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Sign up to be notified when new stories publish. One question, answered: A reader named Carmen from New York needs help getting their daughter to finish her homework. My seventh grader, Lucy, says that she’s “done” with her homework when she’s not … I’ve tried intervening, but that always …

A Motown legend has passed away. Mary Wilson, an original founding member of The Supremes, has died at 76 years old.  According to Variety, her publicist Jay Schwartz confirmed the news but did not say her cause of death. She reportedly died in her home in Henderson, Nevada. She is …

There have been many political dramas to grace the small screen over the history of television. Many we have forgotten about yet some we can never forget. Some have included plots covering public policy, international relations, and the never-ending news cycle. When it comes to pushing the boundaries of what …

Michelle Obama will return to our screens in a new Netflix series titled Waffles + Mochi, a 10-episode program starring the former First Lady and showing her inviting children and adults to cook together in the kitchen. The Becoming author shared the exciting news on Twitter: “I’m beyond thrilled to …

Hallmark Cards, Inc. has named Alexis Kerr as its new vice president of the Hallmark Mahogany brand. The Hallmark Mahogany Brand is a greeting card line that has honored and celebrated Black culture for more than 30 years. According to the company, “the brand has earned a high degree of …

Michael B. Jordan announced that his production company has signed an expanded deal with Amazon Studios to produce films and TV, and the first project on his slate will chronicle the life of a historical icon. According to Deadline, the actor’s Outlier Society will develop a new Muhammad Ali limited …

Photo: Courtesy of Shaun Donovan For Mayor Campaign New York City mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan is calling for police officers to be removed from public schools, Rikers Island to be closed by the end of 2027, plans to track interactions between police and civilians among other mandates detailed in his …

There have been many political dramas to grace the small screen over the history of television. Many we have forgotten about yet some we can never forget. Some have included plots covering public policy, international relations, and the never-ending news cycle. When it comes to pushing the boundaries of what …

Our staff writer Amanda Mull responds: While viral transmission is still high, you should heed experts’ recent advice to adjust your mask strategy, either by buying a supply of higher-quality masks, or by “double-masking”—layering two kinds of masks on top of each other. If you want to …

On Monday (February 8), the Georgia Secretary of State’s office formally launched an investigation into former President Donald Trump’s phone calls to state election officials in which he sought help to overturn the key state’s presidential election results. The investigation follows a series of formal complaints filed by a law …