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Black Women Breaking the Silence: A Candid Conversation With the Women of HBO Max's On The Record
âIt has come time that we are able to parse our fandom from our celebrity heroes apart from their very real flawed human selves if and when it calls for that. And I think that young people are closer to the idea of deconstructing celebrity culture in a way that we donât have to have…
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Stacey Abrams Delivers Inspiring Acceptance Speech for The 2019 Root 100
Last night was beautiful. Yet another gala for The Root 100 in the books. Iâm honestly still recovering, as is most of the staff, Iâm sure. But I had to push through this recovery process to share the gift that is Stacey Abrams with the masses. Leader Abrams topped The Root 100 this year and…
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Make It Count: Stacey Abrams on Why the 2020 Census and Fighting Voter Suppression Go Hand in Hand for Black Americans
âWhen we are not counted, we do not count. And when we do not count, we do not improve our communities.â âStacey Abrams text In 2018, Stacey Abrams ran for governor of Georgia as the first black woman to be nominated by a major party. Despite gaining more votes than any Democrat ever during a…
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Here's How the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is Erasing Black Latinxs
When Dominican-American poet Melania-Luisa Marte began writing a poem about what it means to be Afro-Latinx, a simple Google search led her to realize that Afro-Latinx/a/o was not in some of the most commonly used dictionaries. For her, the blatant disregard for the term itself reaffirmed the feelings of erasure that black people of Latin…
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Oprah Shares Her Fondest Memories of the Late Toni Morrison
The death of Toni Morrison feels like a gut-punch for many in the midst of a tragically heavy news cycle. Still, those who loved her have taken time to share their memories of the beloved writer who bestowed gifts of wisdom upon many. Watch above as Oprah shares her fondest memories of Morrison and reflects…
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Beto OâRourke Says Donald Trump Owes The Exonerated Five an Apology
âThis is the most divisive, the most xenophobic, the most racist, the most nativist, the most Islamophobic president we have ever had.â â Beto OâRourke text The Exonerated Five are in the spotlight following the release of Ava DuVernayâs Netflix series, When They See Us. Donald Trump, who took out full-page ads in New York…
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Could Beyoncé Be an Alien? Men in Black: International Star Tessa Thompson Thinks So
The beloved Men in Black franchise is back on the big screen. While many MiB aficionados have been anxiously awaiting the return of this extraterrestrial blockbuster series, the new lead, Tessa Thompson, is quietly killing the game. Men in Black: International is Thompsonâs third appearance in a major movie franchise with Creed, Avengers and MiB…
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Director Stefon Bristol Answers Burning Questions About the Ending of Netflix's See You Yesterday
If youâve had a chance to watch Netflixâs See You Yesterday, youâve probably laughed, cried (multiple times), and blankly stared at the TV for minutes after the film ended. The film ripped me apart, and I had plenty of questions for the director, Stefon Bristol. After looking for comfort on Twitter, I found out I…
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On DCâs MLK Avenue, Where Over-Policing Reigns, Kingâs Dream Is Far From a Reality for Residents
When remembering Martin Luther King Jr., society often removes some of his most radical politics from discussion. King is perhaps most remembered in Washington, D.C., for delivering his notable âI Have A Dreamâ speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to a crowd of over 250,000 in 1963. But whatâs often glossed over is…
