From the outside looking in, competing for the title of “Miss” and “Mister” (also known as the kings and queens) may just look like a pageant or another exclusive title held on HBCU campuses. In reality, those elected for these roles serve as ambassadors and faces of the student body. Fun fact: Young women have […]
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Freddie Jackson, R&B Hitmaker Who Sang on His Own Terms, Dies at Age 69
R&B balladeer Freddie Jackson has died, his family announced on Tuesday, just days after the singer celebrated his birthday. He was 69. “Freddie was more than a legendary voice,” the family said in a statement. “He was a kind, generous soul who loved his fans, his family, his friends, and his music with everything he […]
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Black Women Are Joining Gun Groups in Atlanta Amid Political Tensions
The sporadic “pop!” of gunfire pierced the cool autumn air for hours at the South River Gun Club in Covington on Sept. 26 as Shante Stewart and her classmates took aim. Gold bullet casings decorated the gravel beneath their feet as the students lined up their shots. The targets were fluorescent orange sporting clays set […]
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A Series of Hanging Deaths Has Black Families Demanding Answers
This story discusses suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, help is available. You can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or use the chat feature at 988lifeline.org to connect with trained counselors 24/7. A teenage immigrant is reported […]
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What 9/11 Took From Her, She’s Now Giving to the Next Generation of Black Women Pilots
Nia Gilliam proclaimed she’d never fly again after 9/11. The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, felt normal. The Atlantic Coast Airlines plane had no engine problems or mechanical issues. Passengers were seated. The 25-year-old co-pilot and her superior, Capt. Shye Gilad, were ready to depart Newark Liberty International Airport for Boston. The bright blue skies […]
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Smithsonian’s Leader to Step Down Amid Trump Efforts to Reshape Black History
Photographs by Kuwilileni Hauwanga/Capital B Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian Institution’s first Black secretary, is stepping down after more than a year of escalating attacks from the White House over how the institution presents U.S. history. “I have spent nearly half of my life working at and being part of the Smithsonian family, and […]
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As Lil Nas X Spotlights Black Queer Men’s Mental Health, Advocates Push for Healing
This story discusses suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or use the chat feature at 988lifeline.org to connect with trained counselors. ARLINGTON, Virginia — Raised in a religious community […]
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Candace Owens Has Won the Trust These Women Refuse to Give Politicians
This story was originally reported by Mariel Padilla of The 19th. In 2016, Candace Owens emerged as a leading conservative voice, the rare Black woman backing then-candidate Donald Trump. In 2017, she was hired by Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit co-founded by Charlie Kirk. In 2020, she announced that she’d be joining The Daily […]
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Dolly Parton Made an Undeniable Mark on Black Culture
The “Queen of Country” Dolly Parton has died in Nashville, Tennessee, her family announced on Tuesday. The music icon was 80. “After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” Parton’s publicist, Marcel Pariseau, said Tuesday. Parton’s death reverberated across her […]
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Before Classes Begin, Morehouse Gives Its Freshmen a Lesson in Belonging
“I’ve got a feeling somebody’s trying to sneak in my house … Morehouse!” A boisterous crowd sang into the summer night air as they flanked a long line of young men dressed in white shirts and maroon ties as they exited King Chapel. It is with those words, sang by upperclassman and alumni, that Morehouse […]
