If It Wasn’t AI, Who Put the N-Word in Google’s Push Alert?
The tech giant says its BAFTA notification was just an “accidentally applied” system error.
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Toxic Legacy: How Lead in Schools Is Silently Harming Black Kids
Lead-contaminated infrastructure remains an unspoken crisis in many predominantly Black school districts — undermining students’ health and academic success.
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We Smiled, We Cried: Actively Black’s Viral Moment
The brand’s New York Fashion Week show served as a powerful reminder of our history — and that come what may, we ain’t neva scared.
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Tariff Whiplash and a Rising Black Recession
Tariff uncertainty, rising Black unemployment, and small-business losses point to a growing Black recession.
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What Is Lent? A Guide to Fasting, Prayer and Sacrifice
What Christians give up — and why — during the 40 days before Easter.
Climate
I Grew Up Gasping for Air. Now I Fight the EPA’s Rollbacks
Dakota Gant wanted to sing opera. Air pollution turned her into an activist fighting the rollback of climate protections.