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Recently released excerpts from 107 Days, the memoir of former Vice President Kamala Harris, drew the ire of senior Democratic Party strategists last week, notably political commentators David Axelrod and Van Jones.

‘107 Days’ by Kamala Harris. Courtesy Simon & Schuster

During a Friday afternoon segment on CNN’s Arena with Kasie Hunt,

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By Mecca Pryor ·Updated September 23, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

SKIMS has had a grip on the culture since its debut, thanks to its ultra-comfy, curve-hugging designs. Whether you’re lounging at home, running errands, or slipping it under a dress for a night out, SKIMS’ versatility and high quality have quickly won over consumers, making the brand a staple in modern wardrobes.

Nike, a longtime leader in performance wear,

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Amid pressure to prosecute New York Attorney General Leticia James, U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned Friday. Siebert served as the U.S. Attorney General for the Eastern District of Virginia where AG James owned property and is being accused of committing mortgage fraud. 

In an email sent to his staff on

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BFA By Mecca Pryor ·Updated September 22, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

This week in fashion was >UGG Taps Mariah The Scientist As Their Newest Ambassador

UGG season has officially arrived, and the brand welcomed the colder months with a buzzworthy activation in New York City. Their newest ambassador, Mariah the Scientist, headlined the event with a performance and also stars in UGG’s latest campaign. Mariah wore one of

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“If you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere.” American womenswear label Coach was born in the city that never sleeps and it’s here that the brand found new life. When Stuart Vevers took the reins, he reimagined Coach beyond its iconic handbags, expanding into ready-to-wear and injecting fresh energy into

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Behind every political persona, there’s a human being. Some are fathers and mothers, others mentors, teachers, or maybe even just compassionate local and national leaders. And, no matter a person’s political affiliations, it takes courage, grit, and tenacity to publicly stand up for what one believes, as well as advocate and stand up for one’s community, borough, state, and even country. Positive moments

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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated September 17, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

When most people think of Baltimore, the city’s historical legacy is what comes first to mind—the Revolutionary War landmarks, the shadow of Fort McHenry, and the cobblestone streets that whisper of America’s early days. But for me, beneath those well-worn narratives lies something far more compelling: Baltimore as a Black city, unashamed and unfiltered, where culture doesn’t just

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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated September 16, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

There’s something about the Copacabana that already feels like history humming under your feet. The ghosts of disco queens, salsa legends, and lovers pressed close on a crowded floor are still in the walls. Which is why Romeo Hunte choosing this space for his Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Dark Academia, just made sense. The man knows drama, and this wasn’t