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Disney Wasn’t Ready for Coco Jones. Now, It’s Her Time to Shine

“It’s hilarious,” says Coco Jones. “When it’s your time, it’s your time.”

Teen Vogue’s Generation Next 2022 Winners to Debut Designs at Summit

The winners participated in a LEGO® DOTS challenge and will discuss the process during a panel at the annual event.

Jayda Cheaves: A True Self-Made Mogul

The influencer leveraged her cult-like following to create a million-dollar empire. 

Jaden Michael and Saniyya Sidney Are At the Top of Their Game

The two young stars open up to Ava DuVernay and Will Smith about playing larger-than-life roles.

Why Has There Never Been a Black Woman Governor?

“[I] still have to convince people to see me in a role that wasn’t built for me.”

Experts Say Double Masking Works — Here's How

Two masks are better than one.

Georgia's Blue Turn Could Be a Model for the South

“Georgia is arguably the leading edge of what may be a very significant realignment.”

Georgia Senate Races Seem Set for Runoffs That Could Determine Senate Control

If current trends in both races hold, runoff elections will happen on January 5.

2020 Election Sees Big Wins for Drug Legalization

Residents in five states voted to legalize marijuana use.

Deliver Your Mail-In Ballot Yourself, Experts Say

There's a chance the postal service won't be able to get it there in time.

Walter Wallace Jr.'s Family Called an Ambulance, Not the Cops

His mother said police laughed at one of the family's requests for help.

San Francisco's CAREN Act Would Outlaw Discriminatory 911 Calls

One critic said the proposed law's name is "insensitive."

GOP Leaders Flip-Flopped On Election-Year SCOTUS Nominees

"I want you to use my words against me."

16 Best Quotes About Women of Color Deserving the Right to Vote

“I have a right to have as much as a man.”

Joe Biden Attempted to Clarify His Comments About Black Diversity

He had said the African-American community lacked diversity.

Black Journalists Hope Media's Racial Reckoning Can Create Change

“It’s about firing some people. ... Some people need to go.”

Rayshard Brooks Wanted the Criminal Justice System to Change

“It’s hurting us, but it’s hurting our families the most.”

What We Know About the Death of Rayshard Brooks

The 27-year-old husband and father was shot in the back by police.

How to Support the Protesters Demanding Justice for George Floyd

These are the bail funds and organizations to know.

The Pandemic Could Complicate Natural-Disaster Response

Experts are offering some guidance on how to prepare for hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and forest fires amid a pandemic.

Trump Still Can't Get His Act Together on the Coronavirus

The president's mixed messaging is an ongoing cause for concern.

What Does Coronavirus Mean for the 2020 Election?

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, how it impacts our ability to vote remains uncertain.