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Before sitting alongside Charles Barkley and Shaq on "Inside the NBA," Smith overcame criticism to become a clutch performer in Houston's championship runs.
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Richard Sherman's House Robbed by Masked Gunmen While Family was Home

Former Seahawks cornerback shares disturbing security footage of masked intruders breaking into his home on his birthday.
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Lakers' Bizarre Conference Split Has NBA Fans Confused

With a 32-13 record against the West but a losing 14-16 mark against the East, LeBron's Lakers have become the NBA's strangest paradox.
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Descendants Of Slavery Pull Out Of Formal Apology Ceremony From Saint Louis University For Ethical Reasons

A formal apology effort between SLU and descendants of enslaved people collapses amid rising tensions and unresolved grievances.
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Chocolate Droppa Spits Bars and Jokes at NPR Tiny Desk, Because April Fools Needs a Hype Man

Kevin Hart’s rap alter ego, Chocolate Droppa, hit the NPR Tiny Desk stage with punchlines and punchy bars—proving even April Fools' jokes can have a fire beat.
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A Historic Holdout: Cory Booker’s Filibuster Sets Sights on the Record

In a dramatic move, Booker’s extended speech could set a new standard for political protest on the Senate floor.
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Opinion: The Revolution Will Be Texted—Why Black Family Chats Should Go Political

Our most trusted communication hubs can become powerful tools for community education, mutual aid, and political engagement.
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Black Georgians Struggle In Fight Against Railway Plans

The railroad company will reportedly provide an economic bump of $1.5 million in Sparta, Georgia.
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Drake Debuts Black and White ‘Nokia’ Music Video

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes a cameo.
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Sexyy Red Responds to CIA Operative Allegations

“They got me,” joked the “U My Everything” rapper.
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5 Facts to Know About Exploited 19th-Century Attraction Sarah Baartman

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