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Publix and the organizers of the Black Book Bash, the inaugural literary festival celebrating Black authors, are at odds after organizers said the grocery chain withdrew its sponsorship just days before Friday’s kickoff in Jacksonville, Florida. Publix has denied the claims. What are Black Book Bash organizers and Publix saying about the situation? According to […]

Champion boxer Terence “Bud” Crawford was pulled over and ordered to exit his car at gunpoint during a traffic stop early Sunday morning in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, just hours after a parade was held in his honor after his victory against fellow boxer Canelo Alvarez in September. What happened to Crawford and his

Snapchat has announced it will start charging users for storing photos and videos, a core feature of the social media platform. The news comes as Snapchat previously introduced a premium subscription feature, Snapchat+, in 2022. Introduced in 2016, the Memories feature on the social media platform quickly became a popular way for users to archive photos and videos

Google has been accused of censoring searches relating to President Donald Trump’s mental fitness. The site’s AI functions appear not to provide AI Overviews for queries relating to Trump and dementia, despite giving results for similar searches of other presidents. The disparity raises questions about censorship and the double standards applied to Trump. Google AI

The Root, a prominent Black media outlet known for its coverage of Black issues, is set to have changes in its ownership. CNN reported that Ashley Allison, the network’s political strategist and commentator, announced Thursday that she would be acquiring The Root from G/O Media, a digital media holding company controlled by a private equity