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Turkey Leg Hut Owner Nakia Holmes Arrested After Allegedly Hiding Suspect In Kidnapping Case - Essence | Essence

The entrepreneur behind Houston’s famed Turkey Leg Hut faces new charges amid an already turbulent year.

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Angel Reese earns her wings and becomes the first-ever professional athlete to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

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Soft launch in July, courtside with Thompson's mom in October? We love that for Hot Girl Meg.

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Sergio Hudson Brings His Signature Glamour To The Road With Volvo Collab | Essence

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Why Are So Many Of Our Black Male Icons Dying Prematurely? | Essence

With D'Angelo's passing at 51 and a number of relatively young Black male stars dying from cancer and heart disease, it’s time to ask: What’s going on?

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As ‘me too.’ approaches its 10th anniversary, Burke is bringing together changemakers across politics and entertainment to push the conversation beyond survival toward systemic change.

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D’Angelo’s Children Speak Out For The First Time Since His Death | Essence

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