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White Man Disguises Himself as a Black Man for Research?

Author Sam Forster faced backlash over his announcement of “Seven Shoulders: Taxonomizing Racism in Modern America” after implying he disguised himself as a Black man. Critics questioned his approach,...

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#YRRecap: The 5 Stories You May Have Missed This Week

Before you dive into what’s happening today, take a look at what may have fallen off your radar earlier this week. Captivating, Flawlessly Executed: ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3, Part 2 The Gee Code: Will...

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THE LOWDOWN: Tradwife Goes Mask Off, Proudly Says N-Word

So this is far from our first rodeo with white people saying the N-word, “hard R” or otherwise, but despite the usual controversy and job firing, this TikToker is doubling down and even speaking of a...

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How Social Media Affects Gen Z’s Confidence

Social media is an integral part of many people’s lives, but can it put pressure on the way individuals present themselves to the world? A new Forbes Health and Talker Research survey of 2,000...

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Hey, Chicago! Need Plans for Juneteenth?

Did you know that slavery remained legal even after the establishment of Juneteenth? All up until the 13th amendment had been ratified by enough states to become law through the U.S. on December 6,...

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Infinite Aid: How to be an Ally to the Autistic Community

It is important to talk about ways to be an ally to peers diagnosed with autism. Neurotypical people are those who do not have autism or other neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior,...

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Gen Z’s Saving More Than Other Generations to Feel Financially Prepared

What would it take to feel financially prepared? New research has found the average American feels prepared for the worst once they have $5,078 saved up. The poll of 2,000 employed Americans split...

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Charlotte Bachelor: Mapping Out the Motor City, Life with Autism

In recent years, there has been more awareness of autism among the general public due to making their voices heard through social media.  Charlotte Bachelor, 23, shared her perspective on being a...

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Reginae Carter Talks New Projects and Finding Love on BLK

Actress, former reality TV star and daughter of renowned rapper Lil Wayne, Reginae Carter, has not given up on finding love. She recently partnered with BLK, the largest and #1 online site for Black...

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The Gee Code: Keith Lee’s Link to Gen Z’s Impact on Tech

With the help of TikTok’s favorite food critic: Keith Lee and tech giant Microsoft, emerging Black-owned restaurants are set to embed AI tools into their businesses.  Through the partnership,...

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Young Gamers Want More Depth in Video Games

Sony has been making significant strides with AI technology recently, a trend highlighted by Neil Druckmann’s controversial comments. While generative AI holds potential for game development, the...

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June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month

So often as a result of the heavy patriarchal influence in society, people tend to forget the fact that everybody deals with mental health. One would believe that because of the many beneficial...

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Some Men Afraid to Discuss Their Health, Mental Health

More than half of American men say they just grin and bear it when they don’t feel well. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 men which found that many feel uncomfortable discussing their health due...

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Fenty Hair is Rihanna’s Newest Business Venture

Rihanna has continued to evolve her Fenty businesses, creating niche products that are needed in the beauty and fashion industry. The Bad Gyal is known for breaking barriers and setting trends, and...

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‘College Hill: Celebrity Edition’: Season 3 Will be a ‘Doozie’

A new season of BET+’s hit reality show, “College Hill: Celebrity Edition”, started Thursday and this time they’re at Xavier University, a historically Black university in New Orleans.  The celebrity...

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My Dad’s Dinners Bring Us Together

At my house, in between our busy schedules, dinners made by my dad are where we all come together.  My dad came to America in the mid-90s. He settled here in the Bay Area and started taking up chef...

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Are TikTok Influencers Spreading Fake News About Sunscreen?

Recent viral TikTok trends have led people to question if sunscreen helps or hurts. Experts have clapped back. Produced by Malachi SegersEdited by Liz Tril

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#YRRecap: The 5 Stories You May Have Missed This Week

Before you dive into what’s happening today, take a look at what may have fallen off your radar earlier this week. Gen Z’s Saving More Than Other Generations to Feel Financially Prepared The Gee Code:...

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Summer Is Officially Here!

Thursday marked the official start of the summer, also known as Summer Solstice. The word solstice is a Latin word, “sol” meaning sun, and “stitium” meaning still. It’s the longest day and shortest...

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Biden Launches New Protections for Dreamers

The Biden administration recently announced two new executive actions to further efforts to expand and stabilize immigration processes for mixed-status families, as well as some undocumented college...

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