black people
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Jada Pinkett Smith Sued By Will Smith’s Former Friend For Allegedly Threatening Him With…What??
Will Smith’s former friend is dragging Jada Pinkett Smith to court over alleged threats stemming from a 2021 confrontation.
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Here’s What Vivek Ramaswamy Got Wrong About The Civil War Debate With Don Lemon
Black historian Dr. Walter Greason spoke to The Root to refute the GOP presidential candidate’s revisionist history during a heated exchange with Don Lemon.
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Fire Waymond Wesley For His Remarks About Dark Skinned Black Women [UPDATED]
A Change.org petition has been started and it calls for Wesley’s resignation.
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A Conversation With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar About Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War
Abdul-Jabbar has been nominated for an Emmy for his narration on the HISTORY Channel documentary Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War.
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Is the Race-Wealth Gap About to Get Worse?
Why skyrocketing home prices and stock values could widen the gap between Black and white families
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Tut, a Language Used by Enslaved Africans, Is Resurfacing on Social Media
Sit down y’all, it’s time for class! Today we’re learning Tut (or Tutnese or King Tut language).
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The Black Mainstream: Black Famous
Who is the most Black famous person you can think of? Wait…what even is Black famous?