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During the 2023 Oscars, Michael B. Jordan lovingly called Angela Bassett "Auntie," but some people have a problem…
From President Biden to Obama to Lincoln to Trump, experts weigh in on who were the best and WORST Presidents for…
This letter comes in the aftermath of the infamous Drake lyric from his recently released Her Loss album that…
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Maurice Symonette or 'Michael the Black Man' used to be part of a violent Miami cult before dedicating his time…
The 71-year-old man faces up to 10 years in prison.
Black Women's Equal Pay Day 2021 arrives 10 days earlier than in 2020, but Black women are still paid $.63 for every…
The awards ceremony's red carpet and performances were punctuated by big announcements and skin-baring style.
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California Rep. Maxine Waters is calling for Congress to investigate the former president's role in the insurrection…
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.), aka QAnon’s favorite chew toy, is spending her time in Congress the way she…