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Miki Lowe A poem by Linda Gregerson, published in The Atlantic in 2014 What is the role of poetry in the world? Writers have been wrestling with that question for centuries. In 1821, Percy Bysshe Shelley said that poetry helps us strengthen the muscles of our morals, and that “poets …

Antoine Dodson, known for his viral “Hide yo kids, hide yo wife” interview in 2010, is asking for help after his mother passed away. According to TMZ, Dodson’s mother, Jennifer, died on Sunday (September 12) at a hospital in Decatur, Alabama, which was shocking because he believed his mom was …

You love wearing sunglasses when you’re out and about. You also love listening to music when strolling through the city. But wearing both glasses and earphones or headphones simultaneously can be quite cumbersome, not to mention uncomfortable. Fortunately, audio glasses are currently proliferating. As you can already tell by the name, they …

In this courtroom artist’s sketch R. Kelly, left, listens during his trial in New York, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. The 54-year-old Kelly has repeatedly denied accusations that he preyed on several alleged victims during a 30-year career highlighted by his mega hit “I Believe I Can Fly.”Photo: Elizabeth Williams (AP) …

Cam’ron is slated to appear in the upcoming ABC drama series Queens, with Brandy and Eve. The Diplomats rapper will star as himself in the show that follows women rappers in their 40s attempting to become stars once again. According to Shadow And Act, Cam will star as a former …

Tamara Lanier’s search for information about her ancestors brought her to Harvard, where she viewed two playing card–size daguerreotypes. She believes that the two people in the images are her great-great-great grandfather and his daughter. They had been commissioned by a Harvard professor hoping to find evidence of physical differences …

Antoine Dodson, known for his viral “Hide yo kids, hide yo wife” interview in 2010, is asking for help after his mother passed away. According to TMZ, Dodson’s mother, Jennifer, died on Sunday (September 12) at a hospital in Decatur, Alabama, which was shocking because he believed his mom was …

Earlier this week, LeVar Burton announced that he’s taking his name out of the hat of potential candidates to host Jeopardy! after the show’s executive producer Mike Richards was forced to resign from the job following controversial comments. Many believe the gig should go to the former Reading Rainbow host, …

One of Cuba’s most celebrated singers is being honored during Hispanic Heritage Month with a beautiful replica that embodies her glowing persona beautifully. Mattel Toys revealed a new addition to its longstanding Barbie Doll collection. In honor of La Guarachera de Cuban – Celia Cruz, Barbie Celia was unveiled on …

Aurin Chowdhury of the Minnesota Youth Collective addresses a crowd of supporters of the public safety ballot initiative at a rally organized by the Yes 4 Minneapolis campaign on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. The proposal aims to replace the city’s police department with a new Department of Public Safety. Photo: …