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*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

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,

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

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

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

Drake will do “whatever it takes” for his fans. In a heartwarming moment in the middle of his concert in Toronto on Oct. 6, the Canadian rapper promised a fan with multiple sclerosis that he would cover her medical bills for treatment. The Grammy-winning artist spotted the fan who revealed

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 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

Much is known about Harriet Tubman as a renowned abolitionist, humanitarian, and Civil War hero. But we too often overlook her continued legacy and final years in Upstate New York. Auburn, NY holds rich heirlooms of Tubman’s history and final years after securing freedom for herself and many others. It

Talk about a Mama’s boy. Shaquille O’Neal, widely known as Shaq, has dropped $20,000 for his mom to watch John Legend and Jennifer Hudson perform from an exclusive view. During his fundraising event “The Event,” Shaq enticed attendees to bid generously during the live auction by offering a hefty price