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Former Black Banker: Here's Why "Woke" Initiatives Didn’t Cause SVB’s Collapse.

Former CertusBank executive Walter Davis shares his thoughts on the controversy around Silicon Valley Bank's…

Walter Davis

PublishedApril 4, 2023

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For Black Athletes, March Madness Has Much Higher Stakes

Of the 68 schools in March Madness, including Tennessee, Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, more than 50 percent graduate less…

Derrick Z. Jackson

PublishedApril 1, 2023

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How White Politicians Drag Black People to Win Elections

The racist playbook Florida's DeSantis and Trump have followed to win elections was created long ago and continues…

Wayne Washington

PublishedMarch 27, 2023

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Ja Morant and the Burden of Respectability Politics

Why do so many people believe we see "thug life" as a symbol of Black manhood?

Anthony Conwright

PublishedMarch 9, 2023

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Is DeSantis Using Racism to Win the Presidency?

CNN Commentator Bakari Sellers breaks down how Ron DeSantis is leaning in to racism to earn a share of the…

Bakari Sellers

PublishedMarch 6, 2023

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Democrats: Why in the Hell Are Black People Moving to Red States?

In a great reverse Black migration, the top four states for Black people are Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and…

Derrick Z. Jackson

PublishedMarch 3, 2023

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T.D. Jakes' Success Hack: Change Your Thinking

T.D. Jakes guidebook on disruptive thinking is available May 9.

T.D. Jakes

PublishedMarch 1, 2023

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My Story About a Mass Shooting in Pittsburgh Has Got Folks Very Upset

This was not unexpected, but still I hoped we could have a cordial discourse about it.

Keith Reed

PublishedFebruary 21, 2023

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Nobody is Talking About the Four Black Students Shot in Pittsburgh This Week

Michigan State University didn't have the only mass shooting these last few days.

Keith Reed

PublishedFebruary 16, 2023

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Black College Students: An Endangered Species, Unless They Play Ball

The disparity of graduation rates for Black and white scholarship athletes will become more glaring if the Supreme…

Derrick Z. Jackson

PublishedDecember 30, 2022

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Texas' Trifling Gov. Was Wrong to do that to Kamala and Those Immigrants

Gov. Greg Abbott won re-election last month. To celebrate, he did a most un-Christ-like thing to 130 people on…

Keith Reed

PublishedDecember 26, 2022

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A Black Man Sips on Lindsey Graham's Fake Tears For Herschel Walker

Graham got deep in his feelings over Walker's U.S. Senate runoff. It's all BS.

Keith Reed

PublishedNovember 11, 2022

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The Sad Irony of Herschel Walker’s Fake Police Badge

This ridiculous Senate hopeful has a history of abusive and hypocritical behavior.

Michael Arceneaux

PublishedNovember 5, 2022

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Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Are Saving Grammy Voters From Themselves

The duo known as Silk Sonic is not submitting its album for consideration, making room for oft-snubbed acts to shine.

Michael Arceneaux

PublishedOctober 31, 2022

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Memphis Chocolatier Has Turned Candy-Making Into An Art Form

Phillip Ashley Chocolates has lots of famous fans, including Stevie Wonder and Oprah Winfrey

Angela Johnson

PublishedOctober 27, 2022

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Male Ego Is Killing Black Women

A man recently murdered a woman after she beat him in a basketball game—a senseless and bizarre example of the…

Michael Arceneaux

PublishedOctober 25, 2022

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What Did Our Vote For Biden Get Us?

How Climate Change and 'Heat Islands' are Killing Black People

Tim Scott Is Running For President, But Will Black People Vote For Him?

The TN Expulsions Underscored Where Black Political Representation Is Most Troubling!

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Former Black Banker: Here's Why "Woke" Initiatives Didn’t Cause SVB’s Collapse.

For Black Athletes, March Madness Has Much Higher Stakes

How White Politicians Drag Black People to Win Elections

Ja Morant and the Burden of Respectability Politics

Is DeSantis Using Racism to Win the Presidency?

Democrats: Why in the Hell Are Black People Moving to Red States?

T.D. Jakes' Success Hack: Change Your Thinking

My Story About a Mass Shooting in Pittsburgh Has Got Folks Very Upset

Nobody is Talking About the Four Black Students Shot in Pittsburgh This Week

Black College Students: An Endangered Species, Unless They Play Ball

Texas' Trifling Gov. Was Wrong to do that to Kamala and Those Immigrants

A Black Man Sips on Lindsey Graham's Fake Tears For Herschel Walker

The Sad Irony of Herschel Walker’s Fake Police Badge

Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Are Saving Grammy Voters From Themselves

Memphis Chocolatier Has Turned Candy-Making Into An Art Form

Male Ego Is Killing Black Women