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Aaron Judge Tops Cal Raleigh And Earns Third AL MVP Award In Tight Race

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge edged Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in a tight race to win his third American League Most Valuable Player award in four seasons, solidifying his place among other MLB and New York greats. Judge and Raleigh were neck-and-neck in the race for the league’s MVP In recent months, the […]

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What To Know About The Underground Railroad Corridor In Upstate New York And Its Progress

Auburn, New York, was Harriet Tubman’s chosen home. There are ongoing efforts to keep her work and legacy alive, specifically annually with International Underground Railroad Month, which takes place every September. This year, New York is moving forward with the creation of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Corridor, a proposed heritage byway from

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Nikole Hannah-Jones To Open Bookstore/Bar In Historic Bed-Stuy Building

Bed-Stuy is getting a new home for books, culture and conversation under the direction of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones. Hannah-Jones is teaming up with New York entrepreneurs Rotimi and Ayo Akinnuoye and Baldwin & Co. owner DJ Johnson to open The North Star Books + Bar, which wil lbe inside the former Macon Hardware storefront at

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Donnell Whittenburg Becomes First American Male Gymnast To Win Gold On Rings At World Championships

American gymnast Donnell Whittenburg has made history after a mesmerizing performance at the World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia. Forbes reported that Whittenburg defeated Adam Asil of Turkey to become the first American man to capture gold on the rings. At 31 years old, Whittenburg is also the oldest U.S. man to win a gymnastics title

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Ro James On Protecting His Art — Just Like His Aunt, Prince Collaborator Rosie Gaines

It’s been a decade since Ro James took the music world by storm with arguably one of the number one records about consent, “Permission.” Ten years later, so much has transpired when it comes to the evolution of not only James but also his artistry and craftsmanship as a musician, too. His latest endeavor includes

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Afro Latino Photographer Andres Norwood Honored These Skateboarding Figures For Hispanic Heritage Month

Photographer and creative director Andres Norwood is known for his work that centers identity, culture, and authentic storytelling. This Hispanic Heritage Month, he teamed up with adidas for its Nuestra Cultura Al Mundo initiative, a campaign that highlights skateboarders Jenn Soto and Diego Nájera — two athletes whose stories connect heritage, creativity, and community. As

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Debbie Allen On Her Barbie Honor And How Her Son Norman Jr. Inspired ‘Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’

Debbie Allen is officially getting her own Barbie doll! The renowned actress, producer, director, dancer, and entrepreneur is being honored with a Barbie Tribute doll to commemorate her accomplishments in shaping the world of entertainment.  “This is such excitement for me and my whole family,” Allen told Blavity in a recent interview. “I mean, people

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Artist Harold Caudio Transforms Skittles, Coffee Beans And More Into Portraits Of Black Icons In Latest Exhibit

Self-taught visual artist Harold Caudio is redefining the boundaries of creativity with his latest exhibit, “Colored Collextion.” The Haitian American artist moves beyond traditional mediums, transforming everyday materials like Skittles, coffee beans and yarn into portraits and installations that celebrate Black excellence in a vibrant, unforgettable way. By working with items familiar to daily life,

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Solange Brings Visionary Sound and Saint Heron to USC Thornton’s Beyond Category Series

The University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music is in for a healthy dose of radical creativity. In the highly respected Beyond Category Series, Dean Jason King welcomes Solange Knowles and her Saint Heron collaborators Shantel Aurora and Sabla Stays for an unconventional conversation and sonic exploration of sound, memory, and community. It is

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