Duke University has discontinued its Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Program, which historically provided full-ride scholarships to outstanding African descent applicants. This change follows the Supreme Court’s decision last year against race-based affirmative action in college admissions. Instead, Duke introduces the Reginaldo Howard Leadership Program, accessible to all undergraduates regardless of …
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Ballerific Fashion: Odd Shoe Collabs That Blended Fashion & Chaos
Brand collaborations are typically a fun way for companies to reach new customers and introduce new fire looks. For this reason, shoe collaborations have long been a lucrative way to remix some footwear favorites while adding a new twist. However, some of the finished products turn out a bit quirky, …
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California health authorities reported a tragic incident where a woman died after using a Vietnamese hemorrhoid ointment containing dangerous levels of lead. The California Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the Orange County Health Care Agency, disclosed that the woman suffered “severe” lead poisoning. The ointment, identified as Cao …
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The United Arab Emirates endured its most substantial rainfall in 75 years, sparking chaos as select regions received approximately 6.26 inches of rain in 24 hours. Numerous users in the area posted videos on social media showing severe flooding, toppled palm trees, and damaged buildings. Due to the heavy rainfall, …
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When spinning the block goes right! In a heartwarming double revelation, Ashanti and Nelly have announced not only are they expecting their first child together, but they are also engaged. The lovebirds shared the engagement news exclusively with ESSENCE on Wednesday. “This new year of my life is such a …
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Simone Biles is speaking out about her husband Jonathan Owens‘ viral 2023 interview, admitting that the backlash took a toll on her mental health. During a new episode of “Call Her Daddy With Alex Cooper,” the Olympic gymnast recounted how she initially found humor in the situation but later felt …
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After the success of their back-to-back albums, “We Don’t Trust You” and “We Still Don’t Trust You,” Future and producer Metro Boomin’ are headed on the road. On Tuesday, the duo announced the “We Trust You” tour. The 27-date trek will kick off in Kansas City, Missouri, at the T-Mobile …
Read More »Drake And Rick Ross Continue To Troll Each Other Over Social Media [Video]
Drake has put a pause on trolling Metro Boomin to acknowledge Rick Ross, who has been trolling him for the past week. On Tuesday, the 6 God shared a DM he sent to Ross following his diss track “Champagne Moments,” in which he suggested that the Biggest Boss exaggerated his …
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The NBA has banned Jontay Porter, a former two-way player with the Toronto Raptors after a league investigation found him guilty of multiple betting-related violations. The investigation revealed that Porter disclosed sensitive personal health information to a known sports bettor before a game on March 20. This individual, along with …
Read More »Social Media Reacts To Red Lobster Considering Bankruptcy
Social media has been in an uproar after discovering that Red Lobster is considering going bankrupt. According to reports, the popular seafood restaurant chain is looking into restructuring its debt and managing other expenses, such as leases and rising labor costs. Despite considering bankruptcy, Red Lobster isn’t necessarily going out …
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