Anti-Affirmative Action Groups are Now Coming for the Congressional Black Caucus’ Scholarships
An anti-affirmative action organization has filed a lawsuit against Congressional Black Caucus scholarships aimed at helping disenfranchised Black students.
Why an Ex-Syracuse Basketball Player Chose Deportation to Sudan
John Bol Ajak is headed back home to Sudan after spending more than a month
New Study: DNA Testing Could Be the Key to Saving Black Women With Breast Cancer
Led by Dr. Sonya Reid, a Black physician, a new study shows how DNA-based tumor
Why the Internet is Obsessed With This Black Woman’s Disability-Friendly Recipes That Don’t Require Stoves, Knives or Standing
No standing. No cutting. No problem! Meet the Black content creator who creates disability-friendly recipes
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The Evolution of Tyler Perry: What Will He Conquer Next?
Tyler Perry went from a broke playwright to one of the most savvy (and richest) producers in Hollywood.
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Days Before Juneteenth, State Leaders Make Call For Reparations
A panel discussion explored the nationwide push for reparations and how it can redress the harm of slavery .
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Russell Wilson Receives Honorary Degree From Dartmouth College
The athlete also delivered a commencement speech to the graduating class of 2022.
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Drag Queen Story Time Host Speaks Out after Proud Boys’ Invasion [Updated]
The white supremacist group has graduated from “stop the steal” to “don’t say gay.”
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Serena Williams Receives Wild Card Entry Into Wimbledon
The 23-time major champion has not played competitively since last year’s Wimbledon Championships, where she injured herself and retired in the first round.
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Brittney Griner’s Russian Detention Extended Until July 2
The WNBA champion has been wrongfully detained in Russia since Feb. 17.
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Phoenix Mercury Meet With U.S. State Department Officials to Discuss Brittney Griner
‘We’re here to do whatever we can to amplify and keep BG at the forefront,’ Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi said.