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1 week ago | 
blavity.com | Fallon Brannon
The epic sci-fi fantasy franchise Star Wars has had a significant cultural impact on pop culture since the 1970s. The George Lucas-created universe includes 12 movies and 20 TV series, including live-action, animation, and LEGO-animated shows. Beyond the screen, Star Wars has been adapted into comic books, video games, novels, and theme park attractions, attracting fans from near and far to the galaxy far, far away.
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2 weeks ago | 
huffpost.com | Fallon Brannon
Elon Musk’s “Colossus,” a $6 billion supercomputer utilized to power the tech mogul’s various AI projects, has fully materialized at a formerly abandoned facility in southwest Memphis, Tennessee. Preservationists and Memphis residents are protesting its existence, claiming that the pollutants it emits are poisoning the environment and harming citizens who live in it.
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2 weeks ago | 
21ninety.com | Fallon Brannon
After Vanessa Bryant recently shared a heartfelt tribute to her late husband on what would have been their 24th wedding anniversary, some fans have been wondering about her current relationship status. Specifically, many are wondering if she’s remarried and has a new husband. Though she’s widely recognized as the widow of the NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Vanessa Bryant has built a strong legacy that transcends her marital ties.
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3 weeks ago | 
girlsunited.essence.com | Fallon Brannon
On January 3, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility or SAVE Act was reintroduced to the United States House of Representatives. The proposed legislation requires individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, to vote in federal elections or update their voter registration information.
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3 weeks ago | 
girlsunited.essence.com | Fallon Brannon
Unrecognizable young adult african woman hand entering personal identification number on ATM dial panel – Millennial person withdrawing money at automatic ATM machine typing secret security code number According to a recent J.P. Morgan Research study, the probability of an economic recession now sits at 60%, a significant jump from 25% in March.
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3 weeks ago | 
21ninety.com | Fallon Brannon
Mental health experts are increasingly calling loneliness a global health crisis. According to the World Health Organization, between five and fifteen percent of adolescents experience loneliness due to various factors, including reduced social interactions or unforeseen life events. This is a big deal because research shows that social connection radically improves physical and mental well-being. People who consistently maintain interpersonal relationships have lower levels of stress and anxiety.
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1 month ago | 
huffpost.com | Fallon Brannon
The 2025 Met Gala was dandy, indeed. The annual fundraiser’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” paid homage to Black dandyism, the movement intermixing European-style fashion with African diasporic influences that centered around men’s tailored clothing and wearing self-confidence as its greatest accessory.
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1 month ago | 
afrolanews.org | Fallon Brannon
Black Market Flea has hosted monthly community street markets in Downtown L.A. since 2021. The microfestival is a local gem, not just for Black entrepreneurs, but as a showcase and celebration of Black culture and community. BMF has featured more than 150 vendors and special guests like Doechii and Questlove from The Roots. But the event is in trouble. Black Market Flea was co-founded by changemakers Mayah Hatcher and Kene O, who executed their community collective vision for Black entrepreneurs.
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1 month ago | 
girlsunited.essence.com | Fallon Brannon
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 30: U.S. President Donald Trump appears during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump convened the meeting as reports released today say the U.S. economy contracted 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, the first negative reading in three years, fueled by a massive surge in imports ahead of the administration’s expected tariffs.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
refinery29.com | Fallon Brannon |Erin Darden
On TikTok, Black instructors leveraged their platforms to educate viewers on diverse topics and skill sets, ultimately forming the virtual, A Different World-inspired HBCU, HillmanTok University. Here, the professors of HillmanTok explain their reasoning for joining the academic trend, break down their syllabuses, and explain what’s to come of their courses.
