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BET Awards 2025: How Cole Bennett Became the Music Video Architect of a Generation

From basement edits to viral visuals that shaped a new era of hip hop, Cole Bennett’s rise proves that DIY dreams can still rewrite the rules.
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BET Awards 2025: Jalen Brunson Went From Underdog to MVP Energy

The Knicks guard won Sportsman of the Year in 2024 by balling out, leading hard, and turning doubters into fans.
05/01/2025

BET Awards 2025: 'Bob Marley: One Love' Brought the Legend Back to Life

The biopic won Best Movie in 2024 by reintroducing Bob Marley’s spirit to a new generation—and making it feel timely all over again.
05/01/2025

From Du Bois to Dapper Dan: A Legacy of Black Dandyism

The 2025 Met Gala exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, is a deep dive into the elegance, edge, and evolution of Black men’s fashion
05/01/2025

L.A. County Approves $4 Billion Settlement in Juvenile Sex Abuse Cases

The largest payout of its kind in U.S. history compensates nearly 7,000 survivors of decades-long abuse in county-run juvenile facilities and foster care.
04/30/2025

Fraternity Expels Three Members Following Southern University Hazing Death

The expelled students face criminal charges in connection with the death of 22-year-old Damari Lewis, whose family is demanding justice and institutional accountability.
04/30/2025

Haitian Woman Dies in ICE Custody After Medical Emergency in Louisiana

The 43-year-old mother was seeking asylum when she died in U.S. immigration custody, raising questions about detainee care and transparency.
04/30/2025

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