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Of the 22 nominees up for promotion, just two non-white officers made the list, and none were women.

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If you haven’t noticed, Tiffany Haddish is glowing. Earlier this month, the comedian and actress graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swim Issue in an orange and yellow bikini. Looking like the sun herself,

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Jay-Z sent fans into a frenzy over the weekend—and not just because of his highly anticipated 2026 Roots Picnic performance. The rap icon stepped onto the stage, debuting a voluminous afro, a dramatic departure from the freeform locs he had worn for nearly a decade.

Almost immediately, fans flooded social media with reactions,

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It’s 4 o’clock on a Wednesday afternoon, and Fancy’s is already alive.

The staff moves through the intimate dining room with the focused energy of people who know what’s coming. Candles get positioned just so. Somewhere in the back, the scent that defines this space— My Way from the 1 Hotel — a signature

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Long before she became one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, Taraji P. Henson was building a career fueled by talent, grit, and an unmistakable star quality. After studying theater at Howard University, Henson broke onto the scene with standout performances in Baby Boy and Hustle & Flow. She went on to captivate audiences in films like The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and

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Growing up, my skin has found ways to shape shift into craters with deep valley pores.  I’d look into the mirror and run my hands over my face, pretending it was smooth and even, like the beautiful women in the magazines. If there were a poster child for unstable oil production, I’d be posted on

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