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Spelman grad Janay Lesley believed her breakthrough was possible, even when the answer didn’t come right away. Four years after asking Lil Baby for assistance, the Atlanta rapper came through, covering her $24K in student loan debt.

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Summer is here, and so is the fight against the funk. From Caribbean-inspired scents to floral favorites and luxury body oils, these Black-owned fragrance brands have your summer scent covered. ☀️

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Behind every healthy Black man may be an entire support system. As Men's Health Month shines a light on "Partners in Care," experts say community, family and accountability can help save lives.

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Update: A Texas jury has sentenced Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison for the stabbing death of fellow student-athlete Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas, track meet.

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Michelle Williams isn't holding back. In a chat with Keke Palmer, the DC3 singer is reflecting on Whitney Houston’s advice, viral Destiny's Child moments and why she’s keeping her love life out of the spotlight.

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Your summer reading list just got hotter. ☀️📚 From Kennedy Ryan and Tia Williams to buzzy debuts and sci-fi love stories, these 10 romance novels by Black authors deserve a spot in your beach bag.

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Stephen A. Smith is firing back at Donald Trump. After Trump questioned his IQ, the ESPN host used "First Take" to blast the president's NBA Finals appearance, blaming him for bringing bad luck to the Knicks. 🏀

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The degree is earned. The job market is uncertain. The student loan balance is waiting. New research highlights the financial pressures many Black graduates are facing as they step into adulthood.

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A North Texas jury has found 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet. Anthony faces a sentence ranging from 5 years to life in prison.

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Jay-Z is taking the “Jay-Z 30” celebration global. 🐐 The rap icon has announced anniversary performances in Paris and Los Angeles this fall, continuing a yearlong tribute to a catalog that helped shape hip-hop history.

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For theGrio, Dominique Fluker explores Barcelona one mile at a time, from the awe-inspiring Sagrada Família to scenic mountain roads, while test-driving Volvo's all-electric EX60.

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A'ja Wilson keeps making history. The Las Vegas Aces star became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 career points, breaking a record previously held by Diana Taurasi.

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Jalil Richardson says facial recognition technology got it wrong. The North Carolina man spent nearly three months jailed before charges against him were ultimately dismissed.

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A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling the executive branch exceeded its authority and imposed an unauthorized tax on employers.

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The Trump-Stephen A. Smith back-and-forth just got more personal. After Smith criticized Trump's NBA Finals appearance, Trump questioned the ESPN commentator's intelligence.

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Facing a potential 3-0 deficit, Victor Wembanyama delivered. The Spurs star led San Antonio to a Game 3 victory over the Knicks at MSG, cutting New York's Finals lead to 2-1.

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A jury has convicted Dmitriy Popov in the 2023 killing of dancer O'Shae Sibley, finding him guilty of first-degree manslaughter as a hate crime. Sibley's death sparked national outrage and calls for justice.

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Ashley Everett is speaking in her own voice. The former Beyoncé dance captain says she was never fired, never retired and never fell out with Beyoncé, calling years of internet rumors far from the truth with a new podcast

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Idris Elba is shutting down the James Bond rumors. In a new interview, the actor says the role was “never legit,” questions whether global audiences would embrace a Black Bond and says the franchise should remain “escapism.”

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President Donald Trump’s recent outburst in an interview with Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press” reflects a larger pattern.

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