of Black folks had a myriad of reactions! Let’s get into it.

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

Angela Bassett arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on September 12, 2022. Photo: Getty Images Chris Delmas / AFP

8 Black Actors Who Got Their Start in August Wilson Plays

50 Cent is Being Dragged Over This Super-Shady Move Toward NYC Mayor Hopeful Zohran Mamdani

Why Nelly, Ashanti’s New Show Has the Internet Annoyed and Angry

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Our Fave Moments From A$AP Rocky’s Fashion Show During Paris Men’s Fashion Week

The rapper showed of the latest AWGE collection at a Paris Fashion Week show.

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

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

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Amazing Story Behind Why Money Dropped From The Sky To a Black Detroit Neighborhood

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

When A White Woman Was Told She Could Not Be Harriet Tubman In a Play, She Took Matters Into Her Own Hands

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

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Enough Beyoncé! For The Sake of Her Kids, Safety of Fans, Beyoncé Needs to Stop Riding That Dangerous Flying Car

How Black Americans Are Raising a Generation of Kids Who Don’t Understand Blackness

Why Black Internet Has Had <i>Enough</i> of B. Simone's Antics

Why Black Internet Has Had Enough of B. Simone’s Antics

Gorgeous Blue Ivy Still Has Her Father’s Face, So Why Are Fans Pretending She’s Beyonce’s Twin?

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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

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Some of the Juicy Topics Cardi Might Rap About on Her First Album in 7 Years, ‘Am I the Drama?’

Black American fans React to Beyoncé’s Better Cowboy Carter shows in Paris

15 Freedom Songs to Add to Your Juneteenth Playlist

Meet the Masterminds Behind the Beats: Celebrating Black Music Producers by Region

8 Black Actors Who Got Their Start in August Wilson Plays

Some of our greatest actors have appeared in the prolific playwright’s shows on and Off Broadway.

Many Believe This Prophecy That Predicts the Return of Christ Is Coming True …Thanks Trump …

Whether you’re religious or not, we know the stories of Sodom and Gomorrah and Noah’s Ark, but how about the one predicting Jesus’ return?

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