The power of books can subconsciously influence how things are perceived in real life. Stacey Abrams’ new novel While Justice Sleeps may be a good example of this. In Style reports that the former tax lawyer–turned–voting-rights-activist has been heralded as a symbol and savior of democracy. Even while penning a …
Read More »Photo: Mark Ralston (Getty Images) A $10 billion lawsuit has been filed against McDonald’s on behalf of two networks owned by media mogul Byron Allen. The lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court accuses the fast-food chain of refusing to advertise on Black-owned networks—particularly, the 12 networks that operate …
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are raising a fashionista-in-the-making! Known for documenting Baby Kaavia‘s hilarious and downright adorable moments, the famous couple did not disappoint with their latest video showing their baby girl unboxing her first luxury purse. On Wednesday, the proud mom posted a TikTok video showing the 2-year-old receiving her brand new …
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The Knicks have one of the most storied franchises in the National Basketball Association and have not made the playoffs since 2013. Since New York City is a major market city, the league stands to make substantial money based on games being played in New York. Based on this thinking, …
Read More »Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on November 10, 2018 in London, England.Photo: Chris Jackson (Getty Images) Content warning: The following article discusses suicidal ideation. “I always wanted to be normal; as opposed …
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A copy of a IRS 1040 tax form is seen at an H&R Block office on the day President Donald Trump signed the Republican tax cut bill in Washington, DC on December 22, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) As he reached 100 days in office, President …
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A novel that captures the allure of the scam “The trick—and delight—of [Chang-rae] Lee’s novel is that it forces readers to sit with their confusing desires, to question the appeal of the things we don’t or can’t or shouldn’t have.” 📚 My Year Abroad, by Chang-rae Lee Netflix / The …
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she is only offering one-on-one interviews to journalists of color to mark her two year anniversary in office. But she said she is doing so to make a statement about lack of diversity in the city’s newsrooms. VIDEO: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Talks About The …
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It took two years for the Vermont Human Rights Commission to determine that the Bennington Police Department failed to help protect the state’s only Black lawmaker. Rep. Ruqaiyah “Kiah” Morris filed a formal complaint with the commission in 2019, one year after she stepped down from her legislature duties due …
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The Real former co-hosts Tamar Braxton and Tamera Mowry-Housley briefly connected on social media. On Thursday (May 13), Adrienne Houghton, formerly Adrienne Bailon, shared a sweet Instagram reel of her and Mowry-Housley reuniting for the first time in person. And while fans gushed over the video, they also noticed that …
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