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He Was the Youngest Freedom Rider, Now He’s Sharing His Story at a Mississippi Museum
Hezekiah Watkins— the youngest Freedom Rider—is still here to share his harrowing journey from a death row cell to the history books.
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Do You Know Zelda Wynn Valdes, The Black Designer Who Helped Shape The Legendary Playboy Look?
Zelda Wynn Valdes was responsible for dressing stars like Dorothy Dandridge and Eartha Kitt and helping create the iconic Playboy Bunny suit.
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20 Years After ‘The Secret,’ How Black Folks Still Use Vision Boards to Create The Life They Want
Black women everywhere are using vision boards as motivation to create the lives they want in 2026.
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Why Michael Jordan’s Former Neighbors Aren’t Feeling the New Plans for His 7-Acre Mansion
Residents of the affluent Chicago suburb of Highland Park are speaking out against the new owner’s plans for Michael Jordan’s former home.
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Meghan Markle’s Holiday Netflix Special is Just the Kind of Self-Care Black Folks Need Right Now
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has a special holiday episode of her lifestyle show and her Black fans are here it. Spoiler alert: Prince Harry loves gumbo!
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Halle Berry Trashes the Idea of Gavin Newsom as President For One Crucial Reason
Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry is calling out California Gov. Gavin Newsom for his veto of legislation supporting one crucial topic.
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The Dramatic Story of How One ‘White Passing’ Black Woman Found Her Way Into an Elite Women’s College Before it Was Integrated
Florence Hemmings’ amazing “white passing” story may be headed to the big screen. In 2018, Variety announced that actress Zendaya would produce and star in the psychological thriller “A White Lie.”
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Everything You Never Knew About Prince’s Childhood Home — Including What’s Next For It
The home where Prince developed his musical talent has been granted landmark status by the city of Minneapolis. Now fans want to make it a museum.
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Genealogist Helps Activist Angela Davis Discover Her Family’s Shocking Origins in the U.S.
EXCLUSIVE: Activist Angela Davis got a huge surprise about her family tree during an episode of “Finding Your Roots.” We talked to the genealogist behind the shocking revelation.
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Take a Peek Inside Kendrick Lamar’s Homes
Whether it’s he’s investing in New York City or Calabasas, Root 100 honoree Kendrick Lamar is all about his investment property.
