Behind the Violent End of Justin Fairfax’s Marriage
They were a Duke University power couple with the world at their feet. But by April 2026, Justin and Cerina Fairfax met a tragic end during tense divorce proceedings.
Everything You Need to Know About the Black Woman Trump Nominated To Lead the CDC
Pres. Trump just nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz as the next CDC director. Here’s all you
Rihanna’s Biggest Hits That Helped Her Make Music History
Rihanna just made history by becoming the first woman in the music industry to have
Hilton Head’s Gullah Geechee Community Built A Legacy, Now They’re Fighting To Be Heard
The Legal Defense Fund says that the Hilton Head Gullah Geechee community is being shut
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NYC Actor Convicted of a Cold-Blooded Revenge Murder
According to witnesses, Stokes was behaving inappropriately, and was asked to leave the Queens club where his party was being held.
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After Mississippi Athlete Breaks Her Personal Record in Track and Field, the Unthinkable Happens
“Her talent, determination, and sportsmanship inspired countless individuals, both on and off the field.”
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Virginia High School Runner Seemingly Attacks Star Opponent With a Baton in the Middle of a Race, But There’s More to the Story…
The other track runner responsible for the attack claims that she never meant to hit her opponent on purpose.
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Crypto Scammer Sam Bankman-Fried On Being Jailed Next to Diddy
You’ll never guess which conservative pundit Bankman-Fried talked to.
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Black Folks Are Talking About Hairstylist Who Dragged 15-year-old Client For Pay
Jayla Cunningham believed the client tried to leave without paying for her services.
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What Really Happened When a Denver Deputy Killed a Man? Lawyer Disputes Police Claims
An attorney says the fatal shooting of a man by a Douglas County sheriff’s deputy was NOT justified.
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This New Development in Southern University Student Hazing Death Brings Even More Questions
So far, three arrests have been made in connection to Caleb Wilson’s February death.
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Detroit Cop Allegedly Grooms His 12-Year-Old Stepdaughter, College Karen Who Called Classmate N-Word Over 200 Times Wants Early Release From Prison, Young Students Tattoo Each Other At Texas Middle School, Detroit Man Who Shot a Chipotle Worker Learns His Fate And More
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