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EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's Lit[UPDATED] We Found Even More Books by Black Authors You Should Read This MonthAugust is another hot month for books by Black authors. Check out some of the books with can't wait to read.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedAugust 5, 2022
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EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicA New Aaliyah Album is Set to be Released This Week But Surprisingly There Are Hardly Any Women FeaturedThe forthcoming project boasts a handful of other male hip-hop and R&B artists such as Chris Brown, Future, Drake,…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 5, 2022
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Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalDrew Dixon, Donna Hylton and More Survivors of Color Urge New York Lawmakers to Pass the Adult Survivors ActDixon and Hylton were among several speakers advocating for the end of statutes of limitations that prevent many…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedOctober 27, 2021
CultureNow playing Culture'I Stay Coogi Down to the Socks': Remembering the Fashion That Shaped Black CultureFrom celebrity labels to iconic trends: A look at some of the best hip-hop fashion from the past.PublishedOctober 7, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalR.Kelly’s New York Trial Nears End as Prosecutors Begin Closing ArgumentsWhile the prosecutorial team spent nearly five weeks presenting their case, the defense, in contrast, spent less…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedSeptember 23, 2021
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