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  • Theories as to Why Marjorie Taylor Greene Suddenly Resigned

    Theories as to Why Marjorie Taylor Greene Suddenly Resigned

    The unexpected resignation announcement has the internet talking, with theories spreading like wildfire.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    November 22, 2025
  • This Chicago Black Woman Mysteriously Vanished in the 1980s, and We’re Just Now Learning the Truth About Her

    This Chicago Black Woman Mysteriously Vanished in the 1980s, and We’re Just Now Learning the Truth About Her

    Dorothy Glanton was known as “New Buffalo Jane Doe,” a missing person believed to be Caucasian and decades younger than her actual age.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    November 14, 2025
  • Jailed Florida Woman Begs the Judge to Remain Behind Bars…and Her Reason is Heartbreaking

    Jailed Florida Woman Begs the Judge to Remain Behind Bars…and Her Reason is Heartbreaking

    A woman’s desperate plea to her judge on courtroom video – which social media believes underlines a greater societal issue.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    October 17, 2025
  • Sade’s Most Timeless Songs to Keep You Grooving to a Legend!

    Sade’s Most Timeless Songs to Keep You Grooving to a Legend!

    Sade’s music has maintained its potency decades after she burst onto the scene. This playlist delivers hits and sleepers that are definitely a vibe.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    January 16, 2026
  • Black American Spies and Why They Were The Best

    Black American Spies and Why They Were The Best

    Black spies used their invisibility in plain sight to carry out some of the nation’s most important war efforts.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    February 10, 2026
  • Snoop Dogg’s Family Suffers Heartbreaking News

    Cori Broadus and fiancé Wayne Deuce mourn the loss of their daughter, Codi, who died just 20 days after coming home following a long NICU stay.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    February 1, 2026
  • Why Staying Up Late at Night Can Be No Good For Black Folks

    Why Staying Up Late at Night Can Be No Good For Black Folks

    New study reveals the long-term health outcomes of staying up late and how simple changes can make a difference.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    January 29, 2026
  • Trump’s Battle to Fire Lisa Cook is Just Beginning — Here’s What’s On the Line

    Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook faces her future and the Fed’s independence in front of the Supreme Court following Trump’s attempt to remove her last August.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    January 22, 2026
  • Grandmother Shares Difficult Update on Baby After Brain-Dead Mother Was Kept Alive Under Georgia Law

    Adriana Smith’s baby is still hospitalized after nearly six months in the NICU. His grandmother says he requires more intensive care.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    December 3, 2025
  • What Not to Do With Your Black Family This Thanksgiving

    What Not to Do With Your Black Family This Thanksgiving

    We’ve gathered 13 Thanksgiving mistakes you must absolutely avoid to help keep the peace this holiday!

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    November 26, 2025
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