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May 14, 2026 • 5 min

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Is Fish Oil Worth It? Exploring The Benefits And Side Effects

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By Dr. Diana Rangaves, PharmD•May 14, 2026

Is Fish Oil Worth It? Exploring The Benefits And Side Effects

Discover the top fish oil benefits and risks you need to know about. Elevate your self-care routine with tips from Blavity Health.

Jason Collins at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Vanguard Awards in 2018

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Jason Collins Dies: NBA's First Openly Gay, Active NBA Player Was 47

Jason Collins, the first openly gay basketball player in NBA history, died Tuesday after a months-long battle with brain cancer. He was 47. Collin...

MS silhouetted African American man looking at voting booths, with hand over heart, US flag on wall behind

By Christopher Rhodes•May 13, 2026

South Carolina Redistricting Effort Fails As Republicans Defect In State Senate Vote

After the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, Republican-led governments across the South have been moving quickly to eliminate predominantly...

Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling Could Gut A Third Of Congressional Black Caucus Seats

By Maya Boddie•May 13, 2026

Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling Could Gut A Third Of Congressional Black Caucus Seats

A third of the Congressional Black Caucus could disappear if Republican-led states aggressively redraw majority-Black congressional districts followi...

Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) speaks to a crowd during a fundraising event with the South Carolina Democratic Party at the Columbia Museum of Art on February 27, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. The event marked the sixth anniversary of Biden's presidential primary win in the early voting state of South Carolina

By Christopher Rhodes•May 13, 2026

South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn Confident Of Reelection Despite Republican Redistricting Push

As Republican-controlled states across the South rush to redraw congressional lines and scale back or eliminate majority-Black districts, one of the ...

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By Shanique Yates•May 13, 2026

'Nemesis' Stars Matthew Law And Y'lan Noel And On The Downfalls Of Obsession And Bringing Main-Character Energy

Y'lan Noel and Matthew Law chat about their characters' obsessions ahead of the show's debut on Netflix.

'Off Campus' Showrunner On Big Book-To-Screen Change And If Season 2's Couple Will Change

By Trey Mangum•May 13, 2026

'Off Campus' Showrunner On Big Book-To-Screen Change And If Season 2's Couple Will Change

Fans of the Off Campus books should expect some major changes with series adaptation on Prime Video — especially when it comes to Justin (Josh Heusto...

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By Dr. Diana Rangaves, PharmD•May 13, 2026

Everything You Need To Know About SSRIs

We break down what an SSRI is, how it supports mental wellness and why understanding medication is a vital step in your health journey.

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By Dr. Diana Rangaves, PharmD•May 12, 2026

How To Identify And Handle Red Mold Exposure

Learn the health risks of red mold, how it affects your respiratory system and the safest ways to remove it from your home for good.