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Cardi B's five-year-old daughter is already fashion force to be reckoned with.

Small Town Horror Story: The Vietnam Veteran Who Refused To Leave A Man Behind

This Memorial Day we remember Vietnam veteran Melvin Morris, a 5-foot-4 Army soldier, who defied the odds and showed incredibly bravery on the battlefield.

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Black Joy

A Funky Cookout Playlist That'll Have Everyone Dancing On Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, get the party started with this Funk/R&B/Soul playlist featuring The O'Jays, Kool & The Gang, Teena Marie and more.

"Too Black" or "Not Black Enough": W. Kamau Bell on the Politics of Black Identity

Why is there a need for people of all races to pinpoint Black identity? Filmmaker W. Kamau Bell joins The Callout and dives into that very question.

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A Year After The Buffalo Shooting, A Cheerleading Team Still Struggles with The Aftermath

NPR's Buffalo Extreme follows an all-Black cheerleading team who practiced just three blocks away from the Tops Supermarket.

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Celebs React to the “Fo’ Shizzle, My Nizzle” News Anchor Drama

A white Mississippi news anchor was fired after uttering Snoop Dogg's famous phrase on air.

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Melissa Harris-Perry Calls 'The Takeaway' Being Canceled An Act Of Abuse

The host held nothing back on social media about the shocking news.

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Tiktok's Karens Tried to Stop "Black Girl Follow Train"

I’ll take a double shot of white woman tears. No ice.

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Elon Musk Belittles Black Twitter and His Black Employees

It's another sad chapter in his brief ownership of the company.

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We'll Never Need to Explain What Our "Kitchen " is To Another White Person—Again.

The new Oxford Dictionary of African American English will be edited by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Culture

FL Parent's Complaint Censors Amanda Gorman's Inaugural Poem at Local School

The youngest students at a Miami-Dade school will not read Gorman's inspirational poem, "The Hill We Climb."

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Culture

Ouch! Roy Wood Jr. Came For Everybody During White House Correspondents' Dinner Debut

The comedian made fun of everyone from Clarence Thomas to Don Lemon at the annual event.

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Culture

The Most Memorable Pics From Freaknik

A real photo gallery from Atlanta's most controversial event.

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Race Matters

"Too Black" or "Not Black Enough": W. Kamau Bell on the Politics of Black Identity

Why is there a need for people of all races to pinpoint Black identity? Filmmaker W. Kamau Bell joins The Callout and dives into that very question.

Candace McDuffie

and Adriano Contreras

Race Matters

NY Karen's Employer Calls Her Tantrum "Disturbing"

The white woman recorded trying to steal a Citi Bike from a Black teen has been placed on leave by the hospital she works for.

The Emasculation Problem: A$AP Rocky & Rihanna's Vogue Cover

Vogue's cover triggered reactionary responses towards A$AP Rocky's depiction. We asked journalist Renée Graham about challenging those gender expectations.

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How Toxic Masculinity Manifested in Hip Hop & the Black Community

"Boys who are raised hard, don't become men. They become blunt objects," says journalist Renée Graham, who joins The Callout this week.

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The Times Cardi B's daughter Kulture Showed off Her Great Style

Cardi B's five-year-old daughter is already fashion force to be reckoned with.

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Family Matters

Cardi B Reveals Daughter's School Lunch and We All Lost Our Minds

In a recent tweet, the GRAMMY award-winning rapper had the internet drooling over her daughter's school lunch.

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Family Matters

For Black Moms, Burnout Hits Different

Systemic racism makes being a Black mom even more exhausting

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Don't You Dare Get Your Mom Any of These Gifts This Mother's Day

If you love your mom, please don't even think about getting her anything on this list.

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Black Excellence

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Black Celebs We Lost in 2023

Legendary singer Tina Turner is the latest beloved Black celebrity we lost this year.

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Black Excellence

Black Female Pilot Hopes to Make History With a Flight Around the World

“I’m going to be able to inspire other Black and other African people who want to join the aviation field,” said 23-year-old Leona Serao.

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Black Excellence

She's Mother! Michelle Obama and Other Black Godmothers To the Culture

Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou and more have been the surrogate moms for us all.

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These Young Black People Are Real Geniuses

Graduation time honors the brightest, but these young people have been brilliant since birth.

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Black Joy

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Black Joy

A Funky Cookout Playlist That'll Have Everyone Dancing On Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, get the party started with this Funk/R&B/Soul playlist featuring The O'Jays, Kool & The Gang, Teena Marie and more.

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TikTok’s Fave (crying-laughing Boy) Meme Has the Most Adorable Backstory

Albert Ofosu Nketia had the world cracking up as he went from tears to hysterical laughter in a video that’s been circulating TikTok.

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Black Joy

Rapper Da Brat, Wife Jessica Harris-Dupart Reveal Their Baby's Gender

'It’s just a blessing. I’m excited!' the Funkdafied artist previously said in an interview.

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Black Love

Here's The Best Black Celebrity Bromances

This week, Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Major's close friendship was criticized, which is nonsense. So here are more Black bromances for the haters.

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Philanthropy

Taraji P. Henson Provides Mental Health Sessions to HBCUs

Her new partnership with Kate Spade recently kicked off at Alabama State University.

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Charles Barkley Pledges $1 Million to Spelman College

He says he was inspired by his business partner's daughter.

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Philanthropy

LeBron James Family Foundation Announces Plans to Open Medical Center in Akron, Ohio

The center will offer medical, dental, optometry and many other services.

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Philanthropy

Travis Scott to Donate Profits From Nike Collaboration to Project HEAL Initiative

The collaboration will reportedly bring in millions of dollars to the initiative.

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History

Small Town Horror Story: The Vietnam Veteran Who Refused To Leave A Man Behind

This Memorial Day we remember Vietnam veteran Melvin Morris, a 5-foot-4 Army soldier, who defied the odds and showed incredibly bravery on the battlefield.

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Small Town Horror: The Story of the Largest African Burial Ground in the U.S.

A long forgotten burial ground of freed slaves was unearthed and became a national landmark.

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Coon Caricatures Going for $800 at Milwaukee Antique Shop

The minstrel drawings and dolls were on sale beside Nazi memorabilia.

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Angela Davis' Reaction To A Big Reveal Was the Most Priceless Thing We've Seen All Week

The activist found out she's a direct descendant of the Founding Fathers. We talked to the genealogist behind the shocking revelation.

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How the Hottest Black Celebs Over 40 Keep Fit and Fine

How does 40-plus celebs such as Angela Bassett, Shemar Moore, Kerry Washington and others look so good? We discovered the answers.

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Mental Health

15 Inspiring Quotes from Black Celebs About Prioritizing Their Mental Health

On this Mental Health Awareness Month, we hear celebs like Janet Jackson, Issa Rae and Taraji P. Henson discuss how we all must care for our mental health.

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Health

Can A New Deadly Fungal Infection Spread Like in The Last of Us?

The Centers for Disease Control announced on Monday that an emerging new fungus spread rapidly during the pandemic.

Cheat Sheet: What Is Hospice Care?

Jimmy Carter, most notably, recently decided to receive hospice care instead of continuing medical intervention. But what is hospice care?

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Need A Side Hustle? These Two NOLA-based Sisters Got You

Tamara Armour and Crystal McDonald are on a mission to provide much-needed employment opportunities in New Orleans.

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From accounting to modeling to Top Chef & The Chew, Carla Hall describes her success moment and what she'd like to tackle next.

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Questlove traces the origins of The Roots back to his performing arts high school and details the impact of his arts education.

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Business

18 Black Celebs Involved in the Cannabis Industry

These prominent Black celebrities have used their business acumen to make money in the marijuana world.

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WSJ Columnist Blames Silicon Valley Bank Collapse on ‘Diversity Demands’ Instead of White Men in Charge

The infuriating op-ed weaponizes diversity in an attempt to fuel white supremacy.

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Millennial, Who Bought Home for $1M and Pays No Mortgage, Shares 5 Homebuying Tips

We caught up with Shayla Mulzac to get her advice on securing the keys to your first home

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TikToker Pays Zero Mortgage on $1M Home. Here's Her Hack

In the first part of our series on Black homeownership, we're highlighting one NYC Black woman who shares her tips for homeownership success.

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Finance

Bank of America Customers Woke Up to Zero Balances, Mysterious Transactions in a Bad Week for Banks

Customers took to social media to turn up the heat on the North Carolina-based bank for messing with their money.

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Black Content Creators Call Out Influencer Industry for Racial Bias in Gifting

Content creators say that it’s not just about freebies, it’s about creating opportunities for full time employment.

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Don't Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out: Elon Musk Says He'll Step Down As Twitter C.E.O.

However, the change won't take effect until he finds a suitable replacement.

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Technology

Twitter To Start Charging $20 Monthly Fee For Blue Checkmarks And Black Folks Are Disgusted

The blue checks are actually about stopping the spread of misinformation--not popularity.

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Technology

Racists Rejoiced When Elon Musk Officially Acquired Twitter. What Does This Mean For The Rest Of Its Users?

On Thursday, Musk got his hands on the app for $44 billion and tweeted "the bird is freed."

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Debra Lee’s Addresses Her Affair With BET Founder Bob Johnson in Memoir

Debra Lee Says Her #MeToo Moment is All Too Familiar

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Gender Studies

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Another Drag Story Hour Targeted by White Supremacists

New York Attorney General Letitia James hosted the NYC event, which ended with one protestor walking bloodied and bruised.

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LGBTQ

SC Men Face Life in Prison for Murder of Trans Woman

Pebbles LaDime Doe was the 15th trans woman killed in 2019.

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LGBTQ

Kenyan LGBTQ Activist Found Dead in Metal Box

Police say the motive for the killing is currently unknown.

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LGBTQ

A Holiday Message for the LGBTQ+ Community--And Their Loved Ones

This season can be unsettling, dangerous even, for so many. Here's how you can help.

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Unleash your inner athlete with up to 40% off as the seasons change.

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Memorial Day Sale: Take 60% Off Sitewide at Jachs NY

Surf into summer with this sitewide deal on summer staples.

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Food

Food Network’s Chef Eric Adjepong Brings African Cuisine into the Spotlight

The chef is a steady presence as the host and judge on Food Network’s Alex vs America.

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Historic Houston Park is Planning a Special Juneteenth Celebration

Emancipation Park in the city's Third Ward is celebrating its 150th birthday in a big way

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Juneteenth

Is This What True Emancipation Looks Like?

As we celebrate Juneteenth, we should remember that our freedom is still incomplete.

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Nothing is sacred in America. Corporations want to cash-in on the Juneteenth holiday.

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This Juneteenth, We Ask, Can you Decolonize Colonization?

Black Twitter asks whether missionary work can be separated from its racist history.

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Rev. William Barber Is "Deeply Concerned" Ahead of Midterm Elections

In an excusive Q&A with the Root, the chairman of the Poor People's Campaign talks about where politics and religion have failed.

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Amen Corner

Black Mary and Jesus Posters Used To Help Promote Racial Healing

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales hopes a new series of posters will encourage “reflection on how we are all made in the image of God.”

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Amen Corner

Gentrification Causing Problems for Black Churches in D.C.

Historically Black churches in the nation's capital are losing members as gentrification changes the face of the neighborhood.

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Amen Corner

Georgia Pastor and Wife Arrested for Holding 8 People Locked in Basement Against Their Will

Griffin Fire Department found eight people in the basement of Georgia Pastor Curtis Keith Bankston and his wife.

Delta Air Lines and Adobe Partner in Collection of Stock Images of Black and Brown Travelers

The “Faces of Travel” photo campaign just might eliminate the need to Google “Black People Outside.”

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Travel

Adulting on the Disney Wish, Part 2

It's nearly impossible not to tap into your playful side on a cruise that offers fun for all ages.

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HBCU’s Receive $9.7 Million From National Park Service To Preserve Historic Sites

“These grants enable HBCUs to preserve the noteworthy structures that honor the past."

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Bank of America Customers Woke Up to Zero Balances, Mysterious Transactions in a Bad Week for Banks

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