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Letitia James Defiant In Speech At Zohran Mamdani Rally: ‘You Gotta Come For All Of Us’ – Blavity
In her first major public appearance since being indicted on fraud charges by the Trump administration, Letitia James vowed not to be …

Teyana Taylor Explains How She Didn’t Start Her Career On Her Own Terms In ‘The Main Thing’ Preview – Blavity
Teyana Taylor is known as a creative force…a jack of all trades, if you will, but she says this hasn’t always been …

Missing 20-Year-Old Black Midshipman Philbert James Found Dead Near U.S. Naval Academy – Blavity
On Sunday, the body discovered near a U.S. Navy Academy campus was identified as missing 20-year-old student Kyle Philbert James The family …

The Power of the Pivot: How Major Matthew Manning Mastered the Unexpected – Blavity
Growing up in Washington, DC, U.S. Army Major Matthew Manning was inspired by the steady presence of his father, a Master Sergeant …

NC State Fair 2025: Schedule, Tickets And Everything Else You Need To Know – Blavity
The North Carolina State Fair kicks off Thursday in Raleigh, offering attendees several days of food, rides, fun and entertainment. The annual …

D’Angelo Dies At 51 After Private Battle With Pancreatic Cancer – Blavity
R&B legend D’Angelo is reportedly dead at 51 years old following a private battle with pancreatic cancer. According to TMZ, D’Angelo had …

UNC’s Black Student Movement Loses Access To Its Historic Upendo Lounge Amid Anti-DEI Crusade In Higher Ed – Blavity
A meeting space founded by Black students at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill over 50 years ago will no …

Postal Worker Died In Custody After Officers Mistook His Medical Emergency For ‘Drug Impariment,’ Lawsuit Alleges – Blavity
A Minnesota employee of the U.S. Postal Service died in police custody after officers ignored signs of him having a stroke, a …

Cape Verde Advances To The World Cup For The First Time In History – Blavity
Cape Verde, the small African nation with a population of about 525,000 people, has qualified for the World Cup for the first …

The True Story Behind ‘Soul On Fire’ Reveals What Happens When Pain Meets Purpose – Blavity
Soul on Fire was released on Oct. 10 in the U.S. and Canada. This biographical drama from Sony’s Affirm Films brings to …

‘Watson’ Season 2 Brings Wit And Levity As Morris Chestnut Moves Past Season 1’s Darkness – Blavity
Dr. John Watson is back, and he’s better following a tumultuous inaugural season of the hit medical drama with a twist, CBS’s …

‘Wonder Man’ Trailer: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Marvel Television Series Sees Him Auditioning For The Role Of A Lifetime – Blavity
The first trailer for Marvel Television’s upcoming series Wonder Man, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, shows Mateen in a meta role as an …

Is ‘Poldark’ Based On A True Story? Here’s What History Says – Blavity
The BBC’s adaptation of Poldark (2015) has sweeping Cornish landscapes, intense romance and some incredibly dramatic storylines. This drama series stars Aidan …

IRS Sending Stimulus Checks In October 2025? How To Track Your Refund Or Relief Payment – Blavity
Some Americans are receiving inflation refund checks and ANCHOR property tax relief payments in October, but claims circulating online about a new …

Stephanie ‘Tanqueray’ Johnson, Who Went Viral For ‘Humans Of New York’ Post, Dies At 81 – Blavity
Viral Humans of New York subject Stephanie “Tanqueray” Johnson has died. She was 81. According to Men’s Journal, the storytelling platform confirmed …

Coco Gauff Wins Wuhan Open For 11th Career Title, Is First American Since Venus Williams To Take Trophy – Blavity
Coco Gauff‘s latest victory over Jessica Pegula at the Wuhan Open makes for another milestone moment in 2025. On Sunday, the 21-year-old …

National Museum Of African American History And Culture Temporarily Closes Due Government Shutdown – Blavity
As the government shutdown lingers, the impacts of the budget impasse continue to grow, with hundreds of thousands of federal workers missing …

MTV Shutting Down Music Channels In Certain Places: Find Out Where – Blavity
Paramount Global announced big changes to MTV’s flagship channels around the world. According to BBC News, the channel is saying goodbye to …

Is Patrick Mahomes Really Boycotting Bad Bunny At The Super Bowl Over Charlie Kirk? Let’s Fact Check This Rumor – Blavity
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes recently went viral over a now-debunked Facebook post, allegedly stating that the three-time Super Bowl champion …

‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Finally Reveals Its Premiere Date As Netflix Drops New Trailer – Blavity
Benedict Bridgerton’s love story is finally almost here, as we know now the official premiere date(s) for Bridgerton Season 4 on Netflix. …

‘A House Of Dynamite’ Stars Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson And More On The Fragility Of Humanity In Netflix Film – Blavity
Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson hope A House of Dynamite teaches its audience about the importance of choosing elected officials who will …

‘Love Island Games’: Toby On His Last Minute Attempt To Recouple With Garbi And The Chair Debacle – Blavity
Returning to Love Island Games Season 2 as a standout from the show’s inaugural season, Love Island UK and Love Island: All …

HBO’s ‘Task’ Stars Thuso Mbedu, Emilia Jones, Martha Plimpton And More On Creating Order Out Of Chaos – Blavity
The ladies in HBO’s Task are creating order out of dysfunction, no matter which side of the pendulum they are on. From …