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Aliko Dangote Promotes Daughters to Senior Leadership Roles

Aliko Dangote has promoted two of his daughters into senior leadership roles within the Dangote Group, signaling a deliberate step toward generational succession. The move highlights the importance of structured wealth transfer and long-term institutional stability within one of Africa’s largest business empires.
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Sesame Street Celebrates Black Hair and Heritage for Black History Month

Sesame Street is celebrating Black History Month by spotlighting the cultural history behind iconic Black hairstyles like cornrows and Bantu knots. The segment highlights how hair represents identity, heritage, and pride while reinforcing positive representation for young viewers.
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What Is the SAVE America Act? Critics Call It a Midterm Strategy With Major Voting Implications

The SAVE America Act is sparking debate as critics warn the proposed proof-of-citizenship requirements could impact voter access ahead of midterm elections. Supporters call it election security, while opponents argue it may disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
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Black Wall Street: The Rise, Destruction, and Legacy of Greenwood (1921)

Before it was burned in 1921, Tulsa’s Greenwood District—known as Black Wall Street—was one of the most prosperous Black communities in America. This deep dive explores how it was built, why it was targeted, and what its legacy means for Black ownership and generational wealth today.
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Barack Obama’s Presidential Center Will Feature a Full Basketball Court

The Obama Presidential Center will include a full basketball court when it opens in June 2026, blending culture, community, and youth engagement on Chicago’s South Side.
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Chicago Towing Company to Pay Black Drivers Targeted During Pandemic

A Chicago-area towing company will pay restitution after an investigation found that…
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Essence Festival Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Outstanding Debt to New Orleans Convention Center

Essence Festival is facing scrutiny over an alleged outstanding debt to the New Orleans Convention Center, raising questions about its future in the city.
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Who Is Victoria Mboko? Meet the Rising Tennis Star Turning Heads

Victoria Mboko is gaining attention as one of tennis’s most promising young talents, continuing a powerful legacy of Black excellence in the sport.
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Let’s Talk About Telvin Osborne — and the Limits of Our Solidarity

Telvin Osborne said things that hurt — especially Black women — but harmful views don’t cancel out a person’s right to live or to have their death taken seriously. If we only fight for the ‘right kind’ of Black people, we’ve already lost the soul of our struggle.
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Jay-Z Was Right: All We Got is Sports & Entertainment

Jay-Z once said, “All us Blacks got is sports and entertainment,” and the numbers bear out that painful truth. For too many, the pathway to prosperity is still limited to what we can perform—not what we can own.
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