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What Invoking the Insurrection Act Would Actually Mean for Minneapolis
Martial law and civil war are unlikely. What invoking the Insurrection Act would produce is something different and still serious
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RIP Valentino: Black Celebs and Their Iconic Valentino Looks
Valentino has cultivated a long and important relationship with Black celebrities, notably including iconic supermodels Iman and Naomi Campbell, alongside stars such as Beyoncé and Halle Berry.
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Is Elon Musk’s AI Supercomputer Poisoning This Black Historic Neighborhood in Memphis?
Thanks to Elon Musk’s Colossus supercomputer, Black families in South Memphis worry they are being exposed to toxic air from methane-powered turbines, while city leaders prioritize billion-dollar tech expansion.
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Iyanla Vanzant’s Decision Not To Attend Her Daughter’s Funeral
During "The Breakfast Club" interview, Iyanla Vanzant explains why setting boundaries during grief is an act of self-love.
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Rev. William Barber: Why We Must Reclaim MLK’s Radical Vision
According to Rev. Dr. William Barber, to truly honor and reclaim Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, people must return to King's original, radical blueprint: organizing multi-racial, local, and state-level movements to challenge systemic injustices
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Why Fewer Black Residents Are Taking the Lead in Minneapolis Protests
Black people are present, but many have been vocal about choosing not to engage in the same ways they once did. Some have even pushed back against certain protest tactics. This shift has been interpreted by some as apathy or retreat. It is neither.
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Stop Comparing Yourself to MLK — All the Ways His Legacy Is Being Misused
Dr. King shouldered immense pressure for the sake of achieving positive change. However, today, his name is frequently and conveniently invoked to lend credibility to figures and movements that directly contradict the very principles he risked his life to uphold.
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A Peek Inside Mary J. Blige’s Beautiful Jersey Mansion That Nobody Wanted
The R&B legend’s $12.3 million New Jersey home got its “SOLD” sign after eight years on the market.
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How A Black Woman Helped To Revolutionize Pilates In The United States
Did you know that modern-day Pilates was pioneered by a Black woman? Here's everything you need to know about the iconic Kathy Stanford Grant.
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A List of Black Hollywood Celebs Backing Donald Trump
Though Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden in the race for President of the United States may have presented a challenge to Trump, his supporters aren't wavering.