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Entertainment

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Steven Capel Jr., Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe are changing 'Transformers'
B. Simone is charging fans to see her grieve Ms Jacky Oh
Writer and director of movie 'Player' discuss shocking twists
Wendy Williams' son believes her team is taking advantage of her
'The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster' combines urban life with real horror

Health IQ

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Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Making It Count Community Development Corporation host Juneteenth lunch
Macie P. Smith discusses enhancement of long-term health care for elders
What's driving the teen mental health crisis, according to the US Surgeon General
Holistic therapist Ivory Shields shares natural ways of improving mental health
Reggie Willis explains how companies can provide psychological safety net

Business Exchange

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Optimal Virtual Staffing Solution CEO Chenita Gary is creating her own path
Why Pronghorn CEO Jomaree Pinkard partnered with 'Black Enterprise' for Disruptor Summit
Kaleidoscope CEO Jessica Harris-Dupart gives hope to young entrepreneurs
Event planner Courtney Ajinca captivates with DINE
Eve Mathis' Botanic Amenities helping to eliminate plastic waste

Covers

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Transgender actress Hailie Sahar celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with a new single
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Deejays of the diaspora to be celebrated at the WAV Music Festival in Atlanta
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Da Brat and Judy Harris-DuPart celebrate motherhood on their terms
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'All American: Homecoming' stars Cory Hardrict and Mitchell Edwards go worldwide
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Portia Bruner built a stellar career through communication and compassion
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GUMBO Brands cannabis company celebrates 4-20 with all-star pop-up concert

Music

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Usher, Eve, and Ari Lennox highlight Roots Picnic finale
DaBaby propositioned by fan (video)
Bobby Lytes claps back at critics of his latest music video 'Judgement Day'
Bankrupt Young Buck selling catalog to pay off 50 Cent

Star Studio

Business Videos

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Harry Martin plans to continue bringing Roller Wave to cities across America
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Celebrities come out for Gocha's Tapas Bar in suburban Atlanta

Sports

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SEC hires 1st Black baseball coach in its history
Ex-NFL player gets clowned about suggestion for Damar Hamlin
WNBA power rankings: Week 1
Stephen A. Smith: NBA insiders fear Ja Morant won't be alive in 5 years (video)

Books of the Week

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Author of the Week

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Gospel singer Kierra Sheard-Kelly helps readers hear God's voice in new book
Comedian Kountry Wayne shares his rag-to-riches story in new book
Zaila Avant-Garde is inspiring kids and adults in her upcoming books

Sisters with Superpowers

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Why Detroit visual artist Shirley Woodson Reid views all Black women as unique
5 life lessons we learned from the 'Queen of Rock and Roll' Tina Turner
Operation HOPE SVP Jena Roscoe shares why family is considered a superpower
Advantage Capital's CIO Sandra M. Moore partners with U.S. Bank to create diversity and access to capital for Black and Brown businesses
Announcing 'rolling out' Atlanta's 'Sisters with Superpowers' 2023 honorees

Father Coach Club

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Oklahoma DJ Big City gives fathers and mentors 3 tips
Dion Chavis breaks down the art of raising children on 'Black People Parenting'
Salute to Jalen Hurts' and Patrick Mahomes' fathers
Mathew Knowles proud of Beyoncé and Solange, gives 3 fatherhood tips
2 Chainz flexes Black fatherhood on podcast with son

Culture

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Ollie 'OT' Tansiman creates scholarship in mother's name for disadvantaged
Vonzell Washington leads President Biden’s Lifetime Achievement Award
'West Side Story' delivers a lively tale of love and tragedy at The Lyric
You'll never guess who showed up at Afro Nation Miami
Bishop T.D. Jakes' daughter snatches off her wig during sermon (video)

Videos

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Steven Capel Jr., Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe are changing 'Transformers'

 

Crime

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Black mom of 4 fatally shot in front of son; White neighbor arrested days later
Why Young Thug's brother was sentenced to a decade in prison (video)
Woman allegedly shoplifting when car catches fire with kids inside
Bill Cosby faces new sexual assault lawsuit from former 'Playboy' model
Florida man gives unbelievable reason for allegedly breaking into house

Politics

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How the debt limit bill could impact food stamps and student loans
Texas seeks to ban DEI programs at public universities (video)
Black Lives Matter dangerously close to bankruptcy, report states
NAACP warns Black people and minorities against traveling to Florida
Brandon Johnson gives rousing inaugural address as Chicago's new mayor

Opinions and Editorials

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Increasing organ donation in the US requires engagement of communities of color
New developments and opportunities regarding wait times for Black kidney patients
Why the Black community misses Whitney Houston but does not discuss drug use and addiction
Tyre Nichols' death shows how the blue code of silence persists among officers of all colors
City of Atlanta ignored outcry against spending $90M on 'Cop City'

News

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Democracy in Atlanta: Cop City approved after 14 hours of opposing comments
'We got to change': Lil Baby, Young Dro speak at slain Atlanta teen's funeral
Choc horror! The world’s 1st 18+ chocolate store 
Teenage girl’s vape started fire that burned down her family home
Crane collapse injures multiple people in Midtown Atlanta (video)

Podcasts

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Tech

TV

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Da Brat reveals her due date (video)
BeSpire TV founder Traci S. Campbell combines media and tech for viewing pleasure
On 'Downright Delicious With Yo-Yo' rapper says cooking saved her
'RHOA' cast panicking after record low ratings
Stephen A. Smith recruiting Shannon Sharpe to 'First Take'

Movies

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Nicki Micheaux to make directorial debut at the American Black Film Festival
Rob Hardy is giving those without experience a shot in the film industry
Cast of 'Chidera' film discusses the journey of a girl destined for greatness
'New York Times' blasted for noting a lack of 'kink' in 'The Little Mermaid'
'The Little Mermaid' outswims the competition on the way to momentous weekend

Beauty & Hair

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Klasee Beauty by De'borah giving women the tools to look their best
Cocoa Brown launches Wigs of Love Foundation to help women battling lupus
Celebrity makeup artist Cara Lovello gives product review for these 7 items
Young King Hair Care founders are changing how the world sees Black men
Danie Wilks of Danified Co. gives 3 tips to aspiring hair professionals