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How Solange Knowles Just Became the World’s Most Famous Librarian
Solange Knowles is doing her part to preserve Black culture, making rare books and other works of art available to the public free of charge.
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Tae Bo Founder Billy Blanks is Still at It — But With a Catch
If you were kickin’ it in the 1990s and 2000s, you have to know about Billy Blanks, the boxer who created the fitness phenomenon Tae Bo. The Pennsylvania native discovered martial arts as a child and went on to become an international karate champion. He created his TaeBo fitness system, which combines boxing, martial arts,…
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These Civil Rights Legends From Jim Crow Are Still With Us …So Remember Their Names!
From Jesse Jackson to Angela Davis, we’re honoring the last living Civil Rights icons who are still with us today.
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Why This 9-Year-Old Black Boy Just Accomplished Something Most Adults Couldn’t Imagine
At just nine years old, Aiden Wilkins is already a sophomore in high school and is taking college classes.
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Remember These Beloved Blackity-Black Brand Mascots? Here’s Where They Are Now
From the “Popeye’s lady” to the “Pine-Sol Lady,” we’ve gathered the beloved Black brand mascots who touched our hearts and where they are today.
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The Recent, Troubling Wave of Black Influencers and YouTubers Who Died in Their 20s
Malik Taylor, a beloved influencer and school teacher, died on Wednesday, August 20. He was 28.
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Black Folks Say THIS is Where the Line is Drawn After Tariffs Threaten the Price of a Beloved 99¢ Corner Store Staple
The low cost of AriZona Iced Tea appears to be under threat thanks to President Trump’s unexpected tariffs on aluminum.
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More than 300k Black Women Have Lost Jobs, But Financial Help Is Here…Read On
“We don’t need likes, comments, and reposts, we need action,” Butterfield told The Root.
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The Unwritten Rules White Guests NEED to Know Before Attending Their First Black Family Reunion
There is no need to be intimidated by attending one of these functions. Follow this advice, and you will impress your hosts.
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As DEI Gets Defunded, This Black Founder Doubles Down At Cannes Lions
“You can’t be afraid to do the work — you just have to keep moving forward with it,” the founder urged.