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Omega Psi Phi Hazing Incident Leaves Louisiana College Student Dead
Southern University Human Jukebox

Omega Psi Phi Hazing Incident Leaves Louisiana College Student Dead

Delaney Nickerson Mar 10, 2025

The pledge was allegedly punched in the chest four times, leading to his collapse, seizure, and loss of all bodily functions 

What it Really Means to Be Woke
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What it Really Means to Be Woke

Garrick McFadden Mar 9, 2025

And the hard questions that follow when you are

How a Comic Book Can Fix America
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How a Comic Book Can Fix America

Jeffrey Kass Mar 8, 2025

Graphic novel “Concrete Park” has the secret sauce to healing society

Where Superheroes and the Ku Klux Clan Connect
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Where Superheroes and the Ku Klux Clan Connect

LG Ware Mar 8, 2025

Heroes with capes and superpowers are complicated

That Time Scooby Doo's Velma Was Revealed to Love Ladies
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That Time Scooby Doo's Velma Was Revealed to Love Ladies

Jeremy Helligar Mar 8, 2025

The sexual orientation of cartoon characters isn’t hazardous to anyone’s mental health. Jinkies!

10 Presidents Who are Never, Ever Invited to the Cookout
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10 Presidents Who are Never, Ever Invited to the Cookout

Jeffrey Kass Mar 7, 2025

A potato salad filled with raisins would be the least of your worries with these POTUS'

NYC Schools Say Nah to Trump's Attempt to Erase Black History
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NYC Schools Say Nah to Trump's Attempt to Erase Black History

Laratee VanNieuwenhuyze Mar 7, 2025

Amidst President Trump’s administration tear-down of the Department of Education and bans on teaching all sides of American and international history, New York City said “No thank you"

Reginald Betts Has Proven Life Can Be Grand Post-Prison
Yale University

Reginald Betts Has Proven Life Can Be Grand Post-Prison

Delaney Nickerson, Adeniyi Omisore Mar 7, 2025

Twenty years after his release from prison, the accomplished poet releases his fifth book, Doggerel

Top 6 Recreational Activites Rednecks Can Do in Florida
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Top 6 Recreational Activites Rednecks Can Do in Florida

William Spivey Mar 6, 2025

So much beer, so little time

Colin — My Cancerous Friend
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Colin — My Cancerous Friend

Reuben Salsa Mar 6, 2025

My cancer hung out in my body for a bit — so I gave it a name

6 WWE Heroes Turned Heels You Should Know
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6 WWE Heroes Turned Heels You Should Know

Eve Riskind Mar 5, 2025

Blondes and bad guys have more fun. Here are five WWE wrestlers that had the time of their lives being chaos agents

Why Passing For White Was Popular During Jim Crow
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Why Passing For White Was Popular During Jim Crow

Dr. Allison Wiltz Mar 4, 2025

The benefits afforded to white people and the dangers of being Black created a perfect storm

There’s No Luggage Rack on a Hearse
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There’s No Luggage Rack on a Hearse

Jeffrey Kass Mar 4, 2025

Be aware of the value of now

My Parents Used the All-American Road Trip to Reclaim their Freedom
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My Parents Used the All-American Road Trip to Reclaim their Freedom

Garrick McFadden Mar 3, 2025

Each of these expeditions was my parents' act of retribution against a country that attempted to humiliate them

It's OK to Call Your Father, Daddy
Come To Daddy (2019), Elijah Wood

It's OK to Call Your Father, Daddy

LG Ware Mar 2, 2025

Come to Daddy’s wacky take on masculinity and love

Land of the Absurd and Messy
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Land of the Absurd and Messy

Adebayo Adeniran Mar 2, 2025

America has committed to a path of disaster. What's are the next steps?

How 'No Junk Food' Policy Ignores Food Deserts in Black Community
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How 'No Junk Food' Policy Ignores Food Deserts in Black Community

Dr. Allison Wiltz Mar 1, 2025

Systemic racism is a recipe for disaster

Black Brilliance: Student-Athlete From New Jersey Earns Perfect SAT Score
Student-athlete Sahil Negassi

Black Brilliance: Student-Athlete From New Jersey Earns Perfect SAT Score

Delaney Nickerson Mar 1, 2025

The student-athlete scored a 1530 the first time he took the standardized test

One Degree of Separation Between Us and MAGA
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One Degree of Separation Between Us and MAGA

William Spivey Feb 28, 2025

Someone you know has been DOGE’d

Donald Trump's Black Fan Club: Where are They Now?
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Donald Trump's Black Fan Club: Where are They Now?

William Spivey Feb 28, 2025

Tapping in with Stacey Dash. Ben Carson, Herman Cain, Pastor Darrell Scott, and Diamond & Silk

Who Told Cory Mills He Could Move Like a Teflon Don?
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Who Told Cory Mills He Could Move Like a Teflon Don?

William Spivey Feb 26, 2025

Rep Cory Mills Assaults Woman But Trump Prosecutor Won’t Sign Arrest Warrant

In Hindsight, The Batman Was an Expose on Incels
Warner Bros Studios

In Hindsight, The Batman Was an Expose on Incels

Garrick McFadden Feb 25, 2025

We missed the message.

Remembering Jerry Butler, One of the Coldest Songwriters on the Planet

Remembering Jerry Butler, One of the Coldest Songwriters on the Planet

Mark Anthony Neal Feb 25, 2025

His writer's workshop produced chart singles for the likes of Isaac Hayes and Aretha Franklin and developed songwriters such as Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy

A Felon President Endorses a Drug Dealer for Florida Governor
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A Felon President Endorses a Drug Dealer for Florida Governor

William Spivey Feb 24, 2025

Donald Trump supports Byron Donalds after not putting him in his cabinet

Are Timepieces In Its Loud Luxury Era?
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Are Timepieces In Its Loud Luxury Era?

Delaney Nickerson Feb 24, 2025

Jay-Z and Tom Brady’s Super Bowl watches were not quiet in appearance

Why Claim to Value Merit But Reject Qualified Black People
Black businessman enduring hardship with hand on face | Photo by Nicola Barts via Pexels

Why Claim to Value Merit But Reject Qualified Black People

Dr. Allison Wiltz Feb 24, 2025

How this principle disguises efforts to discriminate

How Raphael Saadiq Helped Charlie Bereal Rediscover His Voice
Dae & Dallas

How Raphael Saadiq Helped Charlie Bereal Rediscover His Voice

Peter A. Berry Feb 23, 2025

The musician discusses the influences that helped him create his new album, Walk With the Father

7 Things We Learned About LA Reid From the R&B Money Podcast

7 Things We Learned About LA Reid From the R&B Money Podcast

Laratee VanNieuwenhuyze Feb 23, 2025

Tank and J. Valentine pulled some epic information from the music legend

How They're Using Civil Rights Legislation to Halt Racial Progress
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How They're Using Civil Rights Legislation to Halt Racial Progress

Dr. Allison Wiltz Feb 23, 2025

Laws designed to safeguard racial minorities are being misused

Aren’t Country Clubs DEI?
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Aren’t Country Clubs DEI?

Luc Olinga Feb 22, 2025

President Donald Trump says he wants to restore meritocracy. Will he go after exclusive organizations and networks that give an unfair advantage to White men?

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