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They Speak for the Trees: Meet the ‘Petal Protectors’ Guarding NYC’s Cherry Blossoms

As cherry blossoms bloom in the beginning of April, the idyllic promenades of Roosevelt Island transform into catwalks. Visitors travel to the tiny island to capture the fleeting beauty of the flowering trees overlooking the Manhattan skyline — and their own portraits, for Instagram. Crowds wearing their best outfits flash wide smiles under the pink […]
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Black Books We Need to See As Movies ASAP!

Now that Octavia Butler's novel 'Parable of the Sower' is set to become a feature film, here are a handful of other Black books that deserve the same treatment!
Why Parents of the ‘Black-ish’ Generation Are Choosing HBCUs Now

As more parents rethink what college readiness looks like, historically Black colleges and universities are emerging as a preferred path in today’s shifting educational landscape.
Judge Mathis Finally Secures His Wife Back and the Internet Is Overjoyed!

Judge Greg Mathis told his fans and followers that he was going to do whatever it took to get his wife back. Now, it looks like his efforts have finally paid off!
SaaS on the Beach returns to Barcelona with a founder-only format

As the tech conference circuit grows more crowded, one SaaS event is making the opposite pitch: fewer people, fewer sales decks, and a lot less noise. SaaS on the Beach, a curated event for SaaS founders, will return to Barcelona between May 20 and 21 for its second edition, positioning itself as an alternative to the […]
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