Shaq Responds to Ex-wife Shaunie Henderson’s Diss, Law Roach’s Gorgeous New Muse Shook the Met Gala, Black Twitter Reacts to Keith Lee’s Crazy Response To Tart Collard Greens and More

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Who is Law Roach’s Stunning New Muse Who Wore One of The Most Talked-About Met Gala Looks?

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Law Roach has done it again. The superhuman stylist to the stars is known for making Hollywood A-Listers like Zendaya, Megan Thee Stallion and Kerry Washington look their best on the red carpet. But his latest muse is someone you’ve probably never heard of. – Angela Johnson Read More

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Ayo Edebiri, ‘OPUS’ Cast on Staying Sane in Hollywood and the Film’s Ambiguous Ending

Black Twitter’s Reaction to Keith Lee Gagging on Collard Greens is Priceless

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During a trip to Southfield, Michigan, notorious food critic Keith Lee gave a harsh review of a restaurant called Lillie Bell’s Cuisine. In a clip that has now gone viral, Lee literally gagged on the greens he tried. – Candace McDuffie Read More

A Fla. Mom Breastfeeds Her Husband? Yes, Experts Say It’s a Thing

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Breastfeeding has plenty of benefits to both mother and baby, including lowering the baby’s risk for certain diseases, promoting a baby’s healthy weight gain, and increasing the physical and emotional bond between the parent and child, according to the Cleveland Clinic. – Angela Johnson Read More

How One HBCU is Empowering Undergrads to Forge a Path to Prosperity

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Starting in young adulthood, one of the most important life skills is managing your money. This starts with a good understanding of how capital works, how to budget and save, and how to invest and make a nest egg grow. – G/O Media Studios for Prudential Read More

Sweet Moment Between History-Making Black Georgia Tech Grad And Granddaughter is Caught on Video

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Ronald Yancey made history in June 1965 as the first Black graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology. And last weekend, the Atlanta native made a trip back to campus for a very special reason – to present his granddaughter, Deanna Yancey, with her master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering at the school’s May 3 commencement ceremony. – Angela Johnson Read More

The Gift Ideas Any Black Mother Would Love for Mother’s Day 2024

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Mother’s Day is May 12. And if you haven’t secured a gift for that special mom in your life, you’re running out of time. But don’t worry, all is not lost. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite gifts for moms, aunties and grandmas at practically every price point. And because we love moms (and we know better), not one of the gifts on our list is something she will use to clean, cook or sew. – Angela Johnson Read More

Shaq Responds to Shaunie Henderson’s Marriage Comments With Class, But Does She Actually Owe Him an Apology?

Shaunie O’Neal and Shaquille O’Neal celebrate Shareef O’Neal’s 18th birthday party at West Coast Customs on January 13, 2018 in Burbank, California. Photo: Getty Images Cassy Athena

Shaq’s ex-wife Shaunie Henderson has a new book out to promote titled “Undefeated: Changing the Rules and Winning on My Own Terms,” and she seems to be coming off a little Jada Pinkett Smith-ish when it comes to talking about her history, according to some social media commentators. – Emell Adolphus Read More

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