News reports following the January 9, 2022, Bronx apartment fire all read the same: New York City’s deadliest blaze in decades managed to kill 17 people, nearly half of which were children—all of which who were living in a low-income…
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EBONY Rundown: Kimora Lee Simmons Accused Russell Simmons of Bullying, Deion Sanders May Need His Foot Amputated, and More!
Kimora Lee Simmons Accused Russell Simmons Has Bullying Her and Their Kids To say that Russell Simmons didn’t have the most enjoyable Father’s Day weekend would be an understatement. Kimora Lee Simmons, his ex-wife, took to social media to accuse…
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The White House’s Juneteenth Celebration Honored Black Culture and Achievements
“America is a promise. A promise of freedom, liberty and justice,” Vice President Kamala Harris declared last week at a Juneteenth celebration on the White House’s South Lawn. “The story of Juneteenth, as we celebrate it, is the story of…
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America’s Father of Juneteenth and the Start of the 41-Year March Towards a National Holiday
On celebrating Juneteenth as a national holiday, we should recognize a powerful pioneer who, through decades of advocacy, elevated the status of Juneteenth, got it on the federal radar and paved the way for Juneteenth to be made a national…
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Black Wall Street Homecoming Celebrates Black Excellence During Juneteenth Weekend
Juneteenth weekend is here and it’s the best time to commemorate Black resilience, excellence and accomplishments. There is no better way to honor this holiday integral to African American heritage than at a hub of Black history. Starting June 15,…
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St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell Announces Bid for U.S. Senate
Wesley Bell, Prosecuting Attorney for St. Louis County, has announced that he will run for the U.S. Senate, reports St. Louis Public Radio. He becomes the latest Democratic candidate seeking to unseat Republican Josh Hawley. Bell, whose mother was a…
Read MoreJay-Z and Beyoncé Purchase Record-Breaking Property in California
If it’s one thing Beyoncé and Jay-Z are going to do, it’s “stack their money fast” and make monumental moves on behalf of their legacy. The Carters further solidified their generational wealth by closing on a $200 million property in…
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Vice President Kamala Harris Makes a Historic Visit to West Point Military Academy
Over the weekend, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the cadets at West Point Military Academy’s commencement exercises. Not only did this weekend make it the first time that Harris visited the prestigious institution, but it was also the first…
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EBONY Rundown: Mass Shooting in Hollywood, Florida, Shannon Sharpe’s Los Angeles Home Burglarized and More
Mass Shooting in Florida On Memorial Day, a mass shooting took place in Hollywood, Florida. Nine people were shot—including 4 minors and 5 adults—in the tragic incident and six of them are in stable condition. Police detained two men who…
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11-Year-Old Mississippi Boy Shot by Police After Calling 911 for Help
The community of Indianola, Mississippi has called for the firing of a police officer who shot an 11-year-old boy who called 911 for assistance, reports NBC News. Aderrien Murry was severely wounded after suffering a gunshot to his chest by an…
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