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  • White House Chief Of Staff Spills Tea On Trump’s Unpredictable Temperament And Inner Circle

    White House Chief Of Staff Spills Tea On Trump’s Unpredictable Temperament And Inner Circle

    White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles pulls back the curtain on Donald Trump, revealing chaotic decision-making and candid assessments that left folks talking.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    December 17, 2025
  • Black TikToker Flips Microaggressions on White Folks — and It’s Hilarious!

    Black TikToker Flips Microaggressions on White Folks — and It’s Hilarious!

    From touching White folks’ hair to clutching his bag, this TikTok star has the most offensive microaggressions covered. Racism is no laughing matter, but these skits left fans in stitches.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    December 3, 2025
  • The Messy Thanksgiving Topics Every Family Should Avoid, And How to Navigate the Drama Just in Case

    The Messy Thanksgiving Topics Every Family Should Avoid, And How to Navigate the Drama Just in Case

    From politics to family secrets, here’s how you can survive the Black family Thanksgiving chaos.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    November 26, 2025
  • All Black Americans Need To Know About the ‘We Ain’t Buying It!’ Boycott Starting Black Friday

    All Black Americans Need To Know About the ‘We Ain’t Buying It!’ Boycott Starting Black Friday

    Black organizers are turning spending into power with “We Ain’t Buying It!” — a movement to reclaim, redirect, and resist economic control this Black Friday and beyond.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    November 24, 2025
  • Why Black Women Are Done With Being Called ‘Females!’

    Why Black Women Are Done With Being Called ‘Females!’

    ‘Female’ has become a dismissive and degrading label for Black women, and worst of all — it’s become the norm. Let’s talk about it.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    November 19, 2025
  • Michael Jackson Biopic Trailer Finally Drops and Black Twitter is Losing It!

    Michael Jackson Biopic Trailer Finally Drops and Black Twitter is Losing It!

    From singing to dance breaks, Black internet is already planning to treat Michael Jackson’s 2026 biopic like a family reunion at the movie theater.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    November 6, 2025
  • Why Zohran Mamdani’s Electrifying Victory Speech Just Blew Everyone Away

    Why Zohran Mamdani’s Electrifying Victory Speech Just Blew Everyone Away

    Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech rallies New Yorkers, celebrates working-class power, and delivers sharp messages to political elites — including President Donald Trump.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    November 5, 2025
  • Where Are The Black Celebs Amid Looming SNAP Cuts?

    Where Are The Black Celebs Amid Looming SNAP Cuts?

    As Trump’s SNAP cuts threaten to leave millions of Black families without food assistance, fans are calling out the silence from some of the biggest names in Black entertainment.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 29, 2025
  • Howard Scientist: Why Grudges Can Give You Cancer

    Howard Scientist: Why Grudges Can Give You Cancer

    Dr. Patrick Ijewere, a medical consultant at Howard University, explains in a 2025 report how holding a grudge can be directly tied to disease, including cancer.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 22, 2025
  • White Texas Pastor Breaks Down How Slavery Was a ‘Blessing’ To Black Folks — Guess What Happened Next

    White Texas Pastor Breaks Down How Slavery Was a ‘Blessing’ To Black Folks — Guess What Happened Next

    Joel Webbon of Right Response Ministries said Black folks should be thankful for the slave trade, claiming it allowed them to benefit from White people’s blessings.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 15, 2025
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