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The Hidden Cost Of Maternity Leave: How To Reclaim Your Career Momentum

Dear FairyGodMentor, I was slated for a promotion and raise before I went out on leave and was told that we would revisit the discussion once I returned from maternity leave.Well,...

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Meet The People Behind The Newest Documentary On Black Land, Wealth, And Housing

Kristen LaRue Bond and Pierre Bagley are the two faces behind LEXINGTON… Resilience in the Redline, an award-winning documentary about Black land, wealth, housing, and the resilience of a small-town community. In a historic move, Kristen,.…

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Founder Of Black-Owned Doll Company Celebrates 2 Years, Thousands Of Dolls Sold

Shaneisha Dodson, the Founder, and CEO of Brilliant Girl, a Black-owned company that sells dolls, books, and other inspirational educational products for girls of color, is celebrating just two years in business with thousands of dolls…

WIT Wade Scholarship Program Offers Black Students $50K Toward A STEM Master’s Degree

Wade Institute of Technology (WIT), an experiential Silicon Valley-based college for students of African descent pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, announced that it is accepting…

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How Trump’s Administration Will Possibly Impact Black Americans

Alvin Tillery has been sounding the alarm to Democrats since October 2023 after he saw the party starting to lose one of its significant voting blocs: Black voters, particularly young...

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50 Cent Spends Time With Big Meech Amid BMF Founder’s Prison Release

50 Cent and Big Meech connect following the BMF founder's prison release.

Cybersecurity Expert Labels Black Friday As ‘Black Fraud Friday’ Thanks To Scammers

The most common scamming targets were listed as fake clothing or high-end tech gadgets.

Former NFL Player Ed Reed Welcomed Into Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity has announced Ed Reed has been accepted as a Fall 2024 initiate of the fraternity.

Monday, Nov 18

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The Future Of ‘Black Twitter’ Questioned As Many Users Exit The Social Platform

Amid the mass exodus from X, many wonder what the future holds for Black Twitter.

Clifton R. Wharton Jr., First Black President At Michigan State University, Dies At 98

During his tenure, he sustained the academic quality and rigor of students' studies, while granting more accessibility to education from those of disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Smino Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Harvard University’s Black Men’s Forum

Smino was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from Harvard University's Black Men's Forum

Ohio Officials Denounce Neo-Nazis After March Through Columbus

According to the Anti-Defamation League, the event in Columbus follows the same pattern as other, similar events across the country

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Jonathan Majors, Meagan Good Announce Engagement At Ebony Power 100 Gala

Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are ready to make it official as husband and wife.

Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Fined $100K For Post-Game Comment

After being fined $100,000 for "making an offensive and derogatory comment" LaMelo Ball stated he didn't mean to "offend anybody."

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Parents Want Transparency After ‘Hanging’ Incident At Maryland Elementary School

The parents of a seven-year-old boy believe that officials at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School in Waldorf, Maryland are not forthcoming about an incident that left their son with marks under his eyes and bruises on his neck.

Apalachee High Shooting Prompts $1M Liability Insurance Proposal For Assault Weapon Owners

Policies would be designed to assist with victim payment, death or property damage caused by assault weapons including medical, hospital, surgical and disability benefits.

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Donald Trump Promises To Declare National Emergency, Deploy Military For Massive Deportation Plans

Immigration experts have questions about the potential legal, logistical and budgetary limitations that go along with plans to carry out mass deportations.

Atlanta Hospitality Hall Of Fame Inducts Donata Russell Ross As An Industry Trailblazer

As for Russell Ross' own recognition, her appointment indicates her steadfast work within the hospitality industry.

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ESPN To Broadcast ‘Inside the NBA’ In New Partnership With NBA

Fans of TNT’s Inside the NBA have received great news after discovering that Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal will continue hosting the popular sports program well beyond this year.

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U.S. Department Of Justice Demands Police Records On Sonya Massey’s Killing

Now, a federal investigation into how the local police treat Black residents continues.

Daughter Is ‘Disgusted With The Metropolitan Police’ When Father Is Killed After 911 Call For Help

A total of six rounds were fired and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, although officers attempted to revive him.

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America’s Game Gets America’s Star: Beyoncé To Perform At Halftime of Ravens-Texans on Christmas

Beyoncé will again headline an NFL halftime show when the Houston Texans host the Baltimore Ravens on NFL Christmas Gameday, which will be streamed live on Netflix.

Dr. Wendy Osefo Named Distinguished Professor At Wesleyan University

Dr. Wendy Osefo returns to academia as a Distinguished Professor at Wesleyan University.

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Spelman Takes Top Prize At 9th Annual Black Enterprise BE Smart Hackathon

Cheers reverberated throughout downtown Charlotte as the team of coders from Spelman College displayed their tech prowess and masterful presentation skills to take the top prize at the 9th Annual...

HBCU Pioneer Harold L. Martin Sr. Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award For Transforming North Carolina A&T

Martin was awarded the lifetime achievement award for his work in the service of and leadership of HBCUs

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Historic First: Alabama To Have Two Black U.S. House Members Serving Together

Alabama is sending two Black representatives to the House of Representatives at the same time for the first time in history

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Sha’Carri Richardson Debuts The Comeback Of Nike’s Air Superfly Running Shoe

The debut is a perfect fit for Richardson, as the shoe supports runners with its sleek design.

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Bustin’ MAGA Moves: UFC Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones Does The ‘Donald Trump Dance,’ Gives Title Belt To President-Elect

Jones punctuated his win in Madison Square Garden by performing Donald Trump's dancing and later handing him his title belt and celebrating with the president-elect.

Sunday, Nov 17

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Dame Dash’s Roc-A-Fella Records Shares Now Belong To New York State

The State of New York intends to resell the stake in an effort to recover some of the funds spent without taking on any additional risk in an effort to collect on Dash's $8.7 million tax debt.

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Former NY Mayor Accused Of Racism In Lawsuit: ‘Blacks Should Stay With Blacks’

Guarino alleges in the lawsuit that Imbert, the head of RCI Industries, told him at one point that 'whites should stay with whites and Blacks should stay with Blacks.'