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EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentCiara, Zendaya and Other Black Celebs With Adorable DogsFrom Megan Thee Stallion to Simone Biles, our faves and their furry friends are a cuteness overload. Let's get into…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 14, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsTrump Named TIME Magazine's 'Person of the Year,' and Boy Does Black Twitter Have Thoughts...This year marks the second time the president-elect has been awarded the honor.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedDecember 12, 2024
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NewsNewsBlack Women Are Done With White Women, Nikole Hannah-Jones Says Black Folks and POC are Not the Same, Stephen A. Smith Criticizes Oprah and Michelle Obama, the Obamas' 'Go High' Statement and Other Black Responses to the Presidential ElectionHere are the stories from the week regarding our response to the election results.ByDustin J. SeibertPublishedNovember 10, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsWhy Black Folks Should Be Scared Of Project 2025, The Reality Of An Election Recount, A Possible Pardon For Diddy By Trump, The Black Film That Influenced JD Vance And Other StoriesThe most powerful political articles from the past seven days.PublishedNovember 8, 2024
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PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsBlack Twitter Annoyed With Obamas For 'Going High' With Trump In Post-Election StatementIf the roles were reversed, we doubt Trump and J.D. Vance would have returned the favor.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedNovember 7, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsBlack Experts: What Will Happen Tomorrow If Either Candidate Loses?!Election day is here, but don't expect to get the full results by tonight.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedNovember 5, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsThe Disturbing, Fascinating Story Behind Donald Trump's Historic RiseFrom reality TV to the White House... and to felonies and back to the White House, this is Donald Trump.ByPhenix S HalleyUpdatedNovember 9, 2024
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