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  • How Black Celebs Celebrated the New Year Around the Country

    How Black Celebs Celebrated the New Year Around the Country

    Diana Ross, Ciara, NeYo and 50 Cent are just a few of the Black celebs who were spotted outside on New Year’s Eve.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    January 2, 2026
  • Black Celebs Spotted During Paris Couture Week

    Black Celebs Spotted During Paris Couture Week

    Cardi B, Angela Bassett and Tessa Thompson are just a few of the fashionable stars who have been spotted in Paris getting their high-fashion fix

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    July 9, 2025
  • ‘The Morning Show’s’ Karen Pittman Makes Surprising Admission About Her History With SNAP

    ‘The Morning Show’s’ Karen Pittman Makes Surprising Admission About Her History With SNAP

    Actress Karen Pittman revealed that during a difficult period of transition in her life, she relied on SNAP benefits to feed her children.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    November 14, 2025
  • Why Folks are Pissed Off at Mariah Carey’s New Sephora Ad Collaboration

    Why Folks are Pissed Off at Mariah Carey’s New Sephora Ad Collaboration

    Mariah Carey is getting backlash online for a new ad with Sephora that some say has no consideration for the state of the world.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    November 6, 2025
  • Everything You Didn’t Know About the Harlem Renaissance’s Quiet, Powerful LGBTQ Influences

    Everything You Didn’t Know About the Harlem Renaissance’s Quiet, Powerful LGBTQ Influences

    A new exhibit at The New York Historical takes a look at the significant contributions of Black LGBTQ artists to the Harlem Renaissance.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 22, 2025
  • Black Internet: Is Dolly Parton OK?

    Black Internet: Is Dolly Parton OK?

    Black fans have turned into prayer warriors for Dolly Parton ever since her sister sent a plea on social media

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 10, 2025
  • How the Internet is Brutally Roasting Diddy for Thinking He’d Walk Out of Sentencing Hearing a Free Man

    How the Internet is Brutally Roasting Diddy for Thinking He’d Walk Out of Sentencing Hearing a Free Man

    Diddy was reportedly so confident he’d walk out of prison he had speaking engagements booked in Miami. Now, the internet is trolling him for the audacity.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 6, 2025
  • The Biggest Grammy Black Fashion Trainwrecks of ALL TIME

    The Biggest Grammy Black Fashion Trainwrecks of ALL TIME

    Ahead of the 2026 GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, we’re looking at some of the most outrageous red carpet looks of all time.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    January 30, 2026
  • The Story of Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat Legend With a Dire Message in His Music

    The Story of Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat Legend With a Dire Message in His Music

    Known by many as the godfather of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, who was loved by many for his music and his message, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 GRAMMYs.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    January 29, 2026
  • Even More Fabulous Black Styles From Paris Fashion Week

    Even More Fabulous Black Styles From Paris Fashion Week

    Teyana Taylor, Damson Idris and Tyla were among the Black stars who have been spotted out and about during Paris Fashion Week.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    January 28, 2026
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