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by Phenix S Halley on (#6PFN4)
Republicans are feeling the heat after President Joe Biden stepped aside and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. Scratching at anything they can find to make Harris look bad, here comes Tenn. Rep. William Andy" Ogles trying to impeach her.
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6PFN5)
Prominent Democrats-including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Former President Bill Clinton and Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton-have given hearty endorsements for Vice President Kamala Harris' Democratic presidential nomination. However, there is one notable person missing from the fold:...Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6PFBZ)
As one of the cover stars of ELLE Magazine's Future of Fashion 2024 issue, supermodel Anok Yai is opening up like never before.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6PF9N)
We're not to say what's too little of an amount of money over which to cause a ruckus. Though, it it worth wondering if this amount warranted a Florida employer being threatened at gunpoint by his previous employee, according to cops.
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6PF9P)
Almost 100 years after its founding, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Alpha), is proposing an amendment that many say sets a dangerous precedent for the country's first historically Black fraternity.Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6PF9Q)
Though 2024 has been a whirlwind of chaos for many people, it seems things have finally calmed down between director Lee Daniels and Mo'Nique.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6PF6S)
The gorgeous, restored Charles Fisher Mansion in Detroit is a stunning work of art. According to MLive, in 2018, The Good Doctor" actor Hill Harper, who owns the home, brought in designers from six states to redesign 44 rooms in the historic home. In a mansion this size, it's tough ask to get everyone to find a...Read more...
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by Jared Alexander on (#6PF3Z)
Vanessa Williams reflected on her 40-year career in the latest cover of PEOPLE Magazine, including the nude photo scandal that almost derailed it all as it was ramping up.Read more...
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by Emell Adolphus on (#6PF3X)
Prolific filmmaker and billionaire mogul Tyler Perry is hearing all of y'alls comments about his films and his treatment of Black women as characters in his stories, and he is not playing around about his art.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6PEWX)
Another day, another dusty attempt from a conservative to question Vice President Kamala Harris' track record. This time, it was Rep. Tim Burchett, (R-Tenn.), who went on social media Monday to label Harris a DEI vice president."Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6PF3Y)
There's nothing like the feeling you get when you first step out of the hair salon. You know, that I know I'm cute, but you can tell me anyway, feeling that makes you want to run your fingers through your hair non-stop just to make sure you're not dreaming.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6PF40)
For fans of the hit HBO drama Euphoria," the wait for Season 3 has been endless. Season 2 of the Zendaya-led series aired its finale in February 2022. While there are outside factors to blame for the delay, it's also being reported that some of the confusion came directly from the top.
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6PF0F)
On Friday, July 26, the 2024 Paris Olympics will officially begin.
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6PF0G)
In a motion filed Tuesday, the lawyer for Deamonte Kendrick - a defendant in rapper Young Thug's gang and racketeering case - accused Fani Willis' team of Fulton County prosecutors of causing a mistrial on purpose to win a losing case. The trial has been going on for 19 months.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6PEWW)
As Vice President Kamala Harris ramps up her presidential campaign, the media will turn to controversial and unexpected voices. For Black people, one of those voices is The Breakfast Club" host Charlamagne Tha God. While we can't question his influence and popularity, we don't always agree with his takes. However,...Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6PEWY)
Actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery is hitting the road to promote his new film, Harold and the Purple Crayon," which hits theaters on Aug. 2. Although the film is based on a wildly popular children's book, it's Howery's new look that has social media buzzing.
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6PE9E)
As the shocking and unprecedented news of President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 election and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to become to Democratic nominee continues to send shockwaves all over the nation, it hasn't shaken some of Black Hollywood's support for Donald Trump.
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6PE9F)
Guess which one of Trump's minions is getting dragged this week? A white nationalist personality who was caught on social media putting all types of racist slander and expletives on Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who recently passed from pancreatic cancer.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6PE6J)
Black female athletes often have more to worry about than just competing hard and winning. Their hair is a source of constant criticism. Even the great Simone Biles couldn't avoid this ridiculous stereotype during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
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by Angela Johnson on (#6PE6K)
It's hard to believe that the 1990s were thirty years ago (especially if you lived through them!). But you can't deny that the decade gave us some amazing Black talent that we're still in love with today. Nia Long, Taye Diggs, Angela Bassett and Lenny Kravitz are just a few of the stars who are aging like fine wine...Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6PE6M)
If you need any proof that Vice President Kamala Harris has plenty of support for her bid for the White House, look no further than the record-breaking amount of money she's raised. In less than one week, donors have come out in full force to support the Vice President. Her campaign has raised over 100 million dollars Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6PE6N)
Joe Budden and Lupe Fiasco are longtime participants of the hip-hop culture, so it's cool to see them discuss things they've been criticized for right in the open, such as their alleged hate of the two biggest artists in the genre.Read more...
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by The Root Staff on (#6PE6P)
The annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture is not just a celebration of Black business, art and music, it's a showcase for the impact and influence of Black culture. We're the ones who set the trends and this is where it starts. Attendees take their outfits very seriously, as the halls of the Ernest N. Morial Convention...Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6PE3K)
Just when you thought the remaining embers of the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake were starting to fade away, here comes yet another remnant threatening to spark things back up. This latest one...? 50 Cent. I'll explain.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6PE3M)
On Monday night, thousands of Black men gathered on a Zoom call to discuss the importance of protecting the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. TheRead more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6PE6Q)
The nation is fuming right now following the release of the body camera footage related to the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black Illinois woman, by Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson. As the outrage spreads and the calls for justice increase, let's pause to learn more about who this woman was before...Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6PE3N)
One thing that's guaranteed to happen when you run into a Karen is that they are going to overreact over the smallest inconvenience. Just look at this white woman in Connecticut who lost her cool after a Black child mistakenly sat in her reserved seat during a screening of Despicable Me 4."Read more...
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by Alyse Martin on (#6PE3P)
Should he or shouldn't he have stepped down? It's a question that's been under heavy debate in the two days sincePresident Joe Biden bowed out of the election race. Bakari Sellers is one of the many voices who says Democrats should be ashamed by their treatment of Biden - specifically their insistence that he leave...Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6PE02)
As if the shooting of Sonya Massey couldn't get anymore disturbing, her father spoke out for the first time since her killing, admitting he originally had no idea it was a police officer who pulled the trigger on his daughter.
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6PE03)
CNN analyst Van Jones has been going viral lately...and not in a good way. The impending presidential election has had the country on edge, and Jones - a former political adviser to Barack Obama - has been sharing his observations on the disconcerting political climate.Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6PDWM)
While former President Donald Trump continues to play The Village People's 1978 disco hit YMCA" on constant loop at his appearances, Vice President Kamala Harris' saw his campaign theme music and raised him a viral hit from one of the most popular artist in the world.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6PDWN)
Singer Chris Brown is once again involved in scandal, as four Texas concertgoers have filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against him and his tour promoter.
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by Madison J. Gray on (#6PDWP)
So the die is cast - most of it anyway. As I've said before, only President Joe Biden knew if he had four more years in him. He apparently felt he didn't and bowed out. It takes cojones to fight to the end, but it sometimes takes bigger cojones to know when not to fight.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6PDT5)
Every two years, the world tries to put aside its differences for two weeks to come together and celebrate the unbelievable talent, drive and determination of the best athletes in the world. As usual, We're rooting for everyone Black," so we thought it was time to check out some of the Black Olympians you should keep...Read more...
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by George Hamilton III on (#6PDQY)
With plenty of star power on the Team USA roster, Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas will be tasked with two things coming off the bench - being a physical presence on both sides of the ball and giving 100% on every possession like she does every game. Nicknamed The Engine," Thomas is one of the main reasons the...Read more...
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by George Hamilton III on (#6PDQZ)
In a long list of accolades, Sophia Smith is now tasked with a new goal - playing the striker position to help the U.S. Women's National Team recapture Olympic gold. As the Portland Thorns No. 1 draft pick draft, Smith took the league by storm in 2020, winning MVP in her third season along with other awards.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6PDBZ)
After weeks of protesting, the family of Sonya Massey finally got what they've been advocating for: the release of the body camera footage from the night Massey was shot and killed by an Illinois deputy.
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6PDC0)
Tennessee police were alerted of a chilling home security camera video showing the moments leading up to the killing of an 8-year-old girl. This week, a district attorney's office filed charges against the perpetrator... whose not too much older than the victim.
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by Angela Johnson on (#6PDC1)
Even before President Joe Biden announced his exit from the 2024 race, Vice President Kamala Harris was hard at work shoring up support for the Democratic ticket. Since they officially kicked off their reelection campaign in April 2023, she's been on the road reminding people of the damage another Trump presidency...Read more...
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by Alyse Martin on (#6PD9D)
The race to the White House is firing up after Vice President Kamala Harris announced her bid for the 2024 election following President Joe Biden bowing out of the race this weekend. As Harris ramps up her campaign, one of her biggest challenges within the Black community is a critique that's been nagging her since...Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6PD6J)
On Sunday, President Biden shocked the country by announcing that he wouldn't be seeking re-election in November. He also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris and stated: Democrats - it's time to come together and beat Trump. Let's do this." In November 2020, Harris made history by becoming the first woman vice...Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6PD9E)
As Donald Trump tries for a second time to take the Oval Office, Black folks aren't letting him forget about his racist behavior over the years. Now, he has set his sights on the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. Here are all the times Trump pissed off Black people.
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6PD6K)
A Louisiana State University student appeared to trade in his football helmet for handcuffs after turning himself in to authorities this weekend. Police say the arrest came after a woman alerted him to authorities for an alleged offense any woman would be horrified of.
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by Angela Johnson on (#6PD3G)
As advocates look to the federal government to help protect people of color from the dangers of potentially cancer-causing ingredients found in chemical hair straighteners, it looks like they will have to wait a little longer.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6PD3H)
The announcement that President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race sent shockwaves through the internet. Now that Vice President Kamala Harris is considered the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, a familiar name trended on social media. Harris moving to the top of the ticket means SNL"...Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6PD6M)
Though Alexis Smith was crowned Miss Kansas back in June, the speech she made shortly before receiving the win is now back in the headlines-and for a good reason.Read more...
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by Emell Adolphus on (#6PD14)
Before P. Diddy and Cassie became hip-hop's most infamous situationship gone bad, the Bad Boy mogul seemingly kept a circle of famous women around him that he wined and dined. They were spotted with Diddy on yachts, at parties in the Hamptoms and getting cozy at award shows, which has led many to wonder how much they...Read more...
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by Yanick Rice Lamb on (#6PD15)
As soon as President Biden bowed out and passed the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris, Black folk started mobilizing. The movement was swift, phone calls, chats, fundraisers. Black people from all over started lining up behind her as the nation's next leader, especially Black women and younger voters.
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by William Ketchum III on (#6PCKC)
After months of discouraging polls and a disastrous debate performance, President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon the decision to abandon his reelection campaign against former president Donald Trump.
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