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7 Black Music Pioneers You Should Know This Black Music Month

From rock ’n’ roll to jazz and soul, these pioneers deserve a rightful place in the spotlight.
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Black Creators Push Back on “Exposure” Culture, Demand Equity

Devin White and Mary Pryor explain why visibility isn’t enough—and how creators are reclaiming their worth.
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Black Oregon Firefighter Seeks Clemency After Assault Conviction

Brian “Hakiym” Simpson was sentenced to nearly six years in prison after a confrontation with a coworker who allegedly used a racial slur and initiated the altercation.
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Robin Thicke Marries April Love Geary in Romantic Cabo Ceremony

The longtime couple tied the knot in Mexico after a surprise second proposal in Cannes.
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Brian McKnight’s Estranged Son Niko McKnight Dead at 32

Niko McKnight’s passing was confirmed by his uncle Claude McKnight.
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Patti LuPone Apologizes for ‘Disrespectful’ Remarks About Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis

After Broadway backlash and an open letter signed by 500+ theater professionals, LuPone expresses regret over her New Yorker comments.
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Rajah Caruth Wins Second Career NASCAR Truck Series Race In Nashville

With the win, Caruth snapped a 31-race winless streak for the No. 71 Chevrolet Silverado.
06/02/2025

Black Teen Beaten by Mob Hurling Racial Slurs at California Concert

17-year-old Elijah Green’s family calls for hate crime charges after vicious assault caught on video.
06/02/2025

Mike ‘The Bodysnatcher’ McCallum, Legendary Jamaican Boxing Champion, Passes Away At 68

McCallum held world titles in three different weight classes and was inducted International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003.
06/02/2025

Coco Gauff & Francis Tiafoe Advance To The French Open Quarterfinal

Both are looking to win their first championship at Roland Garros
06/02/2025

BET Awards 2025: 'Alligator Bites Never Heal' Is Doechii’s Most Brilliant Statement Yet

With a nomination for Album of the Year at the BET Awards, Doechii delivers a sonic fever dream that blends swamp rap, R&B, punk, and pain into her most daring work yet.
06/02/2025

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