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  • How a Black-Owned Members-Only Club in Washington D.C. is Responding to Trump’s Police Force Takeover

    How a Black-Owned Members-Only Club in Washington D.C. is Responding to Trump’s Police Force Takeover

    As the National Guard has been deployed to the streets of D.C., one private Black-owned networking club is offering a safe space to work and connect with others.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    August 17, 2025
  • Woman Predicts Building Collapse at Family Dollar in Kansas City, Tragedy Followed Next Day 

    Woman Predicts Building Collapse at Family Dollar in Kansas City, Tragedy Followed Next Day 

    A woman who lived across the street from a Family Dollar store in Kansas City said she tried to warn others that the building was dangerous

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 30, 2025
  • Michael Jackson Estate Accuses Long-Time Supporters of The Unthinkable

    Michael Jackson Estate Accuses Long-Time Supporters of The Unthinkable

    Although Frank Cascio has long defended Michael Jackson in the press, it looks like he is changing his tune. But is it just a money grab?

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 12, 2025
  • Rapper Threatens to ‘Blow Somebody Up’ With July 4 Fireworks. Prepare Your Stomach For What Happened Next

    Rapper Threatens to ‘Blow Somebody Up’ With July 4 Fireworks. Prepare Your Stomach For What Happened Next

    Rapper and podcast host 4extra learned a painful lesson after posting a now-viral July 4 video.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 7, 2025
  • Books by Black LGBTQ+ Authors To Explore This Pride Month

    Books by Black LGBTQ+ Authors To Explore This Pride Month

    In honor of Pride Month 2025, we’ve some of our favorite books by Black LGBTQ+ authors

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    June 2, 2025
  • The Tragic Story of Bobby Brown, the ‘King of R&B’

    The Tragic Story of Bobby Brown, the ‘King of R&B’

    In honor of his 57th birthday, we’re looking at the life of Bobby Brown, a legendary artist with a career that includes decades of hits and scandalous legal drama.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    February 5, 2026
  • Black Mom Telling Parents to Not Go Broke Trying to Make Their Kids Happy Sparks TikTok Debate

    Black Mom Telling Parents to Not Go Broke Trying to Make Their Kids Happy Sparks TikTok Debate

    One Black social media mom is giving parents a reality check about the dangers of trying to give their kids more than they can afford.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    February 4, 2026
  • Some of the Best Places Around the Country to Learn About Black History All Year Long

    Some of the Best Places Around the Country to Learn About Black History All Year Long

    This Black History Month, these museums and exhibits dedicated to Black history and culture should be on your to-do list.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    February 4, 2026
  • Why Some Wendy Williams Fans are Shading Sherri Shepherd Over Her Show Cancelation

    Why Some Wendy Williams Fans are Shading Sherri Shepherd Over Her Show Cancelation

    Fans of talk show host Wendy Williams are not being shy about how they feel about the news that Sherri Shepherd’s show has been cancelled.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    February 3, 2026
  • Michael Jackson’s Newly Released Recordings About Children Might Creep You Out

    Michael Jackson’s Newly Released Recordings About Children Might Creep You Out

    A new four-part docuseries about the 2005 trial of Michael Jackson includes disturbing new audio recordings of the singer talking about his relationship with children.

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    February 2, 2026
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