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Post a story, article, video, podcast, resource, or page that matters.
Connect it to hashtags so people can find it by topic and interest.
Turn links and hashtags into forums, comments, and live chat rooms.
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Serena Williams has joined the Barbie doll franchise, where her signature curves are being turned into a celebration of the body that critics once picked apart.[26332] Fans and observers see this move as a recognition of Williams’s status as a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and one of the most impressive records in women’s tennis.[26332]
Shaq is taking cybersecurity seriously after being hacked and is using that experience, along with a partnership with NordVPN, to encourage consumers to protect their digital privacy.[26329] The message from Shaq stresses the need for everyday people to treat cybersecurity and digital privacy as important parts of their online lives.[26329]
Earn Your Leisure co-founders Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings emphasize that financial literacy, entrepreneurship and economic power are essential for Black communities to shape their futures.[26330] They argue that knowledge about money and business can lead to greater empowerment and opportunity within those communities.[26330]
Southern University students and alumni turned heads at Homecoming 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with standout looks described as ‘Southern Sheauxstoppers’ who slayed the Jaguar way.[26327]
Every October the author encounters intense and un-Christ like behavior on social media aimed at people who express dislike for candy corn.[26323]
Troy Williams, who appeared to be an ambitious and talented San Diego chef, ran the kitchen for more than a decade at Miss B’s Coconut Club while hiding in plain sight for 14 years until one tip led U.S. Marshals to his restaurant.[26324]
Isaiah John, best known as Leon on FX’s Snowfall, discusses viral moments, career setbacks and a life-changing trip to Ghana while breaking down a messy love triangle on The Drop.[26321]
Telfar Clemens and his brand staged a Spring/Summer 2027 runway show that made Paris Fashion Week feel like a Brooklyn showcase, demonstrating the brand’s global reach from its home base.[26322] The coverage frames Telfar’s Brooklyn roots as central to its identity and influence, suggesting an alternative path for independent designers to engage global audiences.[26322]
The NAACP New York State Conference began its 90th anniversary celebration with a Generations of Justice Gala.[26319]
Reebok’s Engine A 26 sneaker in the Wheat colorway is described as a quiet fall flex that arrives in muted harvest tones and is poised to become widely noticed.[26333]
A Hollywood veteran’s exchange with President Donald Trump has escalated into a public feud that some commentators say may have been a mistake by Trump’s team as his polling numbers decline.[26313]
Fantasia leads a cast of legendary gospel voices in Tyler Perry’s film The Gospel of Christmas, which centers on a struggling New York City church and a preacher bearing family and community burdens.[26328]
An article about dating and hidradenitis suppurativa advises telling a partner about the condition after some trust and mutual interest are established, ideally before sexual intimacy or situations where the condition might affect plans.[26331] The piece recommends being honest and factual when disclosing HS, explaining symptoms, treatments, pain management, triggers, and boundaries to reduce shame and build support while preparing for varied reactions.[26331]
Most of North and Central Georgia were under both a High Wind Watch and a Flood Watch as Hurricane Isaias approached, with residents warned to expect a difficult and potentially dangerous weekend.[26325]
Tickets for the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua all-British heavyweight fight sold out in about an hour, with roughly 80,000 seats at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium going on sale and more than 500,000 people in the online queue.[26326]
Sonya Curry announced her second marriage on social media, marking a major personal milestone five years after her divorce from Dell Curry.[26320]
Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson credits his unshakable self-belief as the driving force behind his rise from selling drugs to success in the music industry.[26318]
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias moved into the Memphis area bringing heavy rain, wind gusts up to 40 mph, a flood watch east of the Mississippi River and a wind advisory for the day.[26317]
Hurricane Isaias struck the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm, made landfall near Destin, Florida, and left hundreds of thousands without power as it weakened inland.[26314]
Nearly 500,000 people lost power as Isaias hit Gulf states, and broader reports indicated more than 860,000 were without electricity after the storm moved inland.[26314]
A 26-year-old man fronting Reebok’s Engine A 26 Wheat campaign is noted in coverage that highlights the sneaker’s understated seasonal appeal.[26333]
An Erie shooting on the city’s East Side left nine people dead, with initial reports describing two women shot outside a home and authorities saying the suspected gunman apparently shot himself.[26312]
A high-speed chase in Orange County reached speeds of about 100 mph after officers tried to stop a vehicle for reckless driving, and the pursuit was ongoing as reports were published.[26310]
Two men were injured in a shooting aboard a GoDurham bus late Friday night, with no suspect identified or arrested at the time of the report.[26311]
LaMonica McIver has taken an ICE oversight case to the full appeals court, and her attorneys say the case raises constitutional questions about whether the executive branch can prosecute lawmakers conducting oversight.[26307]
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A straight forward algorithm determines what comes to the top
The algorithm for what you see is the same for all users and entries.
The math that positions the articles is as follows:
(likes - dislikes) - (TIMESTAMPDIFF(MINUTE, s.date_added, NOW()) / 60) + number_of_distinct_comment_users
(likes - dislikes)
This captures how positively the community feels about the story:
This is the baseline of how users rate the content.
- (TIMESTAMPDIFF(MINUTE, s.date_added, NOW()) / 60)
This portion subtracts points as the story gets older:
Purpose: This keeps newer stories competitive. Older stories gradually drop unless they are constantly receiving likes, dislikes, or comments.
+ number_of_distinct_comment_users
This adds points based on how many unique people have commented on the story:
It rewards breadth of engagement, not spam or one person talking a lot.
Purpose: This helps surface stories that spark real discussion.
Afronary aims to reflect the pulse of the community and not the bias of its developers.
A system of hash tags can be used to categorize and find local resources. eg Search hashtags for #soulfood #southchicago
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Hashtag system makes it easy to explore everything from cultural insights to local services — like #soulfood in #southchicago.
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Large Screen devices give you access to voting, comments,add links and chat.