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Why Everybody is Suddenly Giving Black Women Their Much-Deserved Flowers!
From Sterling K. Brown to white folks on TikTok, Black women are finally receiving their flowers for being the backbone of society— and we love to see it.
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John Brown: The White Man Who Black People Have Loved Throughout history
In a time when the world feels split, white allies seem nil, and America still refuses to vote slavery as its greatest crime, a new generation is rediscovering John Brown, the white man who gave his life for Black liberation.
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Is B.G. the First Artist in History to Require Federal Approval to Release Songs?
The New Orleans MC has been ordered by the court to have all of his future songs approved by the government.
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The Five Amazing Things We Learned from Beyoncé’s Very Black ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album
Becky with the Good Hair, a Beatles sample and more have already skyrocketed Bey’s country era album to the top of trending lists.
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Beyoncé Could Become the Most Awarded Artist in Grammys History
The Renaissance star won for best dance/electronica recording and traditional R&B performance.
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Notorious B.I.G. NFT Gives Fans an Iconic Piece of Hip-Hop History
The collection features original artwork and an audio license of a previously unreleased freestyle
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Sons of Confederate Veterans File Lawsuit to Have Monument Restored in Predominantly Black Decatur, Ga.
The 30-foot-high Confederate monument was removed from Decatur Square in 2020. Now, a bunch of salty white people are trying to have it restored.
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We Stand in Solidarity With Nikole Hannah-Jones
We, the undersigned, believe this country stands at a crucial moment that will define the democratic expression and exchange of ideas for our own and future generations. State institutions across the country are attempting to ban frank and rigorous conversation about our history in the classroom. Few single works have been threatened with more restrictions…
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MLB Elevates the Negro Leagues to Major League Status After Decades of Racial Exclusion
America sure seems to spend a lot of time correcting its history of racism and segregation by updating official records to reflect the 21st century. It’s a practice that tends to honor accomplished Black people posthumously with the recognition they should have been able to enjoy while they were alive. Still, it’s a welcome gesture,…