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What It's Really Like Being Black in Thailand

Black travelers and expats from the US, UK, Caribbean and Africa speak candidly about safety, community and daily life in Thailand, part of a wider wave of Black Americans relocating across Asia.

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Black Living In Vietnam, The Best Place For "Us"

A Black American family shares why they landed in Ho Chi Minh City. They talk cost of living, the community they found and what daily life abroad actually looks like.

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Being Black in Korea in 2025 | Street Interview

Street interviews with Black residents and travelers in Seoul on dating, discrimination and everyday life. An honest look at what it's really like living in South Korea right now.

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Opinion: Black Farmers Are Still Waiting on the Justice They Were Promised

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From Pigford to the Inflation Reduction Act, Black farmers keep winning settlements on paper while land loss and bureaucratic delay continue in practice.

Head Start Funding Fights Are Back: What Black Families Need to Know This School Year

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Federal funding delays are forcing some Head Start programs to cut classrooms. Here is how to check your local program's status and find backup child care.

Essence Festival of Culture 2026: What Happened in New Orleans and How to Catch Up

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Essence Festival of Culture returned to New Orleans over July 4th weekend. Here is what happened on stage and in the business panels, and how to catch up now.

Q4 Money Checklist: 9 Dates Black Families Should Save This Fall

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Student loans, FAFSA, Medicare, ACA plans and taxes all hit deadlines this fall. Here are the 9 dates to save and what to do for each one.

HBCU Enrollment Hits New Highs: How to Apply for Fall 2027

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Record fall numbers at NC A&T and other Black colleges mean more competition next year. Here is how to plan an HBCU application for fall 2027.

2026 Emmy Nominations: Where Black Led Shows and Stars Landed

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The 2026 Primetime Emmy nominations are out, with Black creators and performers recognized across comedy, drama, and limited series. Here is how to catch up before the ceremony.

Being Black in Korea in 2025: What Street Interviews in Seoul Reveal

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South Korea has become a popular stop for Black...

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The Psychiatric Green Book: A Crisis Guide for Black Families

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BEAM's new Psychiatric Green Book gives Black families a roadmap for mental health emergencies, from psychiatric holds to advance directives.

Fall Vaccines 2026: Flu, COVID and RSV Shots, Explained

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With the federal vaccine panel stuck in court, doctors issued their own flu, COVID and RSV guidance. Here is who needs what, and how to get covered.

Chronic Kidney Disease and Black Americans: The Screening Test That Finally Changed

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Black adults face nearly three times the kidney failure rate of white adults. Here is what changed in the standard screening test, and what to ask your doctor for at your next visit.

Lupus and Black Women: The Autoimmune Disease That Takes Too Long to Diagnose

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