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  • White Indiana Family Fights to Save Adopted Black Son From Deportation

    The Hubley family is appealing to the President to keep the special needs child they adopted from Haiti in the United States

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 29, 2023
  • 5 Fascinating Facts About Alice Walker’s ‘The Color Purple’

    5 Fascinating Facts About Alice Walker’s ‘The Color Purple’

    We wouldn’t have the movies or the musical without Alice Walker’s award-winning book.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 29, 2023
  • After Putting Her Studies Aside Decades Ago, This 101-year-old Grandma Did What?

    Sarah Simpkins’ granddaughter calls her “an inspiration.”

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 28, 2023
  • If You Liked ‘The Color Purple,’ You’ll Love These Books

    If You Liked ‘The Color Purple,’ You’ll Love These Books

    ‘The Women of Brewster Place,’ ‘The Vanishing Half’ and ‘Homegoing’ are just a few of the powerful stories that you won’t be able to put down.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 27, 2023
  • Ahhh! Al Roker’s Holiday Photos of His Grandbaby Will Have You Grinning from Ear to Ear

    Ahhh! Al Roker’s Holiday Photos of His Grandbaby Will Have You Grinning from Ear to Ear

    The television weatherman shared photos of his family enjoying the holidays together.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 27, 2023
  • Best Black Men’s Hair Moments of 2023

    From gorgeous goatees to awesome afros, these guys made us smile with their hair.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 26, 2023
  • Watch: How This Black Santa Overcame Racism Will Melt Your Heart

    Watch: How This Black Santa Overcame Racism Will Melt Your Heart

    “Even in fictional characters like Santa, Black kids need to see themselves reflected,” said Santa Chris, an Arkansas dad profiled in HBO Max’s ‘Santa Camp.’

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 26, 2023
  • Here are the Books We Can’t Wait to Read in January 2024

    A book about Black women in hip-hop and a self-help book from Common are on our must-read list this month.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 25, 2023
  • Got Tickets to See Anita Baker? Do Yourself a Favor and Leave Your Phone at Home

    Got Tickets to See Anita Baker? Do Yourself a Favor and Leave Your Phone at Home

    The R&B songstress is feeling the heat on social media after her strange behavior at a recent Houston show.

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 24, 2023
  • The Blackest and Best One-Liners from The Color Purple

    The Blackest and Best One-Liners from The Color Purple

    This timeless story about love and finding strength in dark times is full of lines we’ll never forget.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 21, 2023
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