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Why Karri Turner Bryant’s Viral Controversy Exposes the Black Church’s Obsession With Women’s Dress

While some online couldn’t get enough of Dr. Karri Turner’s fitted lace gown, many others condemned the first lady, sparking debates about modesty.

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Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Family and Legacy

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

5 Years Later: How MAGA Vilified a Black Hero and Turned a Capitol Rioter into a Martyr

Lt. Michael Byrd was cleared after the shooting a Capitol rioter five years ago. Still, he didn’t expect MAGA to target him.

Trump’s Capture of Venezuela President is Yet Another Example of a U.S.-Staged Coup…For Questionable Reasons

TikToker Who Allegedly Ran Over and Killed A Man While On Livestream Faces Big Trouble

Tichina Arnold Breaks Her Silence Over ‘Martin’ Colorism Claims; Dame Dash Is Forced to Sell His Film Company for… How Much? What Really Ended Trump and Epstein’s Friendship; A$AP Rocky Covers Rent for Residents in His Childhood Home, Internet Reacts to Teyana Taylor, Aaron Pierre Split and More in This Week’s Entertainment News

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Shannon Sharpe’s Latest Viral Clip Has Folks Saying He Clearly Hasn’t Learned His Lesson

Shannon Sharpe is back in the hot seat on social media thanks to a new clip and it’s not looking too good for him! Let’s break it down.

Why Christian Keyes Just Called Out Former Boss Tyler Perry as ‘Shady and Corny’

Anthony Joshua’s Comments Will Break Your Heart

You Won’t Believe Why Cynthia Erivo’s Shutting the Door on Playing Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ on Broadway

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‘Sinners’ Cast: Where Are They Now

If you still want to keep up Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Osaka and more post-‘Sinners,’ keep an eye out for their slate of new projects!

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Black Families Face Financial Crisis as Affordable Care Act Subsidies Expire

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Everything You Didn’t Know About Stephanie Okechukwu, the First-Ever 7-Foot-1 Women’s College Basketball Player

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Shannon Sharpe’s Latest Viral Clip Has Folks Saying He Clearly Hasn’t Learned His Lesson

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A Paralyzed Man Showed Us the Horrors of a Memphis Jail, And the City Responded With the Ultimate Petty Move

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Culture

A Paralyzed Man Showed Us the Horrors of a Memphis Jail, And the City Responded With the Ultimate Petty Move

Why Karri Turner Bryant’s Viral Controversy Exposes the Black Church’s Obsession With Women’s Dress

Someone Scammed an 81-Year-Old Dallas Woman Out of $15,000, Her Bank’s Alleged Response is Infuriating

5 Ways Black Folks Can Stave Off Dementia

Opinion

Before You Step Into 2026, Do You Understand Your Assignment? Here’s Some Help.

Nicki Minaj’s MAGA Support Shouldn’t Surprise You: Her True Colors Have Been Visible for Years

Nicki Minaj Just Proved Why So Many Black Celebrities Are Out of Touch

Stop Calling Me ‘Blackie!’ How Colorism Nicknames Still Wreak Havoc on Beautiful Black Women

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