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Entertainment

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'The Breakfast Club' as we know it is over, says co-host Angela Yee; Twitter reacts
Dakota Beavers is all about action in 'Prey'
Tyler Perry, Steve Harvey respond to criticism from celebrities at Investfest
Pete Davidson underwent trauma therapy after being tormented by Kanye
Dwayne Johnson would become a pet for this female rapper

Health IQ

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Bristol Myers Squibb, Jack and Jill work to increase number of Black medics
Detroit community activist Karra Thomas urges Black community to end menthol
Detroit choir director encourages faith-based organizations to 'End Menthol'
Comedian Michael McDaniel compares smoking to walking into a burning building
Why Dr. Lincoln Sison is doing life-saving work

Business Exchange

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Earn Your Leisure secures Tyler Perry for event
Vershawn Sanders-Ward shares her definition of a successful business
Chanda Smith Baker talks about diversity and the Minneapolis Foundation
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra working to attract a diverse audience
Southern Edge Beverage founders creating recipes that come from their roots

Covers

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Young social influencer Dai Time sets a new entrepreneurial standard for Gen Z
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Big Groove and the beauty of Black boy joy
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Black festivals and conference moments you don't want to miss this summer
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Masika Kalysha edifying the culture with book, business and beauty tips
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Shantel Jackson's confidence is taking her to new levels in fashion
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Alliance Tax Solutions can prevent tax trouble trauma

Music

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Celebrities trash Irv Gotti for discussing alleged romance with Ashanti
Beyoncé makes history as 1st female artist to accomplish this
Boosie distraught that NBA Youngboy collaborated with Lil Nas X (video)
Marvin Sapp, Koryn Hawthorne and Mali Music, class acts at Stellar Awards

Star Studio

Business Videos

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Chanda Smith Baker talks about diversity and the Minneapolis Foundation
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Founders First's Shaylon Scott discusses grants for small businesses in Texas

Sports

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Serena Williams is quitting tennis
WNBA team forced to spend the night in airport (video)
Brittney Griner hammered with long prison sentence
Russian prosecutor seeking long prison sentence for Brittney Griner

Books of the Week

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Author of the Week

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Acclaimed author Sophia Nelson prioritizes self-care in her new book
Ashley Coleman discusses the inspiration for 'Good Morning, Love'
Terence Moore discusses the life and legacy of Hank Aaron in new book

Sisters with Superpowers

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Broadway dance captain Paige Fraser Hoffman isn't letting scoliosis stop her dreams
Hampton alum and Google chief diversity officer Melonie Parker gives 4 tips to executive success
Accountant LaTanya Cooper is mentoring young women through her nonprofit
Dr. Johnnetta Cole is the Black woman’s 'superpower whisperer'
Google's chief diversity officer, Melonie D. Parker, shares insights on how to become a success

Father Coach Club

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Attorney Mawuli Davis pens Father's Day letter to our beautiful Black children
The entrepreneurial father who raised NBA, WNBA stars
Prestigious LA private school shows Black fathers are present and participating
Calvin L. Butts Jr. stresses the value of investing in children and community
Alfred Woodley is leaving a legacy for his children and community

Culture

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Ja Rule and The Painted House present 'Black Is Beautiful' NFT project
'Camping Glamping Jammin' night returns Aug. 27
Zaria Russell shows Dutch Masters how she's making smoke and mastering art
Atlanta painter Petie Parker doesn't buy into the 'struggling artist' mindset
NY artist Kahiem Archer told Dutch Masters that his ancestors guide his artwork

Videos

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Dakota Beavers is all about action in 'Prey'

 

Crime

Alex Belfield, former BBC presenter appears at Nottingham Crown Court, on 12 counts of stalking on July 29, 2021. A former Radio 2 DJ accused of stalking BBC star Jeremy Vine shouted: “It’s a BBC witch hunt!” when he appeared in court.
Jail time awaits former BBC radio presenter charged with stalking
Former NFL player Kevin Ware indicted in killing of girlfriend
Flashy preacher robbed in pulpit during sermon (video)
Kim Kardashian may be able to free this Atlanta rapper from jail
Georgia man wears his Madea costume to commit a crime

Politics

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White House's Karine Jean-Pierre discusses Brittney Griner, reproductive rights
President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19
Black Republican uses AR-15 rifle in campaign ad, incites debate (video)
Grand jury subpoenas Giuliani, Trump associates on possible election crimes
Independence Day for some: 7 Black political prisoners held since the 1970s

Opinions and Editorials

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A statement from NCNW on the federal indictment in the death of Breonna Taylor
Former Oath Keeper reveals their plans to start a civil war
Beyoncé knows house music is Black America's Afrobeat sound
A critical Detroit story
Who will Rihanna and A$AP Rocky choose as godparents for their baby?

News

A children's playground and a leisure center are part of a crime scene as police investigate the murder of a 15-year-old boy on Highbury Fields on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Officers were called to the park and found the boy with stab wounds next to a trash can off Highbury Place, in the U.K.(SWNS/Zenger News)
Shock over 15-year-old boy found with fatal injuries near a children’s playground
21 Savage debates fans on whether or not he promotes violence
Sailors and Marines demonstrate readiness for chemical-biological nuclear attack

Podcasts

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TV

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Who's lying? Wendy Williams says she's married, but her rep says she not
The Viola Davis-powered 'The First Lady' has been canceled
Actor Corbin Bleu believes musicals are magical
Fans worry as Wendy Williams appears completely out of it in fan video
Chris Rock finally addresses the Will Smith slap (video)

Movies

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Lashana Lynch is set to play Bob Marley's wife in a new biopic
Tyler Perry explains why he paid Cicely Tyson $1M for 1 day of work
Tyler Perry reacts to the actors who turned down his latest movie
Pastor Mike Jr. explains how 'Paws of Fury' elevates animated cinema
Daniel Kaluuya has confirmed he won't be in this upcoming film

Beauty & Hair

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Melissa Paul creates natural skin care line to bring out the royalty in everyone
Father's Day gift guide 2022: Shop with Black businesses
How Detroit's Miranda Moy found success in the beauty industry
Viral entrepreneur, model Cynthia Gitonga, inherited hustle from her mother
'The Level Up Blueprint for Barbers': There isn't just 1