culture
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Was The Late Assata Shakur 2Pac’s Mom? A Professor Has Answers
Many are saying that Assata Shakur was the mother of 2pac. We clear up the confusion. You’re welcome.
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All The Scary Far-Right Groups Black Folks Should Know About
There’s more than one way to be far-right in America. Here’s a breakdown of far-right movements and ideologies that the Black community shouldn’t ignore.
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Professor: Why People Who Put Sugar In Their Grits Deserve to Have Their Black Card Revoked
There are things you should never do. Putting raisins in potato salad is one. Overcrowding the pan when frying chicken is another. Putting sugar in grits is on that list.
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It’s Time We Talk About the Real Reason Why Black Women Are So Hard On Each Other, From a Black Professor’s Point of View
Black men and women need to stand united right now. But that will not happen if we are fighting amongst ourselves.
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5 Reasons Why Black Men LOVE Some Jill Scott
Marking the 25th anniversary of Jill Scott’s debut album, we decided to explore why so many Black men LOVE this woman from North Philly. The real question is who doesn’t?
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Do You Live in A ‘Bank Desert?’ What You Need to Know About This Troubling Trend
These so-called “bank deserts” aren’t accidents of geography, but the result of many of the issues designed to systematically plague Black Americans.
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Louisiana Town Suffers Massive Oil Explosion, But That’s Not the Only Bad News
A plant explosion in Louisiana has Black residents worried about their health. And with so many environmental protections rolled back, residents may face an uphill battle to recover.
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Clips of White Men Wildin’ Out in Acts of Bold-Faced Racism is on the Rise, and the Internet is Blaming This
There was once a time when white men who were inclined to be racist would hide their real feelings about Black people. Now, they don’t have to.
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Florida Unveils Statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., But Uh, There’s One Huge Problem…
Martin Luther King’s statue deserved better — and the internet agrees.
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The Untold Story of Willi Smith: The “Street Couture” Pioneer Who Made Fashion Affordable For Everyday People
The runways had their luxury labels, but WilliWear dominated the streets.