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Princess Tiana’s Story Expands With Exhibit, Launched At Dooky Chase, The Restaurant That Inspired Her Roots

The magic of Disney is authenticity, and it was present during the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans in early July. During a brunch held at Dooky Chase, the James Beard Award-winning restaurant that is central to the story of the beloved Disney princess Tiana, the legacy company, alongside creatives from Walt Disney

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WNBA Players Make A Strong Statement At All-Star Game With ‘Pay Us What You Owe Us’ Shirts

WNBA players made a strong statement to the league during the All-Star Game on Saturday. As they came out for warmups before the start of the game, the players wore shirts that read “Pay us what you owe us.” The clips soon went viral on the internet and sparked a discussion between people who support

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Have We Witnessed The End Of The WWE’s Big 3 Rivalry?

The WWE’s second-ever all-women’s premium live event, Evolution, came in with a bang. One of the night’s highlight moments was a special referee match that featured the WWE’s Big 3 one more time. A returning Bianca Belair as special referee oversaw a no-holds-barred grudge match between Jade Cargill and Naomi. On a night that overachieved

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Shemar Stewart’s Contract Standoff With The Cincinnati Bengals: Everything To Know

Shemar Stewart was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals as a first-round pick during the 2025 NFL Draft in April. The 21-year-old athlete has yet to sign a contract with the team. Rumors started circulating surrounding his rookie status with the Bengals as contract negotiations are still ongoing, and as Stewart was seen working out at

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The Rise, Legacy And Blueprint Of Black R&B Groups Take Center Stage In ‘The Quiet Storm’ Book

It’s more important than ever to know your history, and DJ, music historian and author Amani Roberts has taken matters into his own hands when it comes to tracing the legacy of Black R&B groups. Through his book, The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion and Pain of R&B Groups,

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Taylor Rooks Launches The Taylor Rooks Foundation: ‘Equity Starts With Access’

Sports journalist and producer Taylor Rooks has announced the launch of her upcoming foundation, The Taylor Rooks Foundation, Blavity can exclusively report. TRF is described as “a nonprofit initiative fiscally sponsored by Players Philanthropy Fund Inc.” that is “dedicated to empowering underserved communities and amplifying underrepresented voices by meeting needs that are often overlooked with

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Why Are Professional Players Still Getting Caught Up In Gambling?

As sports betting is becoming more legal by the month, it was only a matter of time before gambling scandals hit the games again. We’ve been familiarized with the ills of Pete Rose in years past, as well as Tim Donaghy. Major League Baseball and the NBA have tried their darnedest to separate themselves from

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Depression Is Under-Diagnosed In The Black Community – Here’s Why And What To Do About It

Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people every year. But in the Black community, it often goes unnoticed or untreated because of stigma, lack of access, cultural influence or mistrust. Many people may not realize they are struggling with depression or may feel ashamed to talk about it. This article

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