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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Leads National Push for Stuttering Awareness and Access to Care

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, former NBA player and University of Kentucky national champion, is now leading an important mission off the court. A lifelong stutterer, he is working to improve access to speech therapy and expand insurance coverage for those in the stuttering community. Through his nonprofit, Change & Impact, Inc., he is building partnerships, supporting individuals…

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ESSENCE Welcomes Susan L. Taylor Back for Special Edition Cover

ESSENCE is marking a milestone moment with the return of Editor-in-Chief Emerita Susan L. Taylor as the cover star of its latest special edition. The issue also brings back Taylor’s signature In the Spirit column, a feature that played a central role in shaping the publication’s legacy. The release underscores ESSENCE’s long-standing leadership in cultural…

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Declines to Testify in Sex Trafficking Trial as Defense Rests

Sean “Diddy” Combs opted not to testify in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, and his legal team rested without calling any defense witnesses. Wednesday’s proceedings also brought a notable shift in the prosecution’s strategy. In a filing intended to simplify jury instructions, the prosecution announced it would no longer pursue charges of attempted…

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Brandy and Monica Announce First-Ever Co-Headlining ‘The Boy Is Mine Tour’

Brandy and Monica, the GRAMMY Award-winning artists behind the landmark 1998 hit “The Boy Is Mine,” officially announced their first-ever joint tour today on CBS Mornings. The 24-city arena tour, produced by Black Promoters Collective, will launch October 16 and run through December 7, marking a historic moment more than 25 years in the making….

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