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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 …

Looking For Love? These Are The Top 10 Cities For Black Singles In America
Source: MesquitaFMS / Getty If you’re single, Black, and wondering whether your city is helping or hurting your love life, you’re not …

What The Government Shutdown Means For Black America: SNAP, HBCUs And Federal Workers On The Line
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty For the first time in six years, the federal government has officially shut down after Congress failed to pass …

U.S. Faces Government Shutdown If Democrats And GOP Don’t Reach Deal Before Wednesday – Blavity
The United States Senate returned to Washington, D.C., on Monday to attempt to negotiate a deal to extend government funding and avoid …

Naughty By Nature: The Ultimate Guide To America’s Hottest Secret Sex Clubs
Source: Lorado / Getty There’s been a shift in attitudes with the taboo that has long been associated with sex club culture …

Checkmate! How 19-Year-Old Jessica Hyatt Became The Highest-Rated Black Woman In U.S. Chess
Source: AnnaStills / Getty The pawns are moving in favor of gifted Black women, and Jessica Hyatt is leading the charge. At just …

The 2025 U.S. Open Belongs To Black Women—And We’re Loving Every Moment
Source: Clive Brunskill / Getty The U.S. Open is in full swing in New York, and one thing is clear: Black women …

U.S. Threatens To Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia To Uganda After He Rejects Plea Deal
Immigration officials have announced plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he rejected a plea deal that would have allowed …

U.S. Department Of State Revokes Over 6K International Student Visas – Blavity
The U.S. Department of State has revoked over 6,000 international student visas, citing law violations such as assault, driving under the influence, …

U.S. To Make Malawi And Zambia Visitors Pay Up To $15K Bond For Visas, Per New Trump Policy – Blavity
Two African countries appear to have been singled out by the latest immigration policy of the Trump administration. Visitors to the United …

Olandria And Chelley’s Post-‘Love Island USA’ Villa Media Mistreatment, Unpacked — And Why It Mirrors U.S. Politics
Love Island USA has been a summer tradition for the better part of a decade. The reality dating competition series originated in …

This Dangerous Sex Trend Is Sending People To The ER — Do You Know The Risks?
Source: blackCAT Sexual choking, also known as erotic asphyxiation, has grown in popularity among young adults and teens in the U.S., and …

Break Through the Noise: Blavity Fest Panel Features U.S. Army Leaders – Blavity
At the just-wrapped 2025 Blavity Fest—the annual celebration of Black entrepreneurship, innovation, and culture—attendees had a unique opportunity to access life lessons …

Your Go-To Guide to Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S. – Blavity
The next time you need a new book, consider skipping the algorithm and stepping into a space built on intention. With growing …

Black-Owned Banks Throughout The U.S. So You Can Bank Black – Blavity
Black-owned banks across the United States have long stood as pillars of economic resilience and empowerment in Black communities. Many of these …

Measles Outbreak Is Largest Since The Disease Was ‘Eliminated’ From The U.S. In 2000 – Blavity
A new report from the CDC found that the U.S., has the highest rate of measles since 2000. Per the CDC’s report, …