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Read the stories that were recognized at this year’s ASMEs. Ben Kothe April 3, 2024, 4:54 PM ET For the third consecutive year, The Atlantic has won the top honor of General Excellence for a News, Sports, and Entertainment publication at the 2024 National Magazine Awards. Below is a list …

by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 3, 2024 10 years later Raven-Symoné is working to clear up her 2014 declaration that she’s “an American, I’m not an African American.” 10 years later Raven-Symoné is working to clear up her 2014 declaration that she’s “an American, I’m not an African American.” The “That’s …

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 3, 2024 A vigilante mom in Georgia will serve life in prison for attempting to kill her daughter’s alleged abuser, which led to a teen’s death. A Georgia mom seeking justice against her daughter’s alleged sexual abuser has been convicted of murder after another man died …

Photo: Los Angeles Times The mother of one of R. Kelly’s victims is scheduled to give a sworn, out-of-court oral testimony about how the disgraced star abuse her daughter, Faith Rodgers. It was reported that Rodgers’ mom will share her perspective on what happened to her daughter as part of …

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by Stacy Jackson April 3, 2024 The tennis champ has been using Carol’s Daughter for years, sporting her natural hair and protective styles on the court. Tennis star Coco Gauff has landed a groundbreaking multiyear partnership with natural haircare brand Carol’s Daughter. According to a press release, this collaboration marks …

by Sharelle Burt April 3, 2024 This Independent candidate is not for Joe Biden. Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said in an interview that he could argue President Joe Biden is a “bigger threat to democracy” than Donald Trump.  Kennedy sat with CNN’s Erin Burnett to discuss his …

It was a royal reunion for members of the British royal family and America’s first family of music at a high-profile celebration of The Kinsey African American Art and History Collection. Music Producer & Beyoncé Collaborator, Dixson, Plays That’s So Random Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hosted the March 21 …

Whether you’re on your first or hundredth listen of “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé has the masses ready to saddle up and hit the rodeo. In addition to igniting a change within the country music scene, the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer is fueling the growing “cowboy core” fashion trend. Stars like Rihanna …

As spring takes hold, the days arrive with a freshness that makes people want to linger outside; the balmy days almost feel wasted indoors. While you’re taking in the warm air, you might as well also be reading. Enjoying a book at a park, a beach, or an open-air café …