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Donald Trump Might Actually Face The Music For His Alleged Hush Money Schemes

Why Are Books Banned? Here's Banned Book Author Ibram X. Kendi's Take

The Return of the Black Church?

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Check out the best deals of the day for Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

The Inventory Staff

Lego Orchids

Lego Orchids

Thie Lego orchid comes with its own vase—and will ship by Valentine's Day.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series + Amazon Gift Card

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series + Amazon Gift Card

Pre-orders are open now, but if you do yours through Amazon, you’ll be treated to an Amazon gift card of up to $100. They also come with free storage upgrades.

Covid in Black America

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COVID Isn't Over Folks. Here's How to Help Protect Yourself

The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing. Here's everything you should know about new variants and how to mitigate risk as we head into the holidays.

Jessica Washington

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District Attorney Alvin Bragg Diagnoses The Uptick in Crime During COVID

Adriano Contreras

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Here's How COVID Affected Crime Rates, According to The Bronx's D.A.

Adriano Contreras

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How to Build Immunity Against Covid-19

and DrMelissaClarke

Entertainment

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Boy, Bye: Wendy Williams' Ex Kevin Hunter Gets Denied Requests for Alimony Repayments by Judge

Payments for Hunter previously stopped after The Wendy Williams Show ended last February.

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Do Better: BBC News Apologizes After Accidentally Posting Photo of Viola Davis While Celebrating Beyoncé

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DMX's Daughter to Release Docuseries on Drug Addiction

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Here’s How the Entertainment World is Celebrating Black History Month

Stephanie Holland

Very Smart Brothas

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Very Smart Brothas

Black College Students: An Endangered Species, Unless They Play Ball

The disparity of graduation rates for Black and white scholarship athletes will become more glaring if the Supreme Court ends affirmative action.

Derrick Z. Jackson

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Very Smart Brothas

Texas' Trifling Gov. Was Wrong to do that to Kamala and Those Immigrants

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Very Smart Brothas

A Black Man Sips on Lindsey Graham's Fake Tears For Herschel Walker

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The Sad Irony of Herschel Walker’s Fake Police Badge

Michael Arceneaux

Small Business Spotlight

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Small Business Spotlight

D.C. Entrepreneur Buys Strip Mall for Black-Owned Businesses

The Spice Suite's Angel Gregorio is giving Black-owned businesses in the D.C-area a place to call their own.

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Small Business Spotlight

Arizona Gets Ready For Its First Black-Owned Wine Bar

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Small Business Spotlight

NC Boutique Caters to Beauties Weighing 200 to 300 Lbs or More

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Small Business Spotlight

Meet Diane Da Costa, CEO and Founder of SimpleeBEAUTIFUL

Criminal Justice

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Criminal Justice

George Floyd’s Family to Join in Laying Tyre Nichols to Rest

White House officials will also be in attendance at Nichols’ funeral.

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Criminal Justice

Barack and Michelle Obama Join Calls for Police Reform Amidst Tyre Nichols Outrage

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Criminal Justice

Biden Calls for Calm Ahead of Video Footage of Tyre Nichols' Arrest

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Reproductive Justice

Faith Leaders And Organizers Unite On Reproductive Freedom For Roe's 50th Anniversary

Jessica Washington

News

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Florida Law College To Be Renamed After Benjamin L. Crump

This makes history as the first law school in the nation named after a practicing Black attorney.

Candace McDuffie

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Students' Blackface Video Sparks Investigation by Archdiocese of Philadelphia

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Former Disney Star Orlando Brown to Receive Mental Evaluation Following Ohio Arrest

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Law Enforcement

One Officer Sent Around Pictures of Tyre Nichols’ Bloodied Face

National Politics

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The Most Outrageous Karen Moments At The State Of The Union Last Night

Majorie Taylor Greene remained the biggest Karen to have ever Karened.

Candace McDuffie

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Congress Is Still White AF: Will President Joe Biden Address It In His State of The Union?

Candace McDuffie

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Minnesota’s Racist State Flag Isn’t The Only One That Could Use a Makeover

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Congressional Black Caucus Demand Police Reform In White House Meeting Following Tyre Nichols Funeral

Candace McDuffie