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A Look Back At Tupac Shakur's "Keep Ya Head Up" On Its 30th Anniversary

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Check out the best deals of the day for Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

The Inventory Staff

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Onsen Bath Robe - Waffle Weave

This cozy, hooded robe is a perfect Valentine's Day gift.

Wayfair's BIG Furniture Sale

Wayfair's BIG Furniture Sale

Take up to 50% off some big home purchases like couches and bed frames at this huge Wayfair sale.

Covid in Black America

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COVID Isn't Over Folks. Here's How to Help Protect Yourself

The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing. Here's everything you should know about new variants and how to mitigate risk as we head into the holidays.

Jessica Washington

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District Attorney Alvin Bragg Diagnoses The Uptick in Crime During COVID

Adriano Contreras

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Here's How COVID Affected Crime Rates, According to The Bronx's D.A.

Adriano Contreras

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How to Build Immunity Against Covid-19

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Entertainment

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This Is Why Everyone Was So Obsessed With The GMA3 Cheating Scandal

Honestly, it was everything, everywhere all at once.

Candace McDuffie

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Say What! Lil Jon Is Allegedly Suing Live Nation Over 'Lovers and Friends' Festival

Candace McDuffie

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'I Won't Be Buying Tickets': W. Kamau Bell Reacts to Bill Cosby's New Comedy Tour

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'Pray for Our Family': Brandon Smiley, Son of Comedian Rickey Smiley, Dies at 32

Race Matters

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Small Town Horror: The Story Of The Youngest Black Person Executed In The U.S.

Who would put a child in the electric chair? The state of South Carolina.

and Adriano Contreras

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Karens Get Mad at White Woman Who Implored Her White Friends To Read Anti-Racism Book

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Oregon Gas Station Worker tells Woman They Don’t Serve Black People

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WTF?! Racism Was So Bad at This Vermont High School That They’ve Banned Fans From Future Sporting Events

Very Smart Brothas

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Very Smart Brothas

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 Court ends affirmative action.

Derrick Z. Jackson

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Very Smart Brothas

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

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Very Smart Brothas

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

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The Sad Irony of Herschel Walker’s Fake Police Badge

Michael Arceneaux

Small Business Spotlight

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Small Business Spotlight

D.C. Entrepreneur Buys Strip Mall for Black-Owned Businesses

The Spice Suite's Angel Gregorio is giving Black-owned businesses in the D.C-area a place to call their own.

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Small Business Spotlight

Arizona Gets Ready For Its First Black-Owned Wine Bar

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Small Business Spotlight

NC Boutique Caters to Beauties Weighing 200 to 300 Lbs or More

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Small Business Spotlight

Meet Diane Da Costa, CEO and Founder of SimpleeBEAUTIFUL

Criminal Justice

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Criminal Justice

George Floyd’s Family to Join in Laying Tyre Nichols to Rest

White House officials will also be in attendance at Nichols’ funeral.

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Criminal Justice

Barack and Michelle Obama Join Calls for Police Reform Amidst Tyre Nichols Outrage

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Criminal Justice

Biden Calls for Calm Ahead of Video Footage of Tyre Nichols' Arrest

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Reproductive Justice

Faith Leaders And Organizers Unite On Reproductive Freedom For Roe's 50th Anniversary

Jessica Washington

News

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Law Enforcement

A Double Amputee Was Shot and Killed by the LAPD

The video of the incident contradicts the police statements.

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Four Key Suspects Charged In the Killing Of Haitian President Sent To US

Candace McDuffie

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Mutulu Shakur, Tupac's Stepfather, Details Post-Prison Life In New Interview

Candace McDuffie

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The IRS Targets Black Taxpayers, Researchers May Have Uncovered Why

Jessica Washington

National Politics

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Is Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg About to Take Down Trump?

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is presenting evidence against Donald Trump to the grand jury. Will this spell the end for the former-NYC big shot?

Jessica Washington

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Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Barbara Lee Fight To Ensure Abortion Access

Jessica Washington

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Facebook And Instagram Restore Trump's Social Media Pages With New Rules But He'll Always Be A Clown

Candace McDuffie

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DeSantis' Ignorant Law Has Florida Cataloging Books

Candace McDuffie