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  • The White Principal Who Expelled a Black Student After Racist Incident Is in Big Trouble

    The White Principal Who Expelled a Black Student After Racist Incident Is in Big Trouble

    That student’s father said the white principal believed their 4th grader was lying before she recommended he go to therapy to address the “anti-racist training “he learned in public school.

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    Phenix S Halley






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    June 3, 2025
  • Drama Between Brian McKnight and Estranged Sons Explained

    Drama Between Brian McKnight and Estranged Sons Explained

    Before Brian McKnight’s son, Niko, died of cancer last week, the singer called him a “product of sin.”

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    Phenix S Halley






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    June 3, 2025
  • Why Drake Might Be to Blame For Pusha T Leaving Def Jam…

    Why Drake Might Be to Blame For Pusha T Leaving Def Jam…

    After “Not Like Us,” the UMG lawsuit and Pusha T’s past beef with Drake, Def Jam took this major step.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 3, 2025
  • Real Photos of Slaves Released After 15-Year Legal Battle with Harvard

    Real Photos of Slaves Released After 15-Year Legal Battle with Harvard

    Harvard University just settled a 15-year legal battle with a woman over portraits of her enslaved ancestors.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 3, 2025
  • Why Folks Think This New U.S. Marines Policy is Trying to Keep Black Men Out of the Corps

    Why Folks Think This New U.S. Marines Policy is Trying to Keep Black Men Out of the Corps

    The policy drew pushback from dermatologists who say Black soldiers will disproportionately be affected.

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    Phenix S Halley






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    June 3, 2025
  • From the Files of Harvard, Here’s How Real Slaves Looked 175 Years Ago

    From the Files of Harvard, Here’s How Real Slaves Looked 175 Years Ago

    Harvard University just settled a 15-year legal battle with a woman over portraits of her enslaved ancestors.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 2, 2025
  • We Just Learned About This Creepy Diddy-Harvey Weinstein Connection

    We Just Learned About This Creepy Diddy-Harvey Weinstein Connection

    Recent allegations against Harvey Weinstein has stolen spotlight from Diddy, and now the two men are connected for this reason.

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    Phenix S Halley






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    June 2, 2025
  • ‘Mia’ Explains the Tragic Reason She Kept in Contact with Diddy After He Assaulted Her

    ‘Mia’ Explains the Tragic Reason She Kept in Contact with Diddy After He Assaulted Her

    Diddy’s defense leaned into Mia’s texts, accusing her of lying on the stand about her alleged assault.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 2, 2025
  • Elon Musk is Leaving the Trump Administration and Black Twitter is Buzzing

    Elon Musk is Leaving the Trump Administration and Black Twitter is Buzzing

    Even Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett ripped into Elon Musk after he announced he’s done with DOGE.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 2, 2025
  • Why Black Folks Say Reality Star Todd Chrisley’s Comments on Black Prisoners Wasn’t Enough

    Why Black Folks Say Reality Star Todd Chrisley’s Comments on Black Prisoners Wasn’t Enough

    Black activists have been fighting for prison reform for decades, so Todd Chrisley’s recent advocacy is drawing criticism.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 2, 2025
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