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The Greatest Moments From 2016, 10 Years Before the World As We Knew It Changed for Good

Ah, gone are the days when Rihanna and Frank Ocean fans had new music to listen to! 2016 also marked the last time either ...
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The Greatest Moments From 2016, The Last Year The World Made Sense

Ah, gone are the days when Rihanna and Frank Ocean fans had new music to listen to! 2016 also marked the last time either ...
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How Black America Refused to Be Dimmed in 2025 and Why We’ll Be Even Better in 2026

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: Beyoncé accepts the Best Country Album award for “COWBOY CARTER” onstage during the ...
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How Black Celebs Celebrated the New Year Around the Country

Diana Ross, Ciara, NeYo and 50 Cent are just a few of the Black celebs who were spotted outside on New Year’s Eve.
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Here’s the Real Reason Folks in Atlanta Love Buddhist Monks Walking for Peace

The stop in Georgia marked nearly 65 days since the monks began their journey. As they travel, they’re gaining even more support. By the time they reached Atlanta, the Walk for Peace had already ...
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San Jose Police Wrongfully Shot a Black College Football Player, The City’s Response Will Shock You

K’aun Green was your typical college football player before his life changed forever. Back in March 2022, Green was standing inside a local taqueria in San Jose, Calif., when a fight broke out, ...