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  • How Black Celebs Celebrated the New Year Around the Country

    How Black Celebs Celebrated the New Year Around the Country

    Diana Ross, Ciara, NeYo and 50 Cent are just a few of the Black celebs who were spotted outside on New Year’s Eve.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    January 2, 2026
  • Black Celebs Spotted During Paris Couture Week

    Black Celebs Spotted During Paris Couture Week

    Cardi B, Angela Bassett and Tessa Thompson are just a few of the fashionable stars who have been spotted in Paris getting their high-fashion fix

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 9, 2025
  • ‘The Morning Show’s’ Karen Pittman Makes Surprising Admission About Her History With SNAP

    ‘The Morning Show’s’ Karen Pittman Makes Surprising Admission About Her History With SNAP

    Actress Karen Pittman revealed that during a difficult period of transition in her life, she relied on SNAP benefits to feed her children.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    November 14, 2025
  • Why Folks are Pissed Off at Mariah Carey’s New Sephora Ad Collaboration

    Why Folks are Pissed Off at Mariah Carey’s New Sephora Ad Collaboration

    Mariah Carey is getting backlash online for a new ad with Sephora that some say has no consideration for the state of the world.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    November 6, 2025
  • Everything You Didn’t Know About the Harlem Renaissance’s Quiet, Powerful LGBTQ Influences

    Everything You Didn’t Know About the Harlem Renaissance’s Quiet, Powerful LGBTQ Influences

    A new exhibit at The New York Historical takes a look at the significant contributions of Black LGBTQ artists to the Harlem Renaissance.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 22, 2025
  • Black Internet: Is Dolly Parton OK?

    Black Internet: Is Dolly Parton OK?

    Black fans have turned into prayer warriors for Dolly Parton ever since her sister sent a plea on social media

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 10, 2025
  • How the Internet is Brutally Roasting Diddy for Thinking He’d Walk Out of Sentencing Hearing a Free Man

    How the Internet is Brutally Roasting Diddy for Thinking He’d Walk Out of Sentencing Hearing a Free Man

    Diddy was reportedly so confident he’d walk out of prison he had speaking engagements booked in Miami. Now, the internet is trolling him for the audacity.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 6, 2025
  • How Dave Chappelle Created His Own Liberal Town  in a Sea of Trump Supporters

    How Dave Chappelle Created His Own Liberal Town in a Sea of Trump Supporters

    More than two decades ago, comedian Dave Chappelle put down roots in a small Ohio town – and now he owns most of it.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    February 10, 2026
  • Books You Need to Read This Black History Month

    Books You Need to Read This Black History Month

    This Black History Month, check out our reading list of essential titles for the whole family.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    February 5, 2026
  • A Peek Inside NBA Star Anthony Davis’ Jaw-Dropping $40 Million Bel-Air Mansion

    A Peek Inside NBA Star Anthony Davis’ Jaw-Dropping $40 Million Bel-Air Mansion

    We’re taking a look inside the sprawling 8-bedroom Bel-Air estate of NBA player Anthony Davis.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    February 5, 2026
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