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It's Now Illegal to Fund DEI Programs in Florida
Life

Florida’s New DEI Law: What It Means for Cities and Counties

The new law limits how cities and counties across Florida can fund or promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives using public money.

Harvard University's $100M Slavery Project Under Fire
Life

Harvard’s $100M Legacy of Slavery Project is Falling Apart

Inside the firings, stalled research, and Antiguian backlash, raising new questions about Harvard’s $100 million slavery reckoning.

Leslie Jones Says Being a Tradwife is 'Legalized Slavery'
Pop Culture

Leslie Jones Rejects ‘Tradwife’ Life, Says ‘Marriage Is Legalized Slavery’

Inside Leslie Jones’ comments on the 'tradwife' trend, her take on marriage, and the Ziwe interview moment getting attention online.

Nick Cannon speaks onstage during the 2026 HBCU AWARE FEST at State Farm Arena on March 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Pop Culture

Nick Cannon Blasts Democrats as the 'Party of the KKK'

He also said he "f*cks" with President Donald Trump.

Trey Alston37 days ago
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama speaks during the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly.
Life

U.S. Votes Against UN Resolution Condemning Slave Trade

Argentina and Israel also opposed the resolution.

Jose Martinez40 days ago
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JERSEY CITY, NJ - DECEMBER 21: The sun sets on the skyline of midtown Manhattan and the Empire State Building on the winter solstice in New York City on December 21, 2025, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey.
Life

New York City Merchant’s House Museum Was Once a Safehouse on Undergound Railway

The secret passageway linked by a hidden dresser in the historic residence dates back to the 1830s.

Shaboozey in a tuxedo and cap stands on stage holding a trophy and a paper, speaking into a microphone.
Music

Shaboozey Addresses Backlash Over Saying ‘Immigrants Built This Country’ in Grammys Speech

The singer responds after social media users online said enslaved Black people built the country.

Alex Ocho90 days ago
Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo López
Sports

Teófimo López Apologizes For Slavery After Shakur Stevenson Beat Him Down

"My condolences to all you guys..." López said after losing to Stevenson.

Trey Alston93 days ago
NAVI MUMBAI, INDIA - NOVEMBER 22: Wiz Khalifa performs on stage at Loud Park on November 22, 2025 in Navi Mumbai, India.
Music

Wiz Khalifa Discovers Enslaved Ancestor, Thinks They'd Be 'Proud' of Him

The rapper made the discovery on the PBS program ‘Finding Your Roots.’

Lupita Nyong'o poses at an event, wearing a black outfit with a white, star-shaped collar and earrings, against a dark background.
Pop Culture

Lupita Nyong’o Says She Was Offered More Slave Roles After Oscar Win for ‘12 Years a Slave’

Nyong’o says post-Oscar scripts tried to box her into slavery roles, sparking renewed calls for industry change.

Mark Elibert162 days ago
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Serena Williams with long blonde hair, wearing a black blazer and leopard print top, stands against a light textured background.
Sports

Serena Williams Appalled by Cotton Plant Decoration in NYC Hotel: 'It Doesn't Feel Great'

Williams took to her Instagram Story after noticing cotton as decoration in her NYC hotel.

Jade Gomez221 days ago
M.I.A. performing, dressed in an Egyptian-inspired outfit with gold accessories, holding a microphone.
Music

M.I.A. Claims Jay-Z Wanted Her to Sign 'Slavery' Deal With NFL

The NFL filed a $16.6 million lawsuit against the singer after she flipped off the camera while performing at the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show.

Jose Martinez474 days ago
Kim Kardashian seated at a table, wearing a black outfit, with long dark hair, in a formal setting.
Pop Culture

Kim Kardashian Demands Higher Pay for Incarcerated Firefighters

She spoke out against the rate of $1 per hour that hundreds of Californian inmates are receiving.

Alex Ocho478 days ago
Detainees walk through the an outdoor yard at the Theo Lacy Facility in California.
Life

Californians Vote No to Proposition 6, Keeping Prison Slavery Legal

The reliably blue state voted against Proposition 6, which would have ended forced labor in prisons.

Joe Price540 days ago
A racist text message.
Life

Racist ‘Plantation’ Texts Allegedly Sent to People Nationwide After Election

People in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Michigan have reported receiving the text.

Joe Price544 days ago
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LeVar Burton at the Peabody Awards, wearing a patterned suit and tie
Pop Culture

LeVar Burton Responds to Man Claiming Tattoo of 'Hero' Kunta Kinte Proves He's 'Not Racist in Any Way'

The 67-year-old actor received an Emmy nod for his portrayal of Kunta Kinte in the 1977 TV miniseries.

Jose Martinez649 days ago
Group of people standing, each holding a smartphone, in a social gathering
Life

Massachusetts Teens Charged for Creating Racist Mock Slave Auction on Snapchat

Six students were suspended and charged after school officials became aware of the Snapchat group that included "henious" language and threats against people of color.

Alex Ocho780 days ago
Pop Culture

Kit Harington to Star in London Run of Jeremy O. Harris' Broadway Sensation 'Slave Play'

'Slave Play' follows three interracial couples who have undergone antebellum South-inspired sexual performance therapy.

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