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  • Black Woman Explains Why She Only Dates AI

    Black Woman Explains Why She Only Dates AI

    A 34-year-old Black woman told a CBS News correspondent that a chatbot has given her the same satisfaction as a relationship with a human being, but eliminates the risk.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    February 23, 2026
  • What NYT Journalists Are Finding in The Epstein Files

    What NYT Journalists Are Finding in The Epstein Files

    The New York Times staff is poring through millions of pages of documents in the Epstein files. Now four NYT journalists are revealing what they know so far.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    February 18, 2026
  • New Voting Bill Dusts Off Old Voter Suppression Tactics

    New Voting Bill Dusts Off Old Voter Suppression Tactics

    Voting rights advocates are warning that the SAVE America Act could disenfranchise voters, especially women, Black and Hispanic people, and young voters.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    February 14, 2026
  • Everything You Never Knew About Angela Davis, the Legend of the Revolution

    Everything You Never Knew About Angela Davis, the Legend of the Revolution

    15 little-known facts about the revolutionary Angela Davis, who turned the fight against repression into a global movement.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    January 26, 2026
  • Here’s How Trump-Era Cuts Are Undermining Programs That Serve Black Communities

    Here’s How Trump-Era Cuts Are Undermining Programs That Serve Black Communities

    From education and housing to health care and legal aid, these rollbacks threaten programs that help Black Americans.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    January 12, 2026
  • Black Maternal Health Professional and Advocate Loses Her Life to the Crisis She Fought

    Black Maternal Health Professional and Advocate Loses Her Life to the Crisis She Fought

    Despite her expertise and advocacy, Dr. Janell Green Smith’s tragic loss reveals that no Black mother is immune from a broken system.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    January 6, 2026
  • Stylist Tells The Fascinating Story Behind Brandy’s Iconic Braids

    How Celebrity Stylist Chuckie Amos turned Brandy’s braids into a cultural revolution.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    January 1, 2026
  • 5 Most Shocking Parts of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Bombshell New York Times Interview

    5 Most Shocking Parts of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Bombshell New York Times Interview

    The firebrand Republican representative sat with The New York Times for a candid interview that will have more than a few eyebrows raised.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    December 29, 2025
  • 16 Black Women Who Dominated Fashion On Our Favorite Shows!

    Black women have been setting the standard for fashion-forward style on TV for more than 50 years. Here are a few of our faves!

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    December 7, 2025
  • Michelle Obama Reveals Seven Unknown Facts About Katt Williams

    Michelle Obama Reveals Seven Unknown Facts About Katt Williams

    The comedian opened up to Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson on their podcast, sharing a vulnerability you rarely see.

    By





    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    December 5, 2025
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