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  • The Powerful Hidden Meanings Behind All These Met Gala Looks Tell a Deeper Story You Missed

    The Powerful Hidden Meanings Behind All These Met Gala Looks Tell a Deeper Story You Missed

    From Damson Idris to Teyana Taylor, there’s more to these celebs’ outfits than what meets the eye.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    May 9, 2025
  • All the Tea on the New Pope’s Black, Creole Roots

    “This discovery is just an additional reminder of how interwoven we are as Americans,” a genealogist announced.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    May 9, 2025
  • ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ Turns Deadly When Teens Knock on the Wrong House

    A high schooler was shot and killed on the same day he was set to attend his senior prom.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    May 8, 2025
  • Latinx Voters Say Trump Fooled Them, but Don’t Expect Black Twitter to Care… Anymore

    Although Black Americans empathize with the Latinx community, others remember the 51 percent who elected Trump.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    May 8, 2025
  • Black ATL Principal Admits to Segregating Classes, but 1 Black Parent Got the Last Laugh

    Black ATL Principal Admits to Segregating Classes, but 1 Black Parent Got the Last Laugh

    After battling with the school district for five years, one family finally got the justice they deserved.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    May 8, 2025
  • Smokey Robinson’s Response to Sexual Assault Lawsuit Is More Shocking Than You Think

    Smokey Robinson’s Response to Sexual Assault Lawsuit Is More Shocking Than You Think

    The Motown legend had only three words to say in response to the allegations against him.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    May 8, 2025
  • Hearthrob Ricco Ross Gives Backstory to Whitney Houston’s ‘Saving All My Love’ Video

    Hearthrob Ricco Ross Gives Backstory to Whitney Houston’s ‘Saving All My Love’ Video

    After being type casted as a gangster in Hollywood, Ricco Ross landed a gig in Houston’s music video for “Saving All My Love For You.”

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    May 7, 2025
  • Lip Reader Decodes That Moment Between Zendaya and Diana Ross at Met Gala

    Lip Reader Decodes That Moment Between Zendaya and Diana Ross at Met Gala

    Diana Ross’ 1975 portrayal in “Mahogany” was the fashion reference for Zendaya’s perfectly tailored look.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    May 7, 2025
  • Doechii Faces Black Twitter Backlash After Allegedly Mistreating, Talking Crazy to Met Gala Assistants

    Doechii Faces Black Twitter Backlash After Allegedly Mistreating, Talking Crazy to Met Gala Assistants

    Video of the “Anxiety” rapper demanding “four f*****g umbrellas” went viral with over 28 million views on X.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    May 7, 2025
  • Smokey Robinson Accused of Sexual Assault, and the Details Are Sickening…

    Smokey Robinson Accused of Sexual Assault, and the Details Are Sickening…

    All four accusers are asking for a collective $50 million in damages, according to the civil lawsuit.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    May 6, 2025
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