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Don’t Call Garcelle Beuvais ‘Auntie,’ Though You’ll Be Surprised Who Else

Actress Garcelle Beauvais is the latest to weigh in on all this viral "auntie," and now even more women are chiming in!
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Black Internet Responds to Meek Mill Getting Detained By New York Police

Rapper Meek Mill and his fans are speaking out after an unfortunate incident in New York City over the Halloween weekend.
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Don’t Call Garcelle Beauvais And Other Black Women ‘Auntie!’

Actress Garcelle Beauvais is the latest to weigh in on all this viral "auntie" chatter and now even more women are chiming in ...
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Charlotte Mayor’s Re-Election Threatened by Public Safety Debate

Terrie Donovan, Lyles’ Republican challenger, would become Charlotte’s first GOP mayor since Pat McCrory from 1999 to 2009.
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California’s ‘Unprecedented’ Prop 50 Vote Puts Spotlight on Black Voters

What is clear for most California voters heading to the polls on November 4 is that the stakes are too high to let minor hurt ...
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Trump Finally Responds to Federal Judge’s Ultimatum on SNAP Benefits

After two federal judges gave President Trump an ultimatum regarding SNAP benefits, he has finally made a decision.
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All the Show-Stopping Black Celebs’ Fashions at the 2025 LACMA Art + Film Red Carpet

From honoree Ryan Coogler to his 'Black Panther' collaborator Angela Bassett, and more, these Black stars slayed the red carpet!
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Virginia’s Next Governor Will Make History as First Woman

Democrat Abigail Spanberger or Republican Winsome Earle-Sears are set to make history when Virginia's governor's race is called on Tueday ...
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Internet Reacts To Erika Kirk and JD Vance’s Hug With These Theories and Memes

It has been almost two months since Charlie Kirk was killed at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University. Since his passing, Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, has taken over the reins of the ...