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If hundreds of millions of Africans grow up with fond views of the Chinese Communist Party or Putin’s brand of strongman ...

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A Black church that won a challenge against the Proud Boys hopes it spurs others to act. “We want to capitalize on this ...

In her work, Niki Saint Phalle repeatedly referenced a personal and mythical bestiary that she brought to life in colorful ...

Evanston Township High School hosted the 28th annual African American Youth Achievement (AAYAA) and Trailblazer Awards at 7 p ...

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A scholar of early Greek classics explains what the myth of the weapon-carrying god of love, Cupid, a child of the gods of ...

We all know carrying a four-leaf clover will bring you good fortune, but the history of this lucky symbol may surprise ... The four-leaf-clover meaning became intertwined with Christianity ...

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Flowers have long been a powerful form of expression in African American culture, carrying deep meanings in celebrations, spirituality, and everyday life. Whether given as a gesture of love, used in ...