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  • 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
  • Black Gen Z Hires: Here’s 15 Wisdom Tips On How Not To Get Fired

    Black Gen Z Hires: Here’s 15 Wisdom Tips On How Not To Get Fired

    Employers aren’t thrilled with Gen Z hires—75% of companies reported being dissatisfied with recent college grads. However, these tips and tricks can help you stay employed and thrive in your career.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    September 15, 2025
  • Secrets to How Black America Can Use AI to Build Wealth

    Secrets to How Black America Can Use AI to Build Wealth

    Black America can use AI to create a rich future. How? We must take this technology by the reins to make it work for us. Check out these tips we gathered just for you.

    By





    Asheea Smith






    Published

    August 27, 2025
  • How The World Will Look Very Different in 2050, According to Neil deGrasse Tyson

    How The World Will Look Very Different in 2050, According to Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Neil deGrasse Tyson says you’ll regrow organs and vacation in space by 2050 — lock in.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    August 2, 2025
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