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NAACP Issues Florida Travel Advisory, Confirming What Many Already Knew
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NAACP Issues Florida Travel Advisory, Confirming What Many Already Knew

Omar L. Gallaga May 22, 2023

The state's anti-Black and homophobic policies pushed the organization to issue the warning

The Five-Year Fallout of the Viral 'Starbucks Racism' Video
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The Five-Year Fallout of the Viral 'Starbucks Racism' Video

Omar L. Gallaga May 19, 2023

The wild story of a Black woman and a white woman who went viral, co-founded a nonprofit, then realized they couldn't get along

Biden Has a Plan to Reduce Homelessness By 25 Percent in Two Years
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Biden Has a Plan to Reduce Homelessness By 25 Percent in Two Years

Omar L. Gallaga May 19, 2023

An ambitious plan will roll out federal help in California and five major cities

5 TikTok Subgenres Montana Residents Will Miss Most, Ranked
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5 TikTok Subgenres Montana Residents Will Miss Most, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga May 18, 2023

How do we feel about this?

Florida Governor Trying to Erase Black History Endorses Asian-American Studies
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Florida Governor Trying to Erase Black History Endorses Asian-American Studies

Omar L. Gallaga May 18, 2023

Ron DeSantis raises the ire of Asian-American leaders, who say they aren't falling for his 'Zero-sum game'

All 11 Griselda Album Covers, Ranked
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All 11 Griselda Album Covers, Ranked

Luke Fox May 17, 2023

These are truly works of art—but which one is best?

In Compton, There’s a Political Power Grapple Brewing Between Black and Latino Residents
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In Compton, There’s a Political Power Grapple Brewing Between Black and Latino Residents

Omar L. Gallaga May 17, 2023

Demographics have changed in the CPT and Latinos are now the majority

Omari Hardwick Says Power’s Ghost and Snowfall’s Franklin Saint Shared a Common Downfall
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Omari Hardwick Says Power’s Ghost and Snowfall’s Franklin Saint Shared a Common Downfall

John Kennedy May 16, 2023

The actor who gave life to James St. Patrick analyzes the rise and fall of two of TV’s most admired crime bosses

Is Trump the Most Petty Man in America? His Mother's Day Greeting Suggests So
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Is Trump the Most Petty Man in America? His Mother's Day Greeting Suggests So

Omar L. Gallaga May 15, 2023

This man has no chill

How CNN Could've Avoided the Trump Town Hall Disaster
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How CNN Could've Avoided the Trump Town Hall Disaster

Rebecca Stevens A. May 15, 2023

Step one: Use a single ounce of common sense

Despite *Waves Arms* All of This, Workers Say They're Satisfied With Jobs
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Despite *Waves Arms* All of This, Workers Say They're Satisfied With Jobs

Omar L. Gallaga May 12, 2023

No one you know is happy at their job, so why does a survey suggest worker satisfaction is at an all-time high?

The 6 Most Inappropriate Wu-Tang Clan Names For Your Baby, Ranked
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The 6 Most Inappropriate Wu-Tang Clan Names For Your Baby, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga May 11, 2023

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky get a pass—you don't

Turns Out, MLK’s Most Famous Critique of Malcolm X Was Grossly Misquoted
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Turns Out, MLK’s Most Famous Critique of Malcolm X Was Grossly Misquoted

Omar L. Gallaga May 11, 2023

It's time to rethink these two civil rights icons as philosophical foils

If You've Used TurboTax, You Might Have Free Money Coming Your Way
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If You've Used TurboTax, You Might Have Free Money Coming Your Way

Omar L. Gallaga May 10, 2023

The creators of the tax-filing software are paying up after making false promises about free services

GOP Strategist Hot Take: $5 Million Sexual Abuse Verdict Won't Hurt Trump
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GOP Strategist Hot Take: $5 Million Sexual Abuse Verdict Won't Hurt Trump

Omar L. Gallaga May 10, 2023

The saddest part is, they're probably right

Jermaine Dupri Will Not Lose
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Jermaine Dupri Will Not Lose

H. Drew Blackburn May 9, 2023

The So So Def founder speaks on AI-generated music, fatherhood, and why after 30 years in the biz, he still feels like it's JD versus everybody

ChatGPT Can Help You Make Money on Stocks—But Proceed With Caution
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ChatGPT Can Help You Make Money on Stocks—But Proceed With Caution

Omar L. Gallaga May 8, 2023

It's too good to be true, probably, but for now the AI tool seems good at picking stock-market tickers

All 11 Eminem Solo Album Covers, Ranked
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All 11 Eminem Solo Album Covers, Ranked

Luke Fox May 8, 2023

We're not afraid... to take a stand...

How I Knew I Found My Life Partner, According to Seven Black Men
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How I Knew I Found My Life Partner, According to Seven Black Men

Anslem Samuel Rocque May 8, 2023

When you know, you know

Herschel Walker Has Found Himself in Yet Another Scandal
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Herschel Walker Has Found Himself in Yet Another Scandal

Omar L. Gallaga May 5, 2023

It appears the former NFL star and Senate hopeful had some shadiness going on with his political campaign

What America Can Learn From Serbia's Mass Shooting Response
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What America Can Learn From Serbia's Mass Shooting Response

Omar L. Gallaga May 5, 2023

Gun violence prompts the country's leader to call for a near-total disarming of the country

Beware of Job Promotions That Aren’t Job Promotions
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Beware of Job Promotions That Aren’t Job Promotions

The Only Black Guy in the Office May 5, 2023

I was offered a coveted opportunity at work, but I knew better than to take the leap

Now-Unemployed Tucker Carlson’s “How White Men Fight” Text Is Laughable
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Now-Unemployed Tucker Carlson’s “How White Men Fight” Text Is Laughable

Omar L. Gallaga May 4, 2023

The reported cause of the Fox News host's firing is racist, yet oddly soul-searching

Jamie Foxx’s Health Situation “Getting Better,” According to Kevin Hart
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Jamie Foxx’s Health Situation “Getting Better,” According to Kevin Hart

Omar L. Gallaga May 4, 2023

In the meantime, Nick Cannon will replace the hospitalized star as host of 'Beat Shazam'

Why Was the Ex-Marine Who Killed Jordan Neely Not Arrested?
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Why Was the Ex-Marine Who Killed Jordan Neely Not Arrested?

Omar L. Gallaga May 3, 2023

A man goes into a subway, causes a disruption, then dies there at the hands of another passenger, who is let off scot free

German Mayor Taking Time Off to Think About the Very, Very Bad Word He Said
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German Mayor Taking Time Off to Think About the Very, Very Bad Word He Said

Omar L. Gallaga May 2, 2023

Can a paid vacation save this man's soul?

I Can't Believe Only One HBCU Player Was Selected in NFL Draft
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I Can't Believe Only One HBCU Player Was Selected in NFL Draft

William Spivey May 2, 2023

The long history of NFL scouts overlooking athletic programs at Black colleges and universities

Dwayne Wade Shares How He Became #DadGoals
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Dwayne Wade Shares How He Became #DadGoals

Omar L. Gallaga May 1, 2023

Love and acceptance were passed down from father to son

Anti-Woke Education Laws Could Push More Black Parents to Private Schools
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Anti-Woke Education Laws Could Push More Black Parents to Private Schools

Omar L. Gallaga May 1, 2023

With 16 states adopting instructional bans, schools without bans on discussion of race and that embrace Black culture seem more attractive.

How Oral Sex Can Lead to Throat Cancer
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How Oral Sex Can Lead to Throat Cancer

LEVEL Editors Apr 30, 2023

Men ages 30-55 are the fastest growing sector for the disease

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