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Spelman College Pageants Go Viral On TikTok

Spelman College’s Spring pageants, including Miss Spelman and Miss Black and Gold, recently went viral on TikTok, drawing widespread attention to HBCU pageant culture. The videos showcase contestants’ confidence, talent, and school pride, resonating with audiences beyond the Spelman community.

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How the Ph.D. Project, and 45 colleges, became a target of the Trump administration

College programs that book diversity, equity, and success are under investigation by Donald Trump’s Education Department.

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One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump’s DEI purge

Col. James H. Harvey III has experienced more than a century of racism, and ignoring his service as a Tuskegee Airman continues that.

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Doechii named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year

The performer, who was the first female rapper signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, has been turning heads since entering the charts in 2023.

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Jordan Chiles’ Memoir Details the Racism She Recognized In Gymnastics At Just 7

The Olympian, who has been involved with gymnastics for most of her life, tells all in her memoir.

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Group demands more transparency and accountability from MPS over dangerous lead levels in schools

After a child tested positive for lead exposure that originated at school, the Milwaukee community wants more answers.

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‘Last Seen’: After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones

The books draws from nearly 5,000 letters and ads to tell the stories of people who spent years searching for family stolen during slavery.

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Cowboy boots and community: How Black line dancers are kicking up joy

This decadeslong pastime in Black communities has been celebrated everywhere from weddings to family reunions to impromptu backyard hangs.

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HillmanTok, TikTok’s accidental university taught by Black educators, is a hit with students

A Back teacher who inspired others to share lectures on social media created a website to make the information more widely available.

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‘It was the best life.’ Unearthing a forgotten piece of Black history in an Akron park

A park in Akron gives a glimpse into local history and the Black community that once lived in the neighborhood.

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