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BAM’s ‘Word. Sound. Power.’ program highlights the storytelling tradition from the African griots to the hip-hop MCs

BAM’s ‘Word. Sound. Power.’ program highlights the storytelling...

The co-curators and performers of Brooklyn Academy of Music’s annual celebration...

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Don Lemon fired from CNN

Don Lemon fired from CNN

Lemon’s ouster came the same day that Fox News announced it was abruptly parting...

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Twitter restores verification for some celebrities, including Chadwick Boseman and Kobe Bryant

Twitter restores verification for some celebrities, including...

After being stripped of their blue checkmarks, over the weekend, some celebrities...

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Tucker Carlson getting booted off Fox News is a win for America

Tucker Carlson getting booted off Fox News is a win for...

OPINION: Tucker Carlson used his Fox News show to spread lies and racist ideas —...

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Simone Biles and husband Jonathan Owens gearing up for destination wedding

Simone Biles and husband Jonathan Owens gearing up for...

The couple got married ahead of their upcoming destination wedding. Simone Biles...

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‘The Blackening’ horror film to debut with Tribeca Festival at the Apollo

‘The Blackening’ horror film to debut with Tribeca Festival...

The highly anticipated film premiered to rave reviews last year at the Toronto International...

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Zendaya makes surprise appearance, performance at Coachella

Zendaya makes surprise appearance, performance at Coachella

The Emmy Award winner sang two songs during Labrinth’s Saturday set at Coachella’s...

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USC renames building after Black community leader Celia Dial Saxon

USC renames building after Black community leader Celia...

A residential hall at 700 Lincoln Street now bears the name Celia Dial Saxon Hall....

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The front door, threshold of welcome — and perilous border

The front door, threshold of welcome — and perilous border

The American front door is the landscape’s most intimate and personal of borders,...

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Delaware governor says he won’t block marijuana legalization

Delaware governor says he won’t block marijuana legalization

A marijuana legalization bill will become law in Delaware Sunday, April 23. DOVER,...

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Gunfire took their son at 20. Now it takes his daughter, 12

Gunfire took their son at 20. Now it takes his daughter,...

Se’Cret Pierce, 12, was shot in the head by a stray bullet during a drive-by shooting...

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In Florida, Harris announces $562M for climate resilience

In Florida, Harris announces $562M for climate resilience

Harris traveled to Miami on Friday to announce funding for climate change resiliency...

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Court upholds ban on South Africa’s apartheid-era flag

Court upholds ban on South Africa’s apartheid-era flag

The flag was replaced in 1994 when Nelson Mandela won national elections, ending...

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Indiana county swears in first Black judge in county history

Indiana county swears in first Black judge in county history

Erika C. Stallworth will take over the role previously filled by W. Jonathan Forker, who...

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Lizzo brings drag queens on stage, protesting Tennessee law

Lizzo brings drag queens on stage, protesting Tennessee...

Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed into law legislation against “adult cabaret” in...

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39 bodies dug up in cult investigation of pastor in Kenya

39 bodies dug up in cult investigation of pastor in Kenya

A tipoff from members of the public led police to raid the pastor’s property in...