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Black Dermatologist Dr. Cula Svidzinski Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center in America Dedicated to Skin of Color

In a significant moment for dermatology and inclusive aesthetic medicine, board-certified physician Dr. Cula Svidzinski, MD, PhD, has launched Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC). This...

Lil Baby Pays Off $24,000 Student Debt for Recent Spelman Graduate

In a moment that has drawn national attention and sparked discussions about joy, opportunity, and generational impact, Grammy-winning rapper Lil Baby has kept a personal promise by paying off over...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Fresh Sexual Assault Claims as LA Prosecutors Review Allegations

Amid the ongoing legal issues faced by Sean “Diddy” Combs in the U.S. justice system, new sexual assault allegations are currently under review by prosecutors in Los Angeles County. This adds a new...

Why Black Farmers Are Fighting to Restore $127 Million in USDA Funding

A coalition of Black farmers, tribal groups, and supporting organizations has taken their fight to federal court to restore $127 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant funding that was...

Karamo Brown Opens Up About Suffering After Cosmetic Procedure Went Wrong

Television personality and cultural influencer Karamo Brown has shared for the first time the physical and emotional impact of a cosmetic surgery that went wrong. This revelation adds a personal...

Minnesota GOP Holds Moment of Silence for Derek Chauvin Days After George Floyd’s Death Anniversary

A decision by delegates at the Minnesota Republican Party’s 2026 state convention has sparked renewed discussion about justice, accountability, and the lasting impact of the death of George...

Bill Cosby Ordered to Pay Nearly $60 Million to Sex Abuse Accuser After Judge Rejects New Trial Request

Bill Cosby has faced another significant legal defeat after a California judge refused his request for a new trial. This leaves in place a civil judgment requiring the former television star to pay...

Atlanta Nightlife Mourns Opium Nightclub Co-Owner Sharell Canty After Deadly Shooting

Atlanta’s nightlife community is mourning the loss of Sharell Canty, the 44-year-old co-owner of Opium nightclub. Her life was tragically taken in a shooting in Gwinnett County, Georgia, over Memorial...

George Clinton Sues UMG, Claims Over $1M in Unpaid Royalties Were Withheld

Funk icon George Clinton, the founder of Parliament-Funkadelic, has filed a federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), according to reports. He claims that more than $1.1 million in...