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Black Voices

These stories and videos highlight Black voices, culture, news and joy. They are lifting the voices of the Black community.

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7d ago

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EXCLUSIVE: 'The Voice' gospel singer gets 4-chair turn after 'unbelievable' performance

Val T Webb got all the coaches to turn for her performance of Deborah Cox's "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here."
The Voice
The Voice
11d ago

Halle Bailey reveals why she kept her pregnancy a secret

The "Little Mermaid" star and boyfriend DDG announced the arrival of their son in January.
Halle Bailey at Essence Black Women in Hollywood at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles.
Halle Bailey at Essence Black Women in Hollywood at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles.
12d ago

Will Smith supports his 'Fresh Prince' aunt Janet Hubert at event — see the video

The former co-stars shared a sweet hug in a video both shared March 7 on Instagram.
12d ago

Kevin Hart says being fired as 2019 Oscars host was ‘necessary and needed’

"Sometimes it’s okay to take a step back and to be educated,” Hart, 44, told the Wall Street Journal magazine.
Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart
12d ago

Former ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ writer developing new soap opera ‘The Gates’ about a Black family

The show is expected to be the first Black soap opera since 1989's "Generations."
CBS studios
CBS studios
17d ago

6 inspiring Black protest songs, from 'Strange Fruit' to Kendrick Lamar’s 'Alright'

Black Americans are still using their voices to sing for their rights, empowerment, and much-needed change.
photo illustration of Billie Holiday and Kendrick Lamar
photo illustration of Billie Holiday and Kendrick Lamar
19d ago

Red beans and rice: A journey from Africa to Haiti to New Orleans

“It was an affirmation of our city,” says New Orleanian food historian Lolis Eric Elie.
Collage of red beans and rice
Collage of red beans and rice

Black moms-to-be are more likely to be dismissed by doctors. What to say if it happens to you

Black women are three times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes than white women, a crisis that has historical roots in the U.S.
Black moms-to-be are more likely to be dismissed by doctors. What to say if it happens to you
Black moms-to-be are more likely to be dismissed by doctors. What to say if it happens to you
19d ago

Jollof rice: What sets apart Winneba, Ghana’s version

The jollof rice from Winneba, Ghana could be the one to end all debates.