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Mara Brock Akil Sets Debut Fiction Novel ‘The Revelation Of Dionne Daphne’

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After turning Judy Blume’s classic novel into a critically acclaimed television series, Mara Brock Akil is debuting a book of her own. Brock, responsible for hit series like Forever, Being Mary Jane, and Girlfriends and more, is entering the fiction space with her debut novel, The Revelation of Dionne Daphne. “I wrote this novel with […]

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US women’s gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address

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By John Wawrow and Melissa Goldin The U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday. “We are sincerely grateful for the invitation extended to our gold medal–winning U.S. Women’s Hockey Team and deeply appreciate the recognition of their

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Judge blocks Trump DOJ from reviewing Washington Post reporter’s seized data

Judge blocks Trump DOJ from reviewing Washington Post reporter's seized data, National News /

By Gary Grumbach and Ryan J. Reilly A federal magistrate judge on Tuesday rescinded the Trump administration’s ability to examine data seized from Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson last month, saying he would “conduct an independent judicial review” of the materials obtained by the Justice Department through a search warrant. U.S. Magistrate Judge William B. Porter wrote that it was

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CIAA Basketball Tournament Day 1 Recap: Claflin women survive a scare

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The first day of the CIAA Basketball tournament brought about some exciting action, including a near-upset in the opening contest. Here is everything that transpired on Day 1 of the 2026 CIAA Basketball Tournament. Women Claflin 53, Lincoln (PA) 50 Player of the Game: Claflin G Ashari Lewis Claflin endured a rough and tough opening-round

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Teddy Riley Apologizes For R. Kelly Comment About Wanting To Work With Him Again

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While promoting his new memoir, Remember the Times, Teddy Riley reflects on his six-decade career, his creation of the new jack swing sound and his extensive work with some of music’s biggest names. However, recent comments about R. Kelly and the backlash that followed prompted the famed R&B producer to apologize. What did Teddy Riley

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Black Mother Ordered To Pay $3.2M To White Teen Over Racist Bullying Allegations

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A Texas jury has ordered the mother of a Black teenager and her attorney to pay millions to a white teenager over racial bullying allegations she made against him on social media following an incident involving him, several other classmates and the woman’s son five years ago. Details on the jury ruling and what Asher

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’60 Minutes’ Airs Anderson Cooper’s Story Debunking Trump’s White ‘Genocide’ In South Africa Claims

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Yet again, a 60 Minutes story that counters a Trump administration narrative has aired after being delayed and unusually scrutinized by CBS. This time, veteran journalist Anderson Cooper traveled to South Africa, finding evidence to debunk President Donald Trump’s inflammatory claim that a ‘genocide’ against white farmers occurred in the country. Cooper debunks claims of

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This Florida Native Is Bringing The First Black Jazz Festival To Orlando

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This Black History Month, Blavity is looking at community institutions that are Buying Back the Block. The Orlando Jazz Festival is bringing jazz to the city! Set to feature Terrace Martin, Chief Adjuah, and more, the festival is this year from March 21 to 22 and will be held at the Mennello Museum of American Art.

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‘RHOA’ Season 17 Trailer Sees This ‘Love & Hip Hop’ Alum Join As Fractured Friendships Take Center Stage

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It’s officially official: K. Michelle is now the first-ever Love & Hip Hop alum to join a Real Housewives series. How will her snark mesh with one-liner queen Phaedra Parks on The Real Housewives of Atlanta? Fans will have to tune into Season 17 to see. After months of speculation, the trailer for the upcoming

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Baylen Dupree Speaks Out After Tourette’s Advocate Yells Slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo: “Tics Are Not Thoughts”

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Reality TV star Baylen Dupree has spoken out after a Tourette’s advocate called Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo the N-word at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. Dupree, who stars on the reality show “Baylen Outloud”, wrote an extensive post on Instagram about her experience with Tourette’s syndrome and the importance of distinguishing between wild tics

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