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Should You, a Grown Man, Go See 'Barbie'?
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Should You, a Grown Man, Go See 'Barbie'?

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 22, 2023

We busted out a gigantic cardboard box and created a flowchart for all of you potential Kens out there

Florida Teaching Middle Schoolers That Slavery Benefited the Enslaved Is Wicked
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Florida Teaching Middle Schoolers That Slavery Benefited the Enslaved Is Wicked

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 21, 2023

The Sunshine State has reached peak denseness and denial

Even the Museum Dedicated to Roald Dahl Admits, Yep, He Was Super Racist
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Even the Museum Dedicated to Roald Dahl Admits, Yep, He Was Super Racist

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 20, 2023

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' hits differently these days

All 13 Jay-Z Solo Album Covers, Ranked
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All 13 Jay-Z Solo Album Covers, Ranked

Luke Fox Jul 20, 2023

Which one is his G.O.A.T.?

Testing Positive for Weed Use Likely Won't Affect Your Employment
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Testing Positive for Weed Use Likely Won't Affect Your Employment

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 19, 2023

Taking the edge off with a little cannabis is less likely to get you fired these days

The 7 Most Essential Hot Dog Toppings, Ranked
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The 7 Most Essential Hot Dog Toppings, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 19, 2023

It's National Hot Dog Day—don't let your glizzy go bareback

On Pinkydoll, NPCs, and Why “Ice Cream So Good” Is the Meme of the Moment
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On Pinkydoll, NPCs, and Why “Ice Cream So Good” Is the Meme of the Moment

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 18, 2023

The viral streamer has conquered the internet by imitating sexualized video game characters—and taken has the trend mainstream

Bluesky Needs to Apologize for Allowing N-Word in User Handles
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Bluesky Needs to Apologize for Allowing N-Word in User Handles

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 18, 2023

The social-network upstart didn't plan for abuse of users' handles

‘They Cloned Tyrone’ Director Juel Taylor Wants You to Question Everything
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‘They Cloned Tyrone’ Director Juel Taylor Wants You to Question Everything

John Kennedy Jul 17, 2023

How the budding filmmaker created this summer's trippiest big screen banger

John Boyega Has a Conspiracy Theory to Share
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John Boyega Has a Conspiracy Theory to Share

Shamira Ibrahim Jul 17, 2023

The star of ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ opens up about artificial intelligence, aliens, and Illuminati

How Charles D. King Plans to Color Correct Hollywood
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How Charles D. King Plans to Color Correct Hollywood

Jermaine Hall Jul 17, 2023

The founder and CEO of MACRO is building a media company of the future dedicated to telling stories from people of color. We have 90 million reasons why he’ll succeed.

Plot Twist: Student-Loan Forgiveness Isn't Dead After All, Thanks to Biden
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Plot Twist: Student-Loan Forgiveness Isn't Dead After All, Thanks to Biden

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 14, 2023

804,000 borrowers could have their debt erased soon—even after Congress and the Supreme Court blocked debt-relief efforts

You'll Soon Be Able to Buy the Pill For Your Lady, No Prescription Needed
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You'll Soon Be Able to Buy the Pill For Your Lady, No Prescription Needed

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 13, 2023

The FDA has approved the first-ever over-the-counter birth-control pill right when we need it most. Here's when it'll be available.

Please Don't Be Like Aretha Franklin and Leave Your Estate Plan Beneath a Couch Cushion
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Please Don't Be Like Aretha Franklin and Leave Your Estate Plan Beneath a Couch Cushion

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 12, 2023

Here's what you need to know about preparing your will

Close-up shot of Travis Scott with LEVEL's Just Rankin' Sh!t stamp in the bottom-right corner
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All 6 Travis Scott Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked

Luke Fox Jul 12, 2023

Not our first Rodeo

Alabama Senator Won't Admit White Nationalists Are Racist Even Though They're, Uhh, White Nationalists
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Alabama Senator Won't Admit White Nationalists Are Racist Even Though They're, Uhh, White Nationalists

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 11, 2023

Tommy Tuberville refuses to acknowledge what everybody else already knows

The 7 Most Useless Amazon Prime Day Products You'll Buy and Never Use, Ranked
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The 7 Most Useless Amazon Prime Day Products You'll Buy and Never Use, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 10, 2023

But it was such a good deal!

Ron DeSantis campaigns for president
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The Downside of Ron DeSantis’ Flailing, Failing Presidential Campaign

William Spivey Jul 10, 2023

Taking an L just might further embolden the Florida governor

While France Experiences Its George Floyd Moment, America Looks Away
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While France Experiences Its George Floyd Moment, America Looks Away

William Spivey Jul 7, 2023

Why are Americans sleeping on police brutality abroad?

More People May Get Access to the First Alzheimer's Drug—Without Paying $26,500
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More People May Get Access to the First Alzheimer's Drug—Without Paying $26,500

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 7, 2023

Twenty-one percent of Black Americans age 70 and older are living with Alzheimer's. The drug Leqembi can help.

What You Should Know Before Signing Up for Meta's New Twitter-Killer, Threads
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What You Should Know Before Signing Up for Meta's New Twitter-Killer, Threads

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 6, 2023

A word to the wise: Proceed with caution

How Divorce Changed Me, According to Seven Black Men
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How Divorce Changed Me, According to Seven Black Men

Anslem Samuel Rocque Jul 6, 2023

Forever never seems that long until you’re grown

Republicans Aren't Done Blocking Black Students From Getting College Educations

Republicans Aren't Done Blocking Black Students From Getting College Educations

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 5, 2023

Not satisfied with killing student-loan relief and DEI programs, the GOP is now targeting minority scholarships

How Affirmative Action Benefited a Once-Militant Clarence Thomas
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How Affirmative Action Benefited a Once-Militant Clarence Thomas

William Spivey Jul 5, 2023

The reverse radicalization of a man who formerly idolized Malcolm X

NYC Has Outlawed Racist and Sexist AI-Based Hiring
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NYC Has Outlawed Racist and Sexist AI-Based Hiring

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 5, 2023

A new law requires companies to prove their software isn't biased in hiring new employees

Every The Weeknd Album and Mixtape Cover, Ranked
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Every The Weeknd Album and Mixtape Cover, Ranked

Luke Fox Jul 5, 2023

There's a beauty behind the madness

Black Twitter Is Quickly Finding a New Home
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Black Twitter Is Quickly Finding a New Home

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 3, 2023

The Black Twitter bird has flown the coop—and is making it way to an app founded by ex-Twtter employees

How Affirmative Action Affected My Life
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How Affirmative Action Affected My Life

William Spivey Jun 30, 2023

I didn't receive anything I didn't deserve

The Supreme Court Is Determined to Push the U.S. Further Toward Bleak Hellscape
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The Supreme Court Is Determined to Push the U.S. Further Toward Bleak Hellscape

Omar L. Gallaga Jun 30, 2023

The conservative-leaning court was busy this week making things worse for people of color and minorities

Bun B’s Appreciation for Mexican-American Fans Is No Slight to His Black Audience
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Bun B’s Appreciation for Mexican-American Fans Is No Slight to His Black Audience

Omar L. Gallaga Jun 30, 2023

A throwback interview with one-half of UGK gets attention for crossing racial lines

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