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Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter At Southern Suspended Amid Hazing Allegations
Southern University has suspended and ordered the Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to stop activities on campus as the chapter ...
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Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter At Southern Suspended Amid Hazing Allegations
By Tomas Kassahun•2 min read
Southern University has suspended and ordered the Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to stop activities on campus as the chapter faces allegations of hazing. Chancellor John Pierr...
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A federal jury has ruled against 9-1-1 actor Rockmond Dunbar, who claimed that he was fired from the show because he refused to take the COVID-19 vac...
Culture
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Debbie Allen On Her Barbie Honor And How Her Son Norman Jr. Inspired 'Hot Chocolate Nutcracker'
Debbie Allen is officially getting her own Barbie doll! The renowned actress, producer, director, dancer, and entrepreneur is being honored with a...
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Will NBA Fans Miss Ben Simmons? Here's Why They May Not
Recently, several sports social media accounts have been highlighting key NBA players who weren’t signed to a team this season as of yet. Russell Wes...
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Artist Harold Caudio Transforms Skittles, Coffee Beans And More Into Portraits Of Black Icons In Latest Exhibit
Self-taught visual artist Harold Caudio is redefining the boundaries of creativity with his latest exhibit, “Colored Collextion.” The Haitian Amer...
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Zendaya And Robert Pattinson's A24 Rom-Com 'The Drama' Sets Release Date
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s upcoming romantic comedy The Drama has secured its 2026 premiere date. Deadline reports that the A24 rom-com will c...