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Voletta Wallace, Mother of The Notorious B.I.G., Dies at 72

The beloved mother of the late hip-hop icon dedicated her life to preserving his legacy.
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Fueling a hidden economy of cheap labor, mass incarceration connects modern prisons to the profits of enslavement.
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Meet Elsie, the Country Star Making Space for Black Voices in Nashville

After industry setbacks and taking on motherhood, Elsie is stepping into her power — with a viral hit, an upcoming EP, and a mission to amplify Black voices in country music.
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Chi Ossé is inspiring a new generation of New Yorkers to get into politics

With an outside-in approach to legislative change, Ossé has taken his progressive politics from the streets to City Council, and is taking the rest of us along for the ride.
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Jharrel Jerome Is Here for the Long Game — And Hollywood Is Taking Notes

With an Emmy, a powerful new role, and a commitment to telling untold stories, Jharrel Jerome is building a legacy beyond the screen.
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How Laila! Turned Self-Doubt into Viral Hits

Whether she’s rapping, singing, or producing, Laila! is making music on her own terms — and it’s paying off.
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JuJu Watkins Is Building More Than a Basketball Career

True to LA, growing her game, and always giving back, JuJu Watkins is both now and next.
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Today in History: Malcolm X’s Assassination and Its Lasting Impact

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was fatally shot in Harlem’s Audubon Ballroom.
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A$AP Rocky Named Ray-Ban Studios’ First Creative Director

The rapper and fashion icon is bringing his vision to Ray-Ban after securing a major legal win.
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