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  • This Red State’s Only Predominantly Black Institution Is Set to Close Amid Financial Troubles

    This Red State’s Only Predominantly Black Institution Is Set to Close Amid Financial Troubles

    Just one year after Republican Gov. Mike Braun left Martin University out of the 2025–27 funding budget, the state’s only PBI is now facing permanent closure.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    January 15, 2026
  • Watch: Trump Flips Off Ford Factory Employee in Heated Exchange Caught on Camera

    Watch: Trump Flips Off Ford Factory Employee in Heated Exchange Caught on Camera

    During Trump’s visit to Ford Motors’ Dearborn Truck Plant, one employee confronted him head-on, leading to a viral heated exchange.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    January 14, 2026
  • Trolling TikToks From Trump’s White House That Will Make You Question Reality

    Trolling TikToks From Trump’s White House That Will Make You Question Reality

    For Trump’s White House, TikTok has become a vehicle for meme-filled policy posts and outrageous moments, and the government has never been more theatrical.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    January 12, 2026
  • How a New Deal-Era Agency Became Trump’s ‘Ruthless’ Enforcement Arm

    How a New Deal-Era Agency Became Trump’s ‘Ruthless’ Enforcement Arm

    From controversial raids to high-profile deportations, ICE has become one of the most talked-about federal agencies. But who are they? And what have they become?

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    January 7, 2026
  • A$AP Rocky Covers Rent for Residents In His Childhood Harlem Building

    A$AP Rocky Covers Rent for Residents In His Childhood Harlem Building

    As part of a “Rent Free” campaign with Bilt, rap superstar A$AP Rocky is paying January’s rent for residents in the same building where he grew up.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    January 2, 2026
  • The Lasting Impact of Trump’s Attack on Black America in 2025

    The Lasting Impact of Trump’s Attack on Black America in 2025

    Trump-era attacks didn’t just make news — they reshaped life for Black Americans and left lasting impacts on our communities, from opportunities lost to systemic setbacks.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    December 20, 2025
  • Elon Musk Made $178 Billion in Two Days — Here’s What That Money Could Do for America

    Elon Musk Made $178 Billion in Two Days — Here’s What That Money Could Do for America

    Musk’s payday highlights just how much a single fortune could impact millions of Americans — if only it were put to good use.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    December 19, 2025
  • A New Shift To What Employers Want From Workers

    A New Shift To What Employers Want From Workers

    We got tips on how young employees can ditch toxic workplace “hacks” for real-world skills, learning to take feedback, adapt, and thrive — with employers and programs ready to guide them.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    December 18, 2025
  • Why A Black Woman’s Vulnerable Story About ‘Being Seen’ Resonates With More Than A Million People

    Why A Black Woman’s Vulnerable Story About ‘Being Seen’ Resonates With More Than A Million People

    TikTok star Black Barbie recounts her parking lot romance, despite being “bald-headed and badly built,” sparking over a million views and heartfelt responses.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    December 17, 2025
  • Black Georgia U.S. Army Vet and 50-Year U.S. Resident Facing Deportation For This Wild Reason

    Black Georgia U.S. Army Vet and 50-Year U.S. Resident Facing Deportation For This Wild Reason

    As ICE enforcement ramps up, U.S. veteran Godfrey Wade faces deportation despite decades of service, family ties, and a clean record.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    December 16, 2025
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