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Read the Sean 'Diddy' Combs indictment in full
The media mogul was arrested Monday evening after he was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury.
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Black women seek to double their numbers in the U.S. Senate
Candidates tell Congressional Black Caucus conference of challenge of being few in number.
Losing legends, Fearless Fund drops grant program, Super Bowl halftime show
Friday, September 13, 2024.
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R&B soul legend Frankie Beverly has died
The legendary frontman for the soul band Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly was 77.
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CBC Week approaches, Affirmative Action impact, RIP Rich Homie Quan
Friday, September 6, 2024.
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Two historic California reparations bills stall out — sparing Gov. Newsom a tough political call
Two key bills to repair harm for Black American descendants of enslaved people met their bitter demise last week.

August 2024

Fatman Scoop, hip-hop’s hype man, has died at 53
The rapper and hype man, best known for his 1999 hit “Be Faithful” and work with Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey, died after a medical emergency.
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Calif. reparations fight, Kamala Harris takes CNN, Keith Lee v. DC
Friday, August 30, 2024. I'm experimenting with a shorter newsletter; let me know what you think in the comments!
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DNC wraps up, Black Crossword pub date, and Black male voters
Friday, August 23, 2024. This edition is really packed!
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Missouri blocks Marcellus Williams deal; execution still on the table
A Missouri man facing execution next month will avoid the death penalty after agreeing to an Alford plea Wednesday afternoon.
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My event for “The Chosen,” Jordan Chiles controversy, RIP “Famous” Amos
Friday, August 16, 2024.
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Wally Amos, the creator of 'Famous Amos' cookies, has died
The famed entrepreneur died in Honolulu from complications of dementia, his family said in a statement.
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