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Black New Yorkers rage over Zohran Mamdani’s ‘African American’ claim: ‘He’s a fraud’
A slew of black Big Apple residents fumed Friday over mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani’s claim on an Ivy League college ...
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Why Are There Still Black People Listening To R. Kelly At The Summer Cookouts — And What Does That Say About Us?
Despite convictions and backlash, his music continues to collect streams. Why is the "Pied Piper" still on the cookout ...
What, to Black people, is the Fourth of July?
As we celebrate Fourth of July, Americans - especially Black Americans - have a complex relationship with the flag and our ...
EFOC 2025: Inside The Rooted In Wellness Panel – The Rise Of Alkaline Eating In The Black Community
It’s time to start being more mindful and intentional about what we’re putting in our bodies.  As more Black people seek ...
Despite DOGE cuts and Trump executive orders, Philadelphia’s art organizations continue to center the stories of Black Americans
"Our visitors need to recognize themselves and their culture in our galleries," said William R. Valerio, CEO of the Woodmere ...
A beer pioneer, South Africa's 1st Black female brewery owner trains a new generation
The 41-year-old Nxusani-Mawela is an international beer judge and taster, and is believed to be the first Black woman in ...
As Trump signs ‘Big’ bill, leaders say Republicans should be shamed for ‘assault on Black lives’
Black leaders are decrying what they call the "Big Ugly Bill," which makes historic cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and education ...
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On Independence Day, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour reminds Black queer folx that we, too, are America
“Just listening to music activates more brain regions simultaneously than any other human activity,” says Alexander Pantelyat ...