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  • ‘Something Big Is Coming And Everyone Is Bracing For The Worst’

    ‘Something Big Is Coming And Everyone Is Bracing For The Worst’

    From social media chatter to everyday conversations, the feeling that something big is near is spreading across the country and here’s what to do about it.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 7, 2025
  • Conspiracies of Black Oppression Spark Talk of  This Natural-Born Strength

    Conspiracies of Black Oppression Spark Talk of This Natural-Born Strength

    From social media discussions to expert analysis, we examine the conspiracy theories about why Black folks hidden powers might be why we are under attack.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 6, 2025
  • Inside COINTELPRO: 13 Ways the FBI Unleashed a Secret War on Black Liberation

    Inside COINTELPRO: 13 Ways the FBI Unleashed a Secret War on Black Liberation

    With the passing of Assata Shakur and the current administration openly targeting opponents, we decided to take a look at how FBI’s COINTELPRO program targeted, spied on, and sabotaged Black activists in the name of “national security” under the command of J. Edgar Hoover.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 1, 2025
  • As Chaos Looms, 13 Warnings Black folks Should Not Ignore

    As Chaos Looms, 13 Warnings Black folks Should Not Ignore

    Something about the air feels off right now, and if you’re paying attention at all, you’ve felt the eerie shift too. Here’s Warnings Black folks Should not ignore .

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    September 30, 2025
  • All The Scary Far-Right Groups Black Folks Should Know About

    All The Scary Far-Right Groups Black Folks Should Know About

    There’s more than one way to be far-right in America. Here’s a breakdown of far-right movements and ideologies that the Black community shouldn’t ignore.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    September 27, 2025
  • 15 Reasons Jimmy Kimmel Should Be a Cautionary Tale For Black Folks Post-Charlie Kirk’s Death

    15 Reasons Jimmy Kimmel Should Be a Cautionary Tale For Black Folks Post-Charlie Kirk’s Death

    If a rich, White man like Kimmel can’t do it, what makes you think you can? Here’s how Black folks can read the room and navigate high-stakes discussions post-Charlie Kirk’s death.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    September 18, 2025
  • Do You Live in A ‘Bank Desert?’ What You Need to Know About This Troubling Trend

    Do You Live in A ‘Bank Desert?’ What You Need to Know About This Troubling Trend

    These so-called “bank deserts” aren’t accidents of geography, but the result of many of the issues designed to systematically plague Black Americans.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    September 4, 2025
  • After Her Strange Rant On Instagram, People Are  Asking ‘Is Kelly Price, OK?’

    After Her Strange Rant On Instagram, People Are Asking ‘Is Kelly Price, OK?’

    Kelly Price came for the trolls—and she didn’t hold back. The R&B legend slammed Black women for being “nasty and disrespectful” in her comments section, but made it clear she’ll keep cashing checks no matter her looks or what she’s wearing.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    September 4, 2025
  • Louisiana Town Suffers Massive Oil Explosion, But That’s Not the Only Bad News

    Louisiana Town Suffers Massive Oil Explosion, But That’s Not the Only Bad News

    A plant explosion in Louisiana has Black residents worried about their health. And with so many environmental protections rolled back, residents may face an uphill battle to recover.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    August 31, 2025
  • If You See These Missing Black Girls, Call For Help!

    If You See These Missing Black Girls, Call For Help!

    We’ve compiled a list of missing Black girls under the age of 18 who have disappeared across several states in America, and any details we know regarding each case. #Sayhername

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    August 28, 2025
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