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DEI Is Dying — And Black Women Are the Collateral Damage

Corporate America’s retreat from diversity programs is costing Black women their jobs and erasing years of progress.
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'Screens Went Black': Newark Flights Disrupted by Philly Control Center Outage

CBS News obtained exclusive video from inside the Philadelphia TRACON during a critical 90-second radar failure impacting Newark airspace.
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Impact Report: Black Women’s Job Loss, Statue Controversy, Ras Baraka Arrest, White South African Refugees

From viral soundbites to sweeping policies, the world is undergoing rapid shifts. As headlines bounce between courtroom drama and campaign rallies, it’s easy to miss how every move is already reshaping the lives of Black Americans.
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New Music Friday: Rico Nasty, Snoop Dogg and Aminé Finds ‘Sunshine’ On New Album

Plus, new sounds from AZ Chike, Latto and BKTHERULA featuring Ty Dolla $ign.
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Big Freedia Confirms Death of Partner Devon Hurst

Hurst’s death marks a major personal loss for the star, who remembered him as a beloved member of the community.
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Fire Ravages Largest Remaining Antebellum Mansion in the South

Louisiana’s historic Nottoway Plantation suffered significant damage as flames tore through the 165-year-old estate.
05/16/2025

This Week in Good Black News: Carmelo Inspires Grads, Rihanna Teases New Music, and Gov. Wes Moore Signs Game-Changing Bills

Plus, a 79-year-old woman graduates from college after decades of putting family first.
05/16/2025

Nene Leakes Reveals Missed Opportunity to Join ‘The Real’

The ‘RHOA’ star says she passed on the spot, which went to Loni Love.
05/16/2025

Snoop Dogg Alleges That Warren G Has ‘Anger’ Over Not Being Signed to Death Row Records

Warren G wasn’t signed to Death Row after introducing record executives to Snoop.
05/16/2025

Angela Bassett Says She Wanted to ‘Impress’ Children With 2025 Met Gala Debut

The Emmy-winning actress said she had a ‘brilliant time’ attending fashion’s biggest night.
05/16/2025

BET Awards 2025: Texas Heat—How BigXthaPlug Is Making Southern Rap Loud, Lyrical, and Fresh Again

A Best New Artist nominee who’s bringing bar-heavy bangers back to the Texas rap scene with a voice you can't ignore and a presence that commands attention.
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