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  • 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






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    June 2, 2025
  • DDG’s Brother’s Viral Fight Over Man Calling Him This Ridiculous Nickname May Not Be What it Seems

    DDG’s Brother’s Viral Fight Over Man Calling Him This Ridiculous Nickname May Not Be What it Seems

    The rapper’s brother had an alleged brawl during an event at a gaming/anime convention.

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    Phenix S Halley






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    June 2, 2025
  • The Tulsa Mayor’s Planned ‘Reparations’ to Black Wall Street Massacre Survivors is Insulting

    The Tulsa Mayor’s Planned ‘Reparations’ to Black Wall Street Massacre Survivors is Insulting

    Mayor Monroe Nichols’ plans for reparations sounds good, but is missing crucial aspects.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 2, 2025
  • Actor Who Played ‘Poot’ in ‘The Wire’ Struggles After Dangerous Tornado Devastates Family, Home

    Actor Who Played ‘Poot’ in ‘The Wire’ Struggles After Dangerous Tornado Devastates Family, Home

    Tray Chaney’s Georgia home was leveled in a May 29 tornado, now he’s waiting by his son’s side as he recovers from his injuries in the ICU

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 2, 2025
  • Questlove Explains Why His Philly Event Was a Disaster, But It Could’ve Been Worse

    Questlove Explains Why His Philly Event Was a Disaster, But It Could’ve Been Worse

    EXCLUSIVE: A Roots Picnic attendee explains why, when VIP passes cost $1,400, it shouldn’t feel like an episode of “Survivor”

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 2, 2025
  • Mother Dies Moments Before Daughter’s Graduation

    Mother Dies Moments Before Daughter’s Graduation

    “That wasn’t just any ordinary day. That was my youngest sister Meilean Byrd high school graduation.” Her son wrote in the GoFundMe campaign.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 1, 2025
  • Patti LuPone Apologizes After Being Canceled, But Here’s Why Black and White Folks Say it’s Too Late to Save Face

    Patti LuPone Apologizes After Being Canceled, But Here’s Why Black and White Folks Say it’s Too Late to Save Face

    The Broadway legend was dragged left and right after shading Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 1, 2025
  • Rumi Carter’s Cute Snafu on Stage Inspired The Funniest Internet Comments…Ever

    Rumi Carter’s Cute Snafu on Stage Inspired The Funniest Internet Comments…Ever

    Beyhive fans on TikTok are calling for the Cowboy Carter Tour to be renamed the Rumi Carter Tour

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 1, 2025
  • Three Reasons Why Brian McKnight’s Son Death is a Cautionary Tale for Black Fathers

    Three Reasons Why Brian McKnight’s Son Death is a Cautionary Tale for Black Fathers

    The internet is mourning the passing of Brian McKnight‘s estranged son Niko after a brave fight with cancer. After Claude McKnight, Niko’s uncle and Brian’s brother, announced Niko’s death in a May 29 TikTok, folks online dragged the “Back at One” singer to hell and back for his alleged neglect from his late son’s life. The father…

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 1, 2025
  • Trump Finally Breaks His Silence on Whether He’d Pardon Diddy After Federal Trial

    Trump Finally Breaks His Silence on Whether He’d Pardon Diddy After Federal Trial

    Trump said Diddy “used to really like me a lot,” but their friendship “busted up” when he entered politics.

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    Phenix S Halley






    Published

    June 1, 2025
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