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Tony winner 'Purpose' succeeds on the backs of its matriarchs

First-time director Phylicia Rashad and actor LaTanya Richardson Jackson lead the comedic drama.
The 78th Annual Tony Awards - Show
The 78th Annual Tony Awards - Show
8d ago

OUT News

OUT News

A Bayard Rustin archive aims to preserve his legacy as a queer civil rights activist

The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice will launch a digital archive this fall featuring articles, photos, videos, telegrams, speeches and more tied to Rustin's work.
Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin
11d ago

Inside prison walls, here's how a book program is changing lives

Accessing reading material in prisons is hard, but "Freedom Reads" goes beyond books, creating libraries made by former prisoners.
Reginald Betts of Freedom Reads  at the National Building Museum on March 03, 2022 in Washington, DC.
Reginald Betts of Freedom Reads  at the National Building Museum on March 03, 2022 in Washington, DC.

With his 'mystique' gone, Diddy's future in music after trial is uncertain

There may be a pathway for redemption and comeback — if he shows contrition and stays out of trouble, music industry insiders say.
Sean "Diddy" Combs performs on stage, wearing all red
Sean "Diddy" Combs performs on stage, wearing all red

Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty

Essence Fest kicks off Friday, with roughly 500,000 people attending the event in New Orleans.
Caroline Wanga and then-Vice President Kamala Harris speak on stage.
Caroline Wanga and then-Vice President Kamala Harris speak on stage.
14d ago

Immigration

Immigration

Federal judge blocks Trump admin from ending temporary legal status for many Haitians

Last week, DHS announced it was terminating their legal protections as soon as Sept. 2, setting more than 500,000 Haitians up for potential deportation.
Immigration Activists Hold Rally Urging DHS To Renew Temporary Protected Status For Haitian Immigrants
Immigration Activists Hold Rally Urging DHS To Renew Temporary Protected Status For Haitian Immigrants
14d ago

Daughter of assassinated civil rights leader sees painful echoes of political violence in America

In addition to her father’s life and legacy, Reena Evers-Everette wants people to remember the hatred that led to his assassination.
Image: Medgar Evers
Image: Medgar Evers
15d ago

Politics News

Politics News

Republican-led states advance Trump's agenda with new laws taking effect

From bans on DEI programs to renaming the Gulf of Mexico, conservative states are officially implementing some of Trump’s policies.
President Donald Trump next to a map showing the Gulf of America
President Donald Trump next to a map showing the Gulf of America
16d ago

The U.S. declared Haiti too dangerous for Americans but safe enough for Haitians to return to

One Miami-area lawmaker described the decision to end TPS, citing the rationale that Haiti is safer now, “defies facts, reason and morality.”
Image: haiti violence
Image: haiti violence
17d ago

Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans 'the enemies of peace'

The Buffalo Soldiers served in six military units created after the Civil War in 1866. They were formerly enslaved men, freemen and Black Civil War soldiers and fought in hundreds of conflicts.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé
19d ago

Univ. of Virginia president resigns amid Trump administration inquiry into diversity initiatives

The Justice Department had demanded that Jim Ryan step down to resolve an investigation into the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Memorial Held For University Of Virginia Football Players Killed In Shooting On Sunday Night
Memorial Held For University Of Virginia Football Players Killed In Shooting On Sunday Night

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