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Louisiana Teen Earns $1.4M in Scholarships, Accepted to Over 75 Colleges

Ouachita Parish High senior Makenzie Williams credits her mentors and determination for her remarkable academic achievements.
04/17/2025

BET Media Group Greenlights Docuseries Starring Michael Vick in His Transformational Role as Head Football Coach of Norfolk State University

Produced by SMAC Entertainment, the Series Chronicles Vick’s Next Chapter in His Home State of Virginia as He Leads a New Generation at an HBCU With Vision, Purpose, and Passion.
04/17/2025

Ava DuVernay to Be Awarded Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal

The filmmaker joins Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Colin Powell in receiving the museum’s prestigious honor.
04/17/2025

‘Praying for Her’: Al Roker and Craig Melvin Speak Out on Sheinelle Jones’ Mysterious Absence

‘The Today Show’ co-hosts offered a heartfelt update on Jones, who hasn’t appeared on-air in four months
04/17/2025

‘I Gave Them My DNA. Now I Feel Foolish’: Black Consumers Reconsider 23andMe After Bankruptcy Fallout

In an exclusive interview with BET, consumers speak out about the company’s collapse and the risks of sharing their DNA.
04/17/2025

Why the WNBA’s 2026 Free Agency Class Could Reshape the Sport

MVPs, All-Stars, and over 100 players will be free agents in 2026—here’s what it means for the future of the league.
04/17/2025

Dear America: Stop Telling Black Women to Be Strong in the Delivery Room

This Black Maternal Health Week, we’re calling out the myth of the “strong Black woman”—a trope that’s silencing pain, delaying care, and costing lives in delivery rooms across America.
04/17/2025

Seven 2000s Female R&B Artists That Have Made Their Return

Keri Hilson, Elle Varner and more have dropped new music after years away.
04/17/2025

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