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Legend Lost: Congressman Charles Rangel—A Powerful Public Servant Who Took Harlem Swagger to the Halls of Capitol Hill

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By Edrea Davis – It’s profoundly fitting that Congressman Charles B. Rangel—a man who embodied service, patriotism, and public duty—passed away on Memorial Day at age 94. Born in 1930 during the height of Jim Crow, to a Puerto Rican father and African American mother, Rangel’s journey was a quintessential American story of resilience, purpose, […]
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Ancestral Nana

A Monumental Moment: Why the 12-Foot Black Woman in Times Square Matters

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By Edrea Davis – A 12-foot bronze Black woman now stands tall in the heart of Times Square—and baby, it’s about time. Created by British sculptor Thomas J Price, this breathtaking statue is part of a series called Grounded in the Stars and will be on display through June 17, 2025. She is powerful. She […]
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White Supremacy Is On-Brand for America: White South Africans In, Black and Brown Refugees Out

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Ancestral Nana is back—with a history lesson we can’t afford to ignore. From the Black Codes and Jim Crow to fast-tracking white South African “refugees” while rejecting Black and Brown asylum seekers, Nana connects the dots between America’s past and its present. She’s here to say what needs to be said: This isn’t new. It’s […]
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Selective Justice: The Biased Targeting of Rep. LaMonica McIver Should Alarm Every American

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The arrest of Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver is not just unjust—it’s an affront to democracy. It reeks of political retaliation and authoritarian overreach. On Monday, interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, a Trump loyalist now installed as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, announced criminal charges against Rep. McIver for “assaulting, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement.” […]
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Queens of Soul Join Forces for Historic U.S. Tour: Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills Light Up One Stage

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NEW YORK — A powerful chapter in music history is about to be written as four legendary women—Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills—unite for an electrifying national tour. “The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage,” produced by the Black Promoters Collective (BPC), promises an unforgettable evening celebrating sisterhood, resilience, and decades of iconic […]
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Ancestral Nana

Black Media Was Built to Uplift Us. Shame on The Root for Playing Into Stereotypes.

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By Edrea Davis – Let’s be real—Beyoncé didn’t just open a tour, she created a whole vibe. The Cowboy Carter kickoff at SoFi Stadium was more than a concert—it was a cultural statement, a Southern reclamation, and a celebration of Black identity in a space where it’s too often erased. From the visuals to the […]
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Will Smith’s Based on a True Story Isn’t an Apology Tour—He’s Dropping Bars, and Some Can’t Take It

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By Edrea Davis – Will Smith’s return to music with Based on a True Story has sparked a range of reactions, but the most revealing part of the discourse isn’t even about the album—it’s about who’s reviewing it and how. Many mainstream writers seem to come at Smith’s work with a tone that’s lowkey dismissive—instead […]
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National Urban League’s Urban Civil Rights Museum In Harlem Defies Trump’s Crusade To Rewrite American History

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“He can try to rewrite history, but we have the receipts. And as the Smithsonian’s exhibits magnificently illustrate, African Americans have survived — and overcome — much worse than the frothings of a puffed-up president who fancies himself a king.” — Eugene Robinson By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League – The history […]
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Chi-Town Native, Pope Leo II Elected as the New Head of the Catholic Church: A Vision of Unity, Justice, and Environmental Stewardship

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VATICAN CITY — In a historic moment that is already sending ripples through the global religious community, the College of Cardinals has elected a new pope: Chicago-born Giovanni Cattaneo, now Pope Leo II. Known for his unwavering commitment to social justice, interfaith dialogue, and environmental stewardship, Pope Leo II’s election marks a bold new direction […]
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