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Whisk, Please! 8 Black Pastry Chefs To Indulge In On National Dessert Day

Source: SeventyFour / Getty If you have a sweet tooth, then Oct. 14 might become your favorite day. It marks a national …

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 …

National No Bra Day: 12 Stars Who Said ‘Free The Nipple’ And Went Braless

Source: National No Bra Day falls on Oct. 13 and is meant to bring awareness to breast cancer. It serves as a …

National Coming Out Day! 5 Black Icons Who Owned Their Coming Out Journey

Source: Black celebrities are rewriting the script on what it means to live out loud. In honor of National Coming Out Day …

Federal Judge Boldly Blocks Trump’s National Guard Move In Oregon As Illinois Pushes Back On Chicago Deployment—‘Outrageous & Un-American’

A federal judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland, even as his administration …

National Boyfriend Day: 7 Meaningful Ways To Celebrate Your Man

Source: mavo / Getty Today is National Boyfriend Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the incredible guy in your life. Just like …

National Coffee Day: 4 Black Celebrities Brewing Up Success Beyond Hollywood

Source: Who doesn’t like their coffee Black—and we’re not just talking about the brew. For years, coffee culture has been more than …

History Hater: Donald Trump Orders The Removal Of All Signs And Exhibits On Enslavement From National Parks

Source: Win McNamee / Getty Donald Trump’s racist “policy” decisions are moving full-speed ahead, and at this rate, by the end of …

Trump Targets Memphis, Which Is Led By A Black Mayor, As Next City For National Guard Deployment

Donald Trump has targeted Memphis as the next American city where National Guard troops will be deployed, part of a growing trend …

Alabama A&M’s First-Year Class Includes High Enrollment Of Black Male Students, Bucking National Trend – Blavity

Alabama A&M University is celebrating important milestones this year. Not only is it celebrating its 150th academic year, the HBCU is also …

Olympian Hezly Rivera Wins First National Gymnastics Title As She Eyes 2028 Games – Blavity

Olympian Hezly Rivera earned her first national title at the recent 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics National Championships when she grabbed the No. 1 …

Trump Mobilizes National Guard, Takes Over DC Police Force Despite City’s Drop In Violent Crime – Blavity

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he was calling up the Washington, D.C., National Guard and assuming direct control of the city’s …

The National Association Of Black Bookstores Has Launched: Here’s What To Know About The Group – Blavity

A group of trailblazers who own some of the most historic Black bookstores in the country have come together to launch the …

Pucker Up For National Lipstick Day! 15 Black Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Ride-Or-Die Red Shades

Source: Kira – Introvert N the City / Kira – Introvert N the City Happy National Lipstick Day! Believe it or not, …

National Tequila Day: Raise A Glass With These 4 Black Women-Owned Brands That Deserve A Spot On Your Bar Cart

Source: Courtesy of Altos Tequila The saying that it’s 5 o’clock somewhere rings truer than ever today, as it’s National Tequila Day!  …

Karen Bass Blasts Trump’s Use Of National Guard — They Spent Most Of The Time ‘Playing Video Games’

Getty Images / Karen Bass / National Guard Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is slamming the Trump administration’s wasteful use of the National …

National Urban League Issues ‘State Of Emergency’ For Civil Rights Under Trump Admin – Blavity

The National Urban League recently waved a red flag to alert government officials and Black Americans nationwide that the Black community is …

National Kitten Day: 10 Celebs Who Love Their Purrfect Felines

Source: Getty Images Were you aware that July 10 is National Kitten Day?! Yup! For all you cat lovers out there who …

Patti LaBelle, Mara Brock Akil, Jasmine Crockett & Danessa Myricks Honored By National Urban League As Trailblazers At ESSENCE Festival 2025

Source: Unique Nicole It was glitz, glam, and Black girl greatness at its finest as the National Urban League hosted its 6th …