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By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated July 11, 2023

On Monday, Christopher Eubanks stunned the world of tennis when he beat the No. 5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a shocking upset at Wimbledon.

Before the renowned tournament began, the 27-year-old Georgia native’s odds of winning the prestigious tournament were 100 to 1. “Now, he’ll make his first-ever appearance in a major quarterfinal against world-ranked No. 3 Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday, where he’ll look to keep his Cinderella run alive.”

Eubanks was

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Greg Doherty/ Getty Images By Melissa Noel ·Updated July 11, 2023

Actor Hill Harper announced his first run for office on Monday, joining the U.S. Senate race in Michigan.

“We can all feel it: D.C. just isn’t getting things done for people. We need representatives who’ll take on special interests, get money out of politics and make our government work for all of us. That’s why today, I’m announcing

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Scott Olson/ Getty Images By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated July 10, 2023

Larry Nassar, the disgraced former US Gymnastics doctor, was stabbed multiple times on Sunday at the US Penitentiary Coleman in Florida afteran altercation with another prisoner.

“We can confirm on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at approximately 2:35 pm, aninmate was assaulted at the United States Penitentiary (USP) Coleman II, in Sumterville, Florida. Responding staff immediately initiated life-saving

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By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated July 10, 2023

Moments after her name was announced at the starting line, Sha’Carri Richardson dramatically removed her trademark orange wig and tossed it onto the track behind her. As the crowd “oohed” and awed, Richardson revealed her new do—long braids, which “were shaped into a star just over her right ear, a reminder to everyone of her place in the sport.”

 With a time of 10.82 seconds, “American’s most colorful sprint star won

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By Melissa Noel ·Updated July 7, 2023

The federal government employs more than two million people, making it the nation’s largest employer. For many, however, understanding or even being aware of the numerous career paths available in public service can be daunting.

During this year’s ESSENCE Festival Of Culture, the Global Black Economic Forum(GBEF) brought together senior leaders from across the federal government for a robust discussion on equity, inclusion, and

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OlegAlbinsky/ Getty Images By Melissa Noel ·Updated July 6, 2023

A powdery substance found by Secret Service at the White House on Sunday has been confirmed to be cocaine following lab testing, CBS News reports. 

The substance was reportedly found near the West Wing’s ground floor entrance. The Oval Office is housed here, as are the offices of some of the president’s top aides and support staff. According to CNN,

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(Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images FOR ESSENCE By Melissa Noel ·Updated July 4, 2023

In an important discussion about voting and policy shifts in the development of Black wealth and power, the Chair of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Jaime Harrison,President & CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation(CBCF), Nicole Austin- Hillery and President of civic engagement non-profit, Fair Count,Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean, joined this year’s ESSENCE Festival

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Getty Images/ Philip Yabut By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated June 30, 2023

The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to gay rights with its latest ruling. On Friday, the high court released its decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, ruling that Lorie Smith, the Colorado Christian graphic artist who designs wedding websites, can refuse to work with same-sex couples.”

Under Colorado law, it is illegal to 

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By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated June 30, 2023

On Friday, the Supreme Court released the last of its decisions, includingits highly-anticipated ruling on student loan forgiveness. The high court’s conservative supermajority ruled againstPresident Biden’s plan, saying that it overstepped the Department of Education’s authority.

Biden had argued that the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003, which former President Trump utilized during the pandemic to pause student loan payments,