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Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery

Juneteenth · United States

Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery

60% Center coverage: 156 sources

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas and attracting participants who said current events strengthened their resolve to be heard.See the Story

Georgia mom declared brain dead taken off life support days after baby born

Abortion · Georgia

Georgia mom declared brain dead taken off life support days after baby born

51% Left coverage: 103 sources

Lizzo Admits She Tried Ozempic Amid Weight Loss Transformation

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Lizzo Admits She Tried Ozempic Amid Weight Loss Transformation

43% Center coverage: 21 sources

Lizzo admits that she "tried" Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications to help achieve her weight loss goals before deciding they weren't necessary for her to get the results she wanted.See the Story

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Cardi B Blasts Donald Trump’s ‘Dictatorship Vibe’ Over ICE Raids & National Guard Deployment

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Cardi B Blasts Donald Trump’s ‘Dictatorship Vibe’ Over ICE Raids & National Guard Deployment

Diddy Sex Trafficking Trial: Alleged Victims Feared 'Freak Off' Video Leaks

38% Left coverage: 8 sources

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegedly used ‘freak off’ footage as blackmail against alleged victims in order to keep them silent and coerce into more ‘freak offs.’ Audio of Cassie Ventura was played in which she worried about the contents of a ‘freak off’ footage. (6/19/25)Eddie Murphy See the Story

Wendy Williams, Ex-Husband File Lawsuit to End Her Guardianship

56% Center coverage: 16 sources

(NewsNation) — Wendy Williams and her ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, filed a lawsuit to end her guardianship on Tuesday. The $250 million lawsuit was filed in New York by Williams and Hunter, the 52-year-old who was married to the talk show host until 2020. The lawsuit claims the guardianship "has become a weapon, not a shield." The suit is against Sabrina Morrissey, who was appointed as Williams' legal guardian by a New York judge. It is also agains…Wendy Williams See the Story

The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: 5 Destinations Black Women Should Escape To This Summer

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

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Tyler, the Creator Puts His Golf Le Fleur Twist on Converse’s Most Iconic Vintage Kicks

100% Left coverage: 3 sources

The prolific rapper and designer's new Converse collab ($80 to $100) brings his whimsical Golf Le Fleur touch on two archive footwear styles.Shoes See the Story

Ayo Edebiri Reminds Us Why A Bob Is The Perfect Summer Cut

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

By India Espy-Jones ·Updated June 20, 2025 Much like a pixie cut, the power of a bob cannot be understated. Being equal parts chic, blunt, and versatile, it’s no wonder that this >Keke Palmer, but, consider it forbidden to mention the trending cut without mentioning Opus actress Ayo Edebiri as well. LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 17: Ayo Edebiri is seen on June 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) This week, the star…Los Angeles, California · Los Angeles See the Story

Meet The Women Behind The Caribbean’s Bold New Film Festival

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Photo By: Vishal Ramoudith By Melissa Rose Cooper ·Updated June 20, 2025 For years, Caribbean stories have been filtered through the lens of outsiders — packaged for tourists, stripped of complexity or flattened into stereotypes. But two powerhouse women are changing that. The Caribbean Film Festival made its debut in Trinidad and Tobago on June 11th. With a spotlight on filmmakers from islands like Haiti, Jamaica, Guadeloupe, and, of course, Tr…Finance · Trinidad and Tobago See the Story

Andrea Ellsworth & Kasey Elise Walker Bring Their Story To Sundance With ‘The Dispute’

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Andrea Ellsworth and Kasey Elise Walker. Photo courtesy of Sundance Institute. By Okla Jones ·Updated June 19, 2025 For decades, the Sundance Institute’s Directors and Screenwriters Labs have been incubators for visionary talent—especially for Black women whose stories might not have found a home elsewhere. From trailblazers like Euzhan Palcy and Gina Prince-Bythewood to more recent auteurs like Nia DaCosta or A.V. Rockwell, the Feature Film Pro…Park City, Utah · Park City Read Article

Restaurant Week New Orleans 2025: King Brasserie

Coverage: 2 sources

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Guests staying inside the Hotel Fontenot are privy to one of New Orleans' best brasseries: King Brasserie. The restaurant is located inside the hotel on Tchoupitoulas Street but attracts more than just people visiting the Big Easy, and that's because of the quality of the food. Chef Samuel Peery is the executive chef at the brasserie. He showed WGNO's Amy Russo the menu he and his team came up with for New Orleans Restaurant…United States · United States See the Story

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