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Expert: Why a New Push for ‘Black English’ in Schools Can Help Students Thrive

The Root spoke with one Black scholar who says embracing African American Vernacular English (AAVE) may help teachers connect ...

The ‘Dating Recession’ Is Real — and Lying About Money Is the #1 Dealbreaker

Romance has entered a new era, and money sits right in the middle of the conversation. A growing number of young adults are ...

From hobbitmaxxing to Catholicmaxxing: how well do you know your maxxes?

Maxxing trends – going all in on a particular trait, habit, quality or pastime – tend to burn brightly and briefly. But how many of the following are real?

Gen Z’s political gender divide is now showing up in schools

The 74 reports a widening political gender divide among Gen Z, with young women strongly supporting Democrats while young men ...

The Yahoo Boys: The men behind online romance scams

Journalist CARLOS BARRAGÁN travels to Lagos to uncover the truth behind the Yahoo Boys romance scammers: book extract ...