This Valentine’s Day, don’t break the bank with meaningless tokens of love. Experts say engaging in low-cost or free activities that foster deeper connection, show kindness or offer support could be the most romantic move of all.
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Judge tosses Drake’s defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s global hit ‘Not Like Us’
A federal judge dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, ruling that Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics in “Not Like Us” — which accused Drake of being a pedophile — were protected opinion, not factual claims. The judge described the case as part of “the most infamous rap battle in the genre’s history,” ending Drake’s attempt to claim damages for harm to his reputation and brand.
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Changing the narrative: Black travel collectives redefine who ‘belongs’
For years, the mainstream travel industry has overlooked the needs and stories of Black travelers. But a growing number of Black-led travel groups are shifting the narrative—creating space for cultural connection, community and global exploration on their own terms.
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Meet the Baltimore business turning ‘mess’ into a success
Kalilah Wright, a Black immigrant woman and Brooklyn native, founded the customized T-shirt company Mess in the Bottle in 2016 to share positive messages and amplify Black voices in her community. Wright shares how she tackles entrepreneurship and motherhood while aiming to expand her brand and provide guidance to other Black women entrepreneurs.
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Raising sons with care: Black fathers lead by example and build community
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer tmcqueen@afro.com With the odds often stacked against Black boys, it’s crucial to shine a light on how Black fathers and community leaders are guiding them forward. Even before their sons have learned to speak, many Black fathers are thinking about how to protect them from a world that won’t […]
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A blueprint for protection: Learning from New York’s fight against deed theft
A disbarred attorney in New York, Sanford Solny, was found guilty of 13 counts of third-degree criminal possession of stolen property and three counts of first-degree scheme to defraud, while states should follow New York’s lead in protecting homeowners against deed theft by empowering prosecutors to file legal actions on properties involved in suspected deed theft.
Posted inClimate Change
Chesapeake Bay health grade dips after hottest year on record and extreme rainfall patterns
The Chesapeake Bay’s health declined from a C-plus to a C in the latest annual report, with scientists attributing the drop to extreme weather patterns during the hottest year on record. Despite the setback, long-term trends show improvement in key areas like dissolved oxygen, aquatic grasses, and nutrient levels, though challenges from climate change and declining water clarity remain.
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Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with aggressive, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, following recent symptoms and testing. While the cancer is serious, doctors say it remains manageable with hormone-based treatments, and Biden is reviewing options with his physicians.
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Supreme Court blocks reinstatement of fired federal workers
The Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that would have reinstated 16,000 federal workers fired under the Trump administration—many of whom are Black and based in Maryland, where the federal workforce is a major economic engine. Critics say the mass firings, which bypassed legal protections for probationary employees, disproportionately harm minority communities and threaten the integrity of federal agencies. Lawmakers and advocacy groups have vowed to continue challenging what they call politically motivated and discriminatory terminations.
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New Year brings wave of new laws across the United States
In 2025, new laws in various states will impact gun safety, healthcare, consumer privacy, transportation, and public safety, with gun safety taking center stage.
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Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81
Judith Jamison, a renowned choreographer and artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, died after a brief illness in New York at the age of 81.
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Harris, Beyoncé team up for a Texas rally on abortion rights and hope battleground states hear them
Vice President Kamala Harris and Beyoncé are campaigning in Texas to highlight the medical fallout from abortion restrictions, emphasizing the need to protect reproductive rights and prevent Donald Trump from overturning Roe v. Wade.