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Friday, October 22, 2021

'It Was Bad': Karl-Anthony Towns Talks Mental Health, Survivors Guilt After Losing Eight Relatives to COVID-19

On Peace of Mind with Taraji, Golden Globe Award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson and her co-host and best friend, Tracie Jade, address the importance of mental health awareness and use their platform to help eliminate the stigmas surrounding it. And on a recent episode of the popular Facebook Watch series, they were…

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Black Female Assistant Police Chief in DC was Told to Have Abortion to Keep Her Job

As an adult, I know it’s difficult trying to maintain a stable ‘work-life’ balance, but this is ridiculous. I’ve always admired the strength of Black women and the sacrifices they have to make, but to choose between my job or my child? I could not even imagine.

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Candace Owens Wants to Go to War With Australia. Meanwhile, Australia Is Wondering WTF Is a Candace Owens

If Candace Owens was standing outside of a Candace Owens rally wearing a t-shirt that read, “I’m Candace Owens!” it wouldn’t take long for a passerby to wonder aloud: “Who the fuck is Candace Owens?!”

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NBA Expands Its Support of HBCUs With Career Development Programs, HBCU Classic

I’m here for all of the continued love and support that HBCUs seem to be getting as of late, and now comes the news that they’ll be on the receiving end of even more, courtesy of the NBA.

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Dak Prescott's Encourages Mental Health Awareness With 'Ask 4 Help!' Campaign

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is acutely aware of not only his impact on the field, but the impact of his platform. So when eagle-eyed fans noticed he’s been playing this season with “Ask 4 Help!” scribbled on his wrist tape, it isn’t a plea for Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy to learn how to better manage…

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