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Henry McCollum walks out of prison after being released from Central Prison in Raleigh, N.C. Photo: Michael Biesecker (AP) A federal civil rights trial in North Carolina ended with a jury awarding two Black, mentally challenged half-brothers $75 million on Friday. Both men were found wrongfully convicted after spending three …
Read More »BET Awards 2021: Best Dressed Couples List
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Read More »Hospital Admits Black Doctor Received ‘Lack of Empathy and Compassion’ From Staff During COVID Treatment
A hospital is owning up to its wrongdoing but claiming it had nothing to do with the death of a Black doctor who was suffering from COVID-19. Dr. Susan Moore was admitted to the Indiana University Health North Hospital in Carmel, Indiana, on Nov. 29 after testing positive for COVID. …
Read More »The Funk Boutique: New Curated Collabs for the Summer Season
Issa Rae for Vanity Fair, Tracee Ellis Ross for Marie ClaireImage: Adrienne Raquel, Christine Hahn Tracee Ellis Ross has got it goin’ on. The award-winning actress, CEO and all-around cultural icon is unapologetically Black, sparks radical joy within the madness, and puts it out there for anyone who wants to …
Read More »17 Celebrity Splits We Didn't See Coming
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Read More »Report: Up To $1.5 Trillion Could Be Added to U.S. Economy If Racial Wealth Gap In Housing Market Was Fixed
Homeownership for years has been an essential pillar for building wealth for most Americans. Yet a new report by Clever Real Estate discloses some eye-popping statistics on how racial disparities continue to linger in the nation’s housing market. As such, the discrepancies are hindering Black Americans’ capacity to increase their …
Read More »New Accusers Claim They Were 'Drugged' and 'Trafficked' by T.I. and Tiny; LAPD Launches Investigation
T.I. & Tameka “Tiny” Harris pose in the press room at the 2019 BET Awards on June 23, 2019.Photo: Frazer Harrison (Getty Images) Content Warning: The following article contains graphic details of sexual assault, drugging and trafficking allegations. According to a report from The Daily Beast published on Monday night, …
Read More »BET Awards 2021: The Best Natural Hair Moments [Recap]
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Read More »N.Y. Gov Andrew Cuomo Will Cancel Most Mask Requirements For Vaccinated Residents
On May 19, vaccinated New Yorkers will no longer be required to wear face masks in most settings after Gov. Andrew Cuomo aligned state regulations to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Gov. Cuomo made the announcement Monday during a news conference at Radio City Music Hall. New …
Read More »Disney Launches Onyx Collective for Creators of Color; Questlove, Oprah Winfrey, Ryan Coogler, Nikole Hannah-Jones Among First Collaborators
Questlove (L), Orpah Winfrey, Ryan Coogler, and Nikole Hannah-Jones.Photo: Amy Sussman/Rodin Eckenroth/Vivien Killilea for Palm Springs International Film Festival/Mike Coppola for Peabody Awards (Getty Images) A new content brand from Disney General Entertainment dedicated to creators of color and underrepresented voices will be headed to a screen near you soon, …
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