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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Black Alabama Teen Raises $38,000 for Children With Cancer by Cutting 19-Inch Afro

17-year-old Kieran Moïse of Huntsville, Ala., had spent six years growing his hair into a glorious afro. When it came time for Kieran to join the Air Force Academy, he had to cut his hair—a tough experience for any Black person who has spent years growing their hair into a beautiful display of volume, length and curly…

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Billie, Jimi and Virgil Take on Rock 'n' Roll 'n' Haute Couture

It’s finally haute couture season again and of course, Virgil Abloh started it off with a bang. Debuting his first haute couture presentation since the pandemic, Abloh titled this year’s Fall/Winter 2021 ready-to-wear collection “Laboratory of Fun.” Abloh expresses that he spent a lot of time thinking and redesigning…

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'Deeply, Deeply Sorry' Rachel Nichols Out as Sideline Reporter During the NBA Finals

Almost every single time I see ESPN reporter Malika Andrews on one of the network’s shows, I literally yell, “Why in the hell don’t they use her more?!?!” at my TV. For anyone who’s listened to the 26-year-old spend even 10 seconds breaking down everything from playoff expectations to NBA players amplifying calls for…

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Big Willy Weekend: Will Smith Pays for Entire 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in New Orleans

Now this is a story all about how the Independence Day celebration in a Southern town got canceled last year—but just sit right there—I’ll tell you how Will Smith brought it back this year with flair! (You see what I did there? Y’all see what I did there.)

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Nine-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Lewis Partners With Silk to Support HBCU Athletes With Their Own Olympic Dreams

With the Tokyo Olympics set to begin on July 23, nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis might not be running circles around his competition anymore in the 100-meter dash, but he’ll still be very much involved in the festivities. Aside from coaching the next generation of superstar talent, he’s partnered with Silk

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Pride & Prejudice: Exploring Black LGBTQ+ Histories and Cultures

  In the rich tapestry of history, the threads of Black LGBTQ+ narratives have often been overlooked. This journey into their stories is an ...