You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”—Lucille Ball. If you need more motivation, these “dream big” quotes will do the trick.

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Produced by New York radio station WBLS-FM, the annual event is the largest in the city that is dedicated to supporting, uplifting, and showcasing Black women’s talents on the stage and in the ...

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The conductor announces the train is going express, skipping the Upper West Side; white passengers disembark. The joke is a bit outdated; a 40-year exodus of black Americans and the more recent ...

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Marvel fans are in uproar after the debut of a controversial new storyline that reimagines Black Panther's legacy—with a shocking twist: the latest heir appears to be white. The premiere issue ...

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