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THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal (AP) — Biram Senghor regularly pays his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village near Senegal’s capital Dakar, bowing in front of a different grave each time. The 86-year-old has no way of knowing which grave belongs to his father, M’Bap Senghor, one of the

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden has joined Golden State’s Stephen Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 career 3-pointers. Harden hit the milestone in the first half of the Los Angeles Clippers’ 126-122 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. He hit three 3s in the first half

Today is National Day of Rest for Black Women. So, sorry if you’re reading this from work. Much like Black Girl Day Off, which arrived in the middle of October, today may be difficult for some to take off and really prioritize the rest they need. While the day has

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said Sunday it is halting aid deliveries through the main cargo crossing into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip because of the threat of armed gangs who have looted convoys. It blamed the breakdown of law and order in large part on

President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members. The Democratic president had previously said he

Eating well, getting plenty of movement, having strong social connections — there are many ingredients that go into the kind of healthy lifestyle that can help you live a long life. One habit that you absolutely must adopt to enjoy longevity and healthspan: Getting consistent, quality sleep. Most of us already know how important

No one has fought more in Congress to keep alive Shirley Chisholm’s legacy than U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee. The 78-year-old California lawmaker counts the late Chisholm as a mentor and friend.  Despite making history as the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968 and the first Black American and

Your wedding day is one of the most memorable of your life, and choosing the right makeup artist can make all the difference in how you feel and look. This is especially important for Black brides or couples with melanin of all shades, so not only do you look your best

NEW YORK (AP) — More shoppers than ever are on track to use ‘buy now, pay later’ plans this holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. The data firm

Key takeaways In Baldwin’s exploration of race and identity, he went beyond politics to examine racism’s psychological and spiritual effects on both the oppressor and the oppressed. He wrote about sexuality and love with an honesty uncommon for his time, especially in his portrayal of same-sex relationships. The author believed