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RIP Tina Turner, "too much Black history" in Alabama, and a dental office dragging
Friday, May 26, 2023.
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The self-destructive gospel of the Passport Bros
The Passport Bros say they’re seeking love from "traditional" women abroad. Critics, however, say it is simply a new-age twist on an age-old practice.
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DeSantis defunds diversity college programs, Graduation season, Beyhive swarms Europe
Friday, May 19, 2023.
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Bobby Caldwell’s wife issues heartfelt thank you to Black listeners: ‘He’d be honored’
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How Tubi is opening doors for independent Black filmmakers
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The self-destructive gospel of the Passport Bros
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He’s the only full-time Black professor dedicated to African American studies. Students are fighting to save his job.
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How Black men work to incorporate joy in the classroom—and why retaining them is key
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Saving Black Twitter, California reparations update, Jamie Foxx's privacy
Friday, May 12, 2023.
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A patient's mini twists nearly kept her from getting needed brain imaging
Some patients have been told to remove all hair extensions, braids, cornrows, or wigs before getting an EEG.
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Florida 'election police' fallout, Jordan Neely killing, short WHCD recap
Friday, May 5, 2023
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A sit down with Dionne Warwick
"I know I have so much more to give."
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RIP Harry Belafonte, Parents eyeing Afrocentric schools, NAACP sues Mississippi
Friday, April 28, 2023
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He’s the only full-time Black professor dedicated to African American studies. Students are fighting to save his job.
Scott Heath is the only full-time professor at Loyola University dedicated to the African American studies program. His job is up at the end of the…
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Ralph Yarl update, Fantasia picks HBCU, 'Cop City' protester autopsy released
Friday, April 21, 2023. (We're almost at 10,000 subscribers! Thank you to everyone for spreading the word about this newsletter)
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