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Ben Shelton Won The Canadian Open, Nabbing His First ATP Masters 1000 Tournament

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It’s been a triumphant few days for American tennis star Ben Shelton, who, at 22 years old, won the Canadian Open and his first ATP Masters 1000 tournament. According to The Tennis Gazette, Shelton beat Karen Khachanov 6-7(5-7), 6-4, 7-6(7-3) in the Canadian Open final at Toronto’s Sobeys Stadium on Thursday night. Shelton’s powerful 124 mph […]

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Raleigh’s First Black-Owned Children’s Bookstore To Reopen On Juneteenth In 2026

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Liberation Station, the first Black-owned children’s bookstore in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, will be returning to a brick-and-mortar location in 2026. According to WRAL News, owners Victoria Scott-Miller and her husband were forced to close their bookstore. Now, the couple is coming back stronger than ever in a new space at Montague Plaza, a 15,000-square-foot facility in southeast Raleigh devoted

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‘Redeeming Justice’ Author Jarrett Adams On Turning His Wrongful Conviction Into A Mission To Help Others

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At 17 years old, the fate of Jarrett Adams fell into the hands of an all-white jury that sentenced him to prison for a crime he did not commit. However, there were other plans for him. Today, a pioneering lawyer, Adams has not only survived the system, but he also works tirelessly to fight it

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Why Are People Throwing Sex Toys At WNBA Players During Games?

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By now you’ve all seen it. It’s the neon dildo that has been seen around the world. Reportedly thrown during five different games, enough had already been enough. Now two suspects have been arrested. With all the goodwill that the WNBA has been generating over consecutive seasons, this gesture is unfortunate. Not to constantly compare

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The National Association Of Black Bookstores Has Launched: Here’s What To Know About The Group

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A group of trailblazers who own some of the most historic Black bookstores in the country have come together to launch the National Association of Black Bookstores. In a statement released on Wednesday, the group said NAB2 is a nonprofit organization created “to promote literacy, amplify Black voices and preserve Black culture.” Who are the

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Naomi Cemented A New Persona After WWE SummerSlam: Let’s Break It Down

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With this year’s WWE SummerSlam in the rearview mirror, a couple of things are for certain. For one, John Cena is absolutely the fans’ favorite again after a show-stealing performance during night two. But Naomi is also cementing herself as a heel that’s nothing to play with after a classic show opener on night two

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Is Sydney Sweeney A Republican? Donald Trump And JD Vance Are Co-Signing ‘Good Jeans’ (Genes)

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Good genes, eugenics, American Eagle and Sydney Sweeney. At a glance, this sounds like the strangest game of Mad Libs known to man. But unfortunately, this isn’t a silly wordplay game. This is real life. In July, Sydney Sweeney starred in a denim ad for American Eagle. Sounds simple enough, but things got weird almost

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Jasmine Guillory On The Rise Of #BookTok, Romance And Telling This ‘Drunk On Love’ Character’s Story

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Romance readers know Jasmine Guillory for her bestselling novels, but this summer, fans got something extra special: an exclusive look into her newest work, a relaxed conversation on representation and writing, and a behind-the-scenes peek at her latest brand collab. The event took place in Montauk, New York, as part of Liquid I.V.’s Club Quench

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USDA Cuts Programs Benefiting Black Farmers: Here’s What This Means

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is eliminating language that it has used for decades to address groups that have been the targets of past discrimination. In doing so, the USDA is further scaling back its efforts to address a long history of discrimination against Black and other minority farmers. Instead, under the Trump administration,

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Bubba Wallace Makes History As First Black Driver To Win Major Race On Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Oval

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On Sunday, Bubba Wallace made history as the first Black driver to win a major NASCAR race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval. According to The Associated Press, his history-making victory during the Brickyard 400 was not without its obstacles: serious fuel concerns, two overtimes, a rain delay, and having to face three-time Brickyard 400

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