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Adele recently released her newest single “Easy On Me” and not only is Drake a big fan of the song, he’s a huge supporter of the artist herself. Via his Instagram Story, the Toronto rapper posted a picture of Adele and the caption: “One of my best friends in the …

0 Civil Right Attorney Ben Crump;. (Image: Twitter/@SunSentinel) The St. Thomas University College of Law (STU) in Miami Gardens has announced it will open a new social justice center named after Civil Rights lawyer Ben Crump. The Benjamin L. Crump Center for Social Justice is slated to open next year …

Photo: Octavio Jones/Pool Photo (AP) William R. Bryan, the man who brought national attention to the killing of Ahmaud Arbery by recording it, was found guilty of three counts of felony murder, one count of aggravated assault, one count of false imprisonment and one count of criminal attempt to commit …

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. Drew Angerer / Getty; Win McNamee / Getty Will Roe v. Wade be reversed, or simply …

Los Angeles County wants Vanessa Bryant and members of her family to submit to psychiatric examinations as a part of the ongoing legal battle centered around the lawsuit she filed last year. USA Today reports that in a recent court filing, the county asked for Kobe Bryant’s widow and members …

Netflix is committed to addressing systemic racism by supporting Black communities in the U.S. Last year the streaming giant announced that it will place 2% of its holdings with financial institutions that loan to Black businesses, and now the company has followed through. As reported by THR, Netflix said on …

A new viral video shows a Black parking lot employee being harassed by a white woman and her son at an apartment building in Nashville. Johnny Martinez said he was just doing his job—checking for car permits at the River House Apartments— when the seemingly racist “Karen” approached him along …

Traveling for the holidays can be both exciting and stressful in terms of packing. It’s one thing to pack for a regular vacation, but to travel for Christmas during the global COVID-19 pandemic is a different type of feat. Nevertheless, it is doable with much preparation, checklists, and just the …

A view of the Arch and entrance to the University of Georgia’s North Campus on the first day of classes of the Fall semester during the Coronavirus pandemic on August 20, 2020. Photo: Jen Wolf (Shutterstock) Former residents and descendants of a Black community that was literally wiped off the …

“How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his new podcast series on all things happiness, How to Build a Happy Life. Everyone—even the most privileged among us—has circumstances they would like to change in …