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California Governor Nixes Bill Offering Free Condoms To High School Students

California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently axed a bill that provides condoms to high school students for free, the Associated Press reports. Newsom shut the legislation down, arguing that supporting the proposed law was too expensive, with a budget deficit of over $30 billion. The bill—known as Senate Bill 541—would have

Autism Study Launches New Video Campaign to Attract More African Americans

*Originally Published By Blacknews.com Nationwide — SPARK, the largest study of autism families across the United States, hopes a new video campaign helps the research initiative capture the attention of more Black and African American individuals and families. SPARK contends that autism research is more powerful when children and families

Black Leisure Travel May Skyrocket In 2023

According to MMGY Global’s “The Black Traveler: Insights, Opportunities & Priorities” report, not only do Black Americans spend a lot on leisure travel, but seeing Black people represented in the advertising associated with a destination increases the likelihood that Black people from the United States will go there.  In 2019,

Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Hughes Van Ellis, 102, Dies

Hughes Van Ellis, one of the last three known survivors from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, died Oct. 9 at 102, 2 News Oklahoma reports.  Van Ellis was a baby when the tragedy occurred but the event had devastating consequences that lasted his entire lifetime. Two days of arson left

CultureCon Moderator Got The Business After Flubbing Issa Rae’s Name On Panel

Issa Rae’s fans corrected a moderator at CultureCon who botched the starlet’s name during her panel interview. On Oct. 7, the issue arose when the moderator, Glenda McNeal, mispronounced Issa’s name as “Ih-suh” instead of “Ee-sah.” McNeal’s mispronunciation of Issa’s name irked several members of the audience, and they set

Tasha K Still ‘On Hook’ For $4 Million Debt Owed To Cardi

Meghann Cuniff, known on Black Twitter as Meg Thee Reporter, is breaking down the latest update regarding Tasha K’s substantial debt to Cardi B. In an X thread, Cuniff detailed how the blogger still must pay the $4 million to the “Bongos” artist. The judge ruled that declaring bankruptcy won’t

21 Savage Secures Permanent Residency After Almost Getting Booted By ICE

According to the Associated Press, 21 Savage (real name She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph) has cleared every legal hurdle since his release from ICE custody 10 days after his arrest.  “His immigration court proceedings have now been terminated, and he is a lawful permanent resident of the United States with the freedom

New COVID Shots Still Hard To Find For Some Americans

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters)  Americans have started rolling up their sleeves for the latest version of the COVID-19 vaccine, but weeks into the rollout some say they are still having difficulty finding appointments for themselves and their children. Shot seekers also say they have been surprised by requests for