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  • Why It’s Time Y’all Put Some Respect on Amanda Seales’ Name

    Why It’s Time Y’all Put Some Respect on Amanda Seales’ Name

    It seems people struggle to hear Seales and her powerful words for one glaring reason.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    August 20, 2025
  • The Smithsonian Faces White House Deadline TODAY— Here’s How Black History Could Be at Risk

    The Smithsonian Faces White House Deadline TODAY— Here’s How Black History Could Be at Risk

    The Smithsonian is facing a White House deadline today to prove its exhibits don’t contain “improper ideology,” with the National Museum of African American History and Culture caught in the crossfire.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    January 13, 2026
  • 26 Things to Do In New York City in 2026

    Whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting, here are 26 things to see, do, and eat throughout New York City in 2026.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    January 6, 2026
  • Black Internet Responds to Megan Thee Stallion Opening Her Own Popeyes in Miami Beach

    Black Internet Responds to Megan Thee Stallion Opening Her Own Popeyes in Miami Beach

    Megan Thee Stallion expands her brand beyond music, diversifying her entrepreneurial and business portfolio with a Popeyes franchise in Miami Beach.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    January 5, 2026
  • Why Candace Owens Can’t Be Stopped — and Could Topple the GOP

    Why Candace Owens Can’t Be Stopped — and Could Topple the GOP

    Candace Owens has repeatedly turned setbacks into comebacks. With her influence, she could potentially topple the Republican party and reshape politics on her own terms.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    December 23, 2025
  • Navy SEALs Who Harassed Black Teammate With Racist ‘Slave’ and ‘Monkey’ Memes Finally ‘Disciplined’

    Navy SEALs Who Harassed Black Teammate With Racist ‘Slave’ and ‘Monkey’ Memes Finally ‘Disciplined’

    A Black SEAL says he was harassed by teammates from 2021 to 2024 through racist texts and memes, leading the Navy to quietly hand out demotions, docked pay, and formal counseling.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    December 22, 2025
  • $70M Investment Set to Transform Portland’s Historic Black Albina Neighborhood

    $70M Investment Set to Transform Portland’s Historic Black Albina Neighborhood

    The 1803 Fund unveils a $70 million plan to create jobs and repair decades of displacement in North Portland’s historically Black neighborhood.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    December 12, 2025
  • Heartbreaking Video of Detroit Man Finding 6-Year-Old Walking Alone in Freezing Temps Goes Viral

    Heartbreaking Video of Detroit Man Finding 6-Year-Old Walking Alone in Freezing Temps Goes Viral

    Joshua Threatt’s heart-stopping encounter went viral after he spotted a little girl alone in freezing weather and walked her safely to school.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    December 10, 2025
  • Financial Expert Explains Why Every Black Kid Doesn’t Need to Go to College to Find Success

    Financial Expert Explains Why Every Black Kid Doesn’t Need to Go to College to Find Success

    Skipping college may sound controversial, but business expert Loren R. Douglass explains how Black excellence and economic empowerment can be achieved outside traditional norms.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 27, 2025
  • From Norbit to Nutty Professor, 13 Eddie Murphy Transformations That Blew Our Minds

    From Norbit to Nutty Professor, 13 Eddie Murphy Transformations That Blew Our Minds

    With Eddie Murphy’s highly anticipated Netflix documentary on the horizon, we’ve rounded up the most transformative characters he’s breathed life into, from a sassy talking donkey to every single member of the Klump clan.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 23, 2025
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