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Zoe Saldaña calls out the double standard actors of color face in Hollywood

Zoe Saldaña says women and actors of color are too often expected to answer political questions that their white male colleagues are not asked. The Oscar winner, who became the highest-grossing actor ...

Brandy is singing the new ‘A Different World’ theme, but its story starts with Dawnn Lewis

From Dawnn Lewis to Aretha Franklin and now Brandy, the iconic "A Different World" theme song has a history as legendary as the show itself.
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David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic primary, putting state’s first Black governor within reach

David Crowley has won the Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin, defeating Democratic socialist candidate Francesca Hong in a closely watched primary race that has arguably been chaotic and ...
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Hana Scott tried taking Michelle Obama’s ‘go high’ approach. Baltimore’s first lady says she’s had enough

Whether you’re the first Black person to step into a role or following in footsteps already laid, holding public office comes with a particular kind of scrutiny. This week, Baltimore’s first lady, ...
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18-year-old Black woman sues Arkansas State Police Trooper after dashcam shows her being thrown and punched in the face mid-arrest

Ten days after 18-year-old Alisa Hackett was seen on video being slammed and punched by an Arkansas State Police Trooper, Hackett is now suing the officer. Hackett is suing Moisses Arellano after the ...
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David Crowley could make Wisconsin history after a governor’s race full of twists

The race for the Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin has emerged as one of the messiest and most chaotic races of the 2026 election primary season. On Tuesday, Wisconsin voters will ...

Damon Wayans joins David Alan Grier on ‘St. Denis Medical’ for an ‘In Living Color’ reunion

Nearly three decades after their groundbreaking sketch series ended, the comedians are teaming up again on NBC.
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Trump calls Democratic candidates ‘jihadists’ as GOP attacks on Muslim politicians intensify

President Donald Trump is facing criticism after describing Democratic candidates as “jihadists” while also making disparaging remarks about Somali Americans. His comments come amid increasingly ...

DiJonai Carrington pushes back on criticism after ‘White Privilege’ post following WNBA ejection

DiJonai Carrington says her "white privilege" post wasn't about the foul that got her ejected, firing back at Emmanuel Acho's criticism.

‘Trippy how life works’: Rihanna takes her kids back to the Barbados street where her dreams began

Rihanna reflected on her journey as RZA, Riot and Rocki visited the road renamed in their mother’s honor in Barbados.

Louisiana man spent 42 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. The state still won’t pay him

Elvis Brooks compensation fight continues as Louisiana’s attorney general opposes his claim for up to $480,000 after 42 years in prison.
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Close friend of Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow launches GoFundMe to support her as legal battle over his estate continues

Last month, the court battle over Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s estate gained national attention after his widow, Tenisha Warner, sought to receive funds from the family trust, which is overseen by his ...