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All-Women WWII Unit That Cleared 17 Million Letters in Europe Finally Honored with Congressional Gold Medal
The only Black all-female WWII unit, the "Six Triple Eight," received the…
Clarence O. Smith Rides Off With Honor at 92 After Founding ESSENCE and Uplifting Black Women’s Voices
ESSENCE magazine co-founder Clarence O. Smith passes at 92, leaving behind a…
Debbie Allen Spreads Hope With Free Skating and Dance Classes for Families Affected by LA Wildfires
Debbie Allen's Dance Academy partners with Sunshine Skate Foundation to offer free…
New Revelation: How Simone Biles Faced the Twisties Years Before Tokyo and Still Rose to Become the Most Decorated Gymnast Ever
Discover how Simone Biles secretly battled the dangerous "twisties" condition years before…
Michelle Obama Says Skipping the 2025 Inauguration Helped Her Build the Strength to Say No and Teaches Black Girls to Do the Same
Michelle Obama reveals skipping Trump's 2025 inauguration was about building the strength…
Lizzo Reveals Her Weight Loss Secrets from Ditching Sugary Coffee to Finding Peace Through Meditation
Discover how Lizzo achieved her impressive weight loss by eliminating 1,200-calorie coffee…