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Black Community

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

Retirement

Black, Hispanic Workers Make More 401(k) Withdrawals

Tapping accounts early widens retirement disparity

Dinner for Two Created Just for You by Carla Hall

Recipes for Smashed Peewee Potatoes

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Bob Beamon, 77, Reflects on Holding Oldest Olympic Record

His band performed at the Olympics

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Sugar Ray Leonard Looks Back on Winning Olympic Gold

Leonard, 68, won gold in 1976

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Entertainment

Celebrities

Susan Sarandon and Sheryl Lee Ralph Take on the Role of Bridesmaids

The two star in ‘The Fabulous Four’ along with Bette Midler and Megan Mullally

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Celebrities

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Eddie Murphy

Here are some surprising facts about Eddie Murphy. Did you know he made a bet with Richard Pryor?

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Books

Tiger Woods Connects With His Military Dad

James Patterson’s book highlights how the golf pro worked out at his father’s old training ground

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Travel

Chitlin’ Circuit Venues: Beyoncé Reference Sparks History Lesson

Visit five locations still around today, where music and the past live

Celebrities

Whoopi Goldberg on Grief: ‘It Doesn't Go Away. It Just Kind of Evolves’

Award-winning actress and ‘The View’ cohost pens candid memoir honoring her late mother and brother

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Movies for Grownups

Ving Rhames Lends His Voice to New ‘Garfield Movie’

Actor talks voice acting, working with Tom Cruise, career inspirations

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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

Uncovering and highlighting hidden histories of African Americans

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Uterine Cancer Deaths Are Rising; 3 Warning Signs

Ob-gyn Sharon Malone, M.D., shares what you should watch for

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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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Conditions and Treatments

Dr. Dre Reveals He Had Aneurysm, 3 Strokes

Here’s what you need to know about aneurysms and hemorrhagic strokes

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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