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Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Bob Marley, Prince and Aretha Franklin are just a few examples of celebrities who famously died without a will, leaving close family members and some family members they didn’t know they had to fight it out for the assets they left behind. And although millions of dollars …

BET, a unit of Paramount, strikes overall deal with Taraji P. Henson’s TPH Entertainment for BET Studios, an unprecedented studio venture launched in September 2021 powered by the infrastructure and financing of BET and Paramount. The venture was designed to supply the increased demand for premium content from Black creators across an array of …

A small, regional program that originated in Philadelphia public schools is committed to eradicating racial and gender inequality in K-12 mathematics. Black Girls Love Math is focused on encouraging Black and brown girls to pursue their passions in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The Philadelphia Inquirer interviewed girls who are …

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One of the most famous women in the world wants to bring more attention to the roles women have often been relegated to in society. The highly anticipated Spotify podcast hosted by Meghan Markle will make its debut this summer—with the intent to further the duchess’ advocacy for gender equality. …

Do you have faith Telfar’s next big bag will be a must-have? That’s what the perpetually in-demand label is betting on as it prepares to release its next collaboration on March 31. Undoubtedly, that mystery drop will sell out in seconds, as do all of the brand’s releases—so to amp …

Brothers George and Melvin DeJesus have been exonerated and released from prison after serving almost 25 years of a life sentence for a crime they did not commit. “Walking out, just with the feeling of vindication, it was great,” George told reporters in Michigan on Tuesday shortly after he was released, …

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the 2021 Salute To Freedom Gala on November 10, 2021 in New York City.Photo: Dia Dipasupil (Getty Images) The forthcoming podcast series by Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, finally has a name and very promising premise. Per Deadline, Archetypes, is set to examine various …

In an interview with CBS This Morning, Venus Williams explained that it was her first Grand Slam win at the age of 16 that gave her a “rude awakening” into the pay gap between men and women in America. “I don’t want any other young women to have to face …

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. Mark Peterson / Redux The United States is in a pandemic lull. But it may not …