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  • Why a Forth Worth Man Trying to Protect the Kids in His Neighborhood is Now Facing Prison Time

    Why a Forth Worth Man Trying to Protect the Kids in His Neighborhood is Now Facing Prison Time

    While a Fort Worth community is calling Marckus Renfro a hero, prosecutors are deeming him a criminal after he allegedly shot an accused pedophile.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    April 7, 2026
  • Chess, Not Checkers: The Calculated Brilliance of Cardi B’s Corporate Takeover

    Chess, Not Checkers: The Calculated Brilliance of Cardi B’s Corporate Takeover

    Cardi B admitted many folks assume she’s an “airhead,” however, she’s using the misconception to her advantage. It’s time we stop underestimating her.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    April 2, 2026
  • NBA Player Fired Over Anti-LGBTQ Pride Month Comments Sparks Free Speech Debate

    NBA Player Fired Over Anti-LGBTQ Pride Month Comments Sparks Free Speech Debate

    In a heated debate over religion vs. policy, the Chicago Bulls just waived Jaden Ivey for speaking out about the NBA’s pride nights.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    March 31, 2026
  • The Chilling Rise of the ‘Alpine Divorce,’ Where Men Take Their Wives to Hike— Then Purposefully Abandon Them

    The Chilling Rise of the ‘Alpine Divorce,’ Where Men Take Their Wives to Hike— Then Purposefully Abandon Them

    Inside the dangerous relationship trend you’ve never heard of: Alpine divorces, where men desert their partners on hikes to break up.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    March 28, 2026
  • Boston’s ‘Best Social Justice Advocate’ Learns Fate After Stealing $224K From the BLM Movement for Vacations, Dinners

    Boston’s ‘Best Social Justice Advocate’ Learns Fate After Stealing $224K From the BLM Movement for Vacations, Dinners

    Monica Cannon-Grant, named “Bostonian of the Year,” stole donations and rental aid while illegally collecting unemployment as she organized BLM.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    March 25, 2026
  • You Won’t Believe This Black Chicago Mom’s Real-Life Goldilocks Nightmare

    You Won’t Believe This Black Chicago Mom’s Real-Life Goldilocks Nightmare

    Imagine coming home to strangers naked in your bed. That’s what happened to one Chicago mom, whose nightmare was just getting started.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    March 23, 2026
  • Experts: Why Black America Needs to Embrace Bankruptcy To Protect and Grow Wealth

    Experts: Why Black America Needs to Embrace Bankruptcy To Protect and Grow Wealth

    Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole broke the internet— and bankruptcy stigma. Discover how Chapters 7, 11 and 13 can protect Black wealth without shame.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    March 17, 2026
  • The Chilling Details of the Houston Man Who Allegedly Kept Disabled Wife Captive for Years in a House Full of People

    The Chilling Details of the Houston Man Who Allegedly Kept Disabled Wife Captive for Years in a House Full of People

    Police say James Earl Johnson held his 46-year-old disabled wife captive in a bedroom under lock and key, with no phone access, for five years in Houston.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    March 12, 2026
  • Everyone Who Attended Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Funeral in Chicago

    Everyone Who Attended Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Funeral in Chicago

    Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Bidens gather in Chicago Friday for the homegoing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who taught a generation to keep hope alive.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    March 6, 2026
  • Florida Pastor TD McNutt Faces New Outrage After Teen Accuser’s ‘Coerced’ Apology Video Sparks Concern

    Florida Pastor TD McNutt Faces New Outrage After Teen Accuser’s ‘Coerced’ Apology Video Sparks Concern

    After Florida Pastor TD McNutt was charged with cruelty toward a child, TikTok alleged he “forced” his teen accuser to apologize.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    February 16, 2026
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