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News and information relevant to the African American community on topics including financial security, health and wellness

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Celebrities

Legendary Music Composer and Producer Quincy Jones Dies at 91

His work on Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ helped it become the best-selling album of all time

Black, Hispanic Workers Make More 401(k) Withdrawals

Tapping accounts early widens retirement disparity

Green Beret Finally Receives the Highest Honor

Paris Davis, 85, was among the first Black soldiers in the Special Forces

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This Mom Raised More Than 40 Kids

As an empty nester, Emma Patterson became a dedicated foster parent

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Entertainment

Celebrities

Samuel L. Jackson Keeps On Keeping On

The prolific actor talks about growing up in the segregated south

Celebrities

How Shemar Moore Found His Lane

Actor says he's 'defied the odds and found my lane and refused to quit'

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Food

Al Roker Releases ‘Recipes to Live By’ Cookbook

TV personality shares recipes for Mediterranean Farro Salad, Salmon Rice Bowls, and Shakshuka

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Celebrities

Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston’s Mother and a Grammy-Winning Singer, Dies at 91

In her seven-decade career she sang vocals for stars ranging from Jimi Hendrix to Beyoncé

Entertainment

Courtney B. Vance Stars With Niecy Nash-Betts in New FX Horror-Drama

Actor reunites with producer Ryan Murphy on ‘Grotesquerie’

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Entertainment

Retta Finds Humor in Touring America’s Ugliest Homes

Just in time for Halloween, actor hosts new HGTV show, ‘Scariest House in America’

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Work & Jobs

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Retirement

The Racial Retirement Gap in 7 Facts

Inequities squeeze Black workers’

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Retirement

7 Ideas to Reduce the Racial Retirement Gap

How to move the needle on equity

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Retirement

Getting Retirement Advice While Black

It’s not always easy to get good advice

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Retirement

3 Couples Talk About Retiring While Black

Learn about their solutions

Health

Celebrities

Taraji P. Henson Takes on Mental Illness

The acclaimed actress, 54, has a new show and a serious cause

Family Caregivers

The Strengths and Challenges of Immigrant Family Caregivers

How to balance cultural traditions while allowing for generational differences

Books

How to Choose a Top-Notch Doctor as You Age

Physician Sharon Malone, author of ‘Grown Woman Talk,’ tells us what to consider

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Beauty & Style

Beauty & Style

Natural Haircuts to Flatter Every Face Shape

Pro tips to help you prepare for your salon visit and maintain your curly cut afterward

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Beauty & Style

The Secrets to Dyeing Black Hair Damage-Free

The pros share how to get the best shade with the best care

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Beauty & Style

5 Ways You Can Fake Fuller Natural Hair

Your ‘big hair’ dreams could come true with the help of this pro advice

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