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Will Smith debuts new song with Sunday Service, Usher gives powerful speech after receiving BET Lifetime Achievement Award. #BETAwards2024

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell and poet Tongo Eisen-Martin speak at Juneteenth celebration. Miss Juneteenth Choice McCarty leads parade in Boston.

Country singer Maren Morris comes out as LGBTQ+ during concert, receives overwhelming support from fans for her advocacy. #Pride #LGBTQ+

Eva Longoria praises Becky G as a "genius" ahead of Oscars performance, highlighting Latino representation and importance of the platform.

Founder is creating first minority-run stock exchange in the US, aiming to level the wealth gap between Black and white Americans.

Transit Equity Day, a nationwide day of action, honors Rosa Parks' legacy and highlights the importance of equitable public transit.

Beloved "Cooking with Lynja" star Lynn Yamada Davis, known as "the internet's grandma," has died at 67 from esophageal cancer.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's secret holiday party mishap sparks outrage after invites meant for "electeds of color" were mistakenly sent to others.

The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein has put pressure on Gov. Gavin Newsom to choose a successor acceptable to Black Democrats. Newsom's previous decision to replace Sen. Kamala Harris with Sen. Alex Padilla upset Black Democrats, and now there are concerns about his choice for Feinstein's replacement. Rep. Barbara Lee, a Black woman running for Feinstein's seat, would seem like a logical choice, but Newsom previously stated that he would appoint a Black woman on an interim basis. This decision has sparked controversy and protests from Lee and others who believe that appointing a Black woman as a caretaker is insulting. Newsom's relationship with the Black community has been strained, and his decision for Feinstein's replacement will be crucial for his political ambitions.

New York City Council discusses legislation that could lead to the removal of statues and the creation of a reparations task force.

Billy Porter sparks backlash after calling Anna Wintour a 'b****' for featuring Harry Styles as the first-ever solo male cover star of Vogue.

Billy Porter criticizes Harry Styles' Vogue cover and calls Anna Wintour a "b****," accusing them of using the LGBTQ+ community for publicity.

Khloe Kardashian faces accusations of blackfishing after fans noticed changes in her appearance in a recent video.

Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is accused of running a campaign based on racism but calling it equality. DeSantis has declared that "DEI is over in the state of Florida," referring to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Critics argue that this is a form of white supremacy and an attempt to dilute Black voting power. DeSantis is accused of stoking white grievance and framing it as a fight for individual rights.