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Death by a Thousand Words: COVID-19 and the Pandemic of Ableist M...
“The disabled and elderly are the most likely to die from this virus.” I closed my eyes and beat back the desire to scream-cry at the news before me. I
by Imani Barbarin

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Letitia Wright’s ‘Wakanda Forever’ Stunt Injury...
British actress Letitia Wright is in recovery today after being injured during a stunt on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. A Marvel spokesperson
by Tayo Bero

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Megan Thee Stallion Wins Two Big Legal Victories — Against Her La...
Megan Thee Stallion scored two major legal wins this week, after a judge granted her the go-ahead to release the remix of BTS’ Butter that she is feature
by Tayo Bero

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She Was One In A Million — The R29Unbothered Team Remembers Aaliyah
There’s a clip going viral of Aaliyah appearing on BET’s 106 & Park on August 21, 2001. In the video, the then 22-year-old singer is just as you re
by R29 Unbothered

Entertainment
Look Out, Bachelor In Paradise — Hot Boy Riley Has Arrived
I’m just going to come right out and say it: Riley Christian is the perfect candidate for Bachelor in Paradise. After a year without Bachelor Nation
by Ineye Komonibo

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These Herbalists Are Helping Black Women Heal — One TikTok At A Time
According to the latest TikTok trends, herbalism is the new glow-up hack. For decades, herbalists have used plants for healing purposes and to study the im
by Celeste Polanco

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American Idol Alum Syesha Mercado Is Still In The Midst Of...
Singer and American Idol alum Syesha Mercado has regained custody of one of her two young children who were taken from her by authorities in Florida. Merc
by Tayo Bero

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Civil Rights Legend Lucille Times Dies At 100, Leaving A Lasting ...
Lucille Times, a Montgomery civil rights activist who got into a fist fight with the same bus driver Rosa Parks stood up to, passed away late Monday even
by Tayo Bero

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‘The White Lotus’ And The Limits Of White Self-Critique
*Spoilers for Season 1 of The White Lotus The White Lotus is the latest HBO prestige dramedy satire on whiteness. A mix of its predecessors Suc
by Brooke Obie

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The Woman Assaulted By Nicki Minaj’s Husband Is Setting The Recor...
*Editor’s note: this story contains discussions about sexual violence, threats and intimidation. Jennifer Hough — who was assaulted by Nicki Minaj?
by Tayo Bero

Style
Beyoncé Wore Chaps & Cow-Print Opera Gloves In Ivy Park’s N...
Update: The Ivy Park Rodeo collection is now available to shop on adidas.com and below. This story was originally published on August 6, 2021. Giddy up: Fo
by Eliza Huber

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Caramel Curves Motorcycle Club On Being Co-Signed By Rihanna And ...
The recent ad campaign for Rihanna’s lingerie line Savage x Fenty features a group of five badass Black women in bustiers, panties and fishnets riding on
by Hanna Phifer

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The Reaction To Chadwick Boseman’s Last MCU Performance Will Have...
It’s an emotional and bittersweet day for fans of the late Chadwick Boseman as Disney+ streams the second episode of the animated series What if…? whic
by Tayo Bero

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Nichole Perkins Is Giving Black Women Permission To Be Perfectly ...
Nichole Perkins, a renowned pop culture commentator and former podcast host, is not afraid to dive deep. On the award-winning Thirst Aid Kit podcast, for e
by Stephanie Long

News
Naomi Osaka Shouldn’t Have To Explain Her Anxiety
During her first press conference since withdrawing from the French Open, tennis champion Naomi Osaka answered questions about her preparation routine and
by Lydia Wang

Entertainment
Joshua Jackson On His Two Proposals & Playing The Anti-P...
Against my better judgement, and at the risk of losing any semblance of journalistic objectivity, I start my conversation with Joshua Jackson by effusively
by Kathleen Newman-B...

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Serena Williams On Slowing Down & Getting Emotional During The
There is a lot about Serena Williams the public knows: she’s a 23-time grand slam winner, a fashion mogul, a wife, mother and the greatest athlete of all
by Kathleen Newman-B...

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Everything You Need To Know About What’s Happening In Haiti...
Haiti is currently grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Caribbean nation this past Saturday, killing at lea
by Tayo Bero

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Leave Fat Black Women The F*ck Alone
“They don’t know I do it for the culture, goddamn,” Lizzo sings on her newest single, “Rumors.” Though it’s the opening line of the upbeat pop
by Brooke Obie

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The White Lotus Did Belinda Dirty, But Natasha Rothwell Sh...
Welcome to “What’s Good,” where we break down what’s soothing, distracting, or just plain good in the streaming world with a “rooting for everybo
by Kathleen Newman-B...

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