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From the ER to the Funeral Home: How Hospitals Are Failing Black Mothers Postpartum

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Amy Sherald Brings Her Powerful Portraits to The Whitney Museum for Her First-Ever NYC Solo Show

American Sublime explores Black beauty, joy, and humanity through nearly 50 breathtaking paintings.
04/11/2025

LeVar Burton Tapped to Deliver Howard University’s 2025 Commencement Address

The beloved actor, literacy advocate, and cultural icon will speak to graduates on the Yard during the university’s 157th commencement ceremony.
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Ja Morant Vows to Continue 'Grenade' Celebration 'Until Somebody Has a Problem With It'

After $75,000 fine for finger-gun gestures, Grizzlies star now mimics throwing grenades as Charles Barkley calls his behavior "immature."
04/11/2025

White Georgia Teacher Writes N-Word on Board—Students Demand Accountability

The incident is being investigated, but for many, it’s part of a larger pattern of unchecked racism in American classrooms.
04/11/2025

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