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Bath & Body Works Apologizes for Holiday Candle Resembling KKK Robes

Bath & Body Works is removing its ‘Snowed In’ holiday candle after backlash over its resemblance to Ku Klux Klan hoods. The company apologized for the unintentional design.
10/15/2024

Detroit Public Schools Launches Program Offering $2,000 for After-School Literacy Tutoring

Detroit Public Schools will pay high school students $2,000 to attend after-school tutoring in an effort to combat low literacy rates.
10/14/2024

Kamala Harris Unveils Opportunity Agenda for Black Men

The vice president announced an ambitious plan to empower Black men economically, protect their health, and secure their rights. 
10/14/2024

Indigenous Peoples' Day: Where African American and Native American Histories Meet

Indigenous Peoples' Day isn’t just about recognizing Native American history—it’s also a chance to explore the deep intersections between African American and Native American communities.
10/14/2024

Jason Lee Has a Bold Vision To Transform His Hometown

The “Hollywood Unlocked” founder talks his transition to local politics, his political platform, and bringing change to Stockton, California.
10/14/2024

Kamala Harris Graces Vogue’s October Digital Cover Ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election

This marks Harris’ second collaboration with the iconic outlet.
10/11/2024

Former Hamilton Dancer Missing After SOS Alert, Car Found Abandoned

Zelig Williams was last seen at his home in Columbia, South Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 3.
10/11/2024

Barack Obama Urges Black Men to Back Kamala Harris

The former president expressed concern over their hesitation to support Harris.
10/11/2024

This Week in Good Black News: LeBron and Bronny Make History on the Court Together, Cam Newton Scores ‘First Take’ Gig, and Scarface Offers Positive Update After Open-Heart Surgery

Plus Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, among several Black male stars co-chairing the 2025 Met Gala.
10/11/2024

Texas Judge Rejects Appeal From Black Student Punished For His Hair

Throughout Darryl George’s junior year, he faced in-school suspension due to his dreadlocks.
10/09/2024