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Anthony Mackie Calls Out Marvel for Its Lack of Diversity Behind the Camera
Anthony Mackie’s Marvel character Falcon not only has quite the big responsibility ahead of him as the future Captain America, but Mackie the actor does, as well—specifically, speaking to the fight for diversity and inclusion. In a recent interview with Daveed Diggs as part of Variety’s Actors on Actors series, Mackie pointed out that he…
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I Attended the 2020 BET Awards From the Comfort of My Home…Just Like Everyone Else!
I’m pretty sure BET was amongst those of us who wistfully declared, “2020 is going to be my year.” Why BET? Well, because this year marks the 20th anniversary of the BET Awards and is the 40th anniversary of the network itself (the latter of which lent itself to a tribute to BET co-founder Bob…
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The Root Jams Weekly (6/26/2020): 'The Definitive Summer Jams'
It’s hot AF, it’s summer AF and it’s still Black Music Month…AF. Sometimes you just need that perfect summertime, summer jam playlist to be the backdrop for or the reminder of the moments created during Sundress SZN. This list hopes to be that. It will be BlackAF. “The Definitive Summer Jams” (6/26/2020) Panama Jackson DJ…
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Trailer Roundup: That Little Voice in Your Head Is Thanks to the Hamilton Soundtrack
It’s been a long time, I shouldn’t have left you, without a bunch of trailers to escape to. Yes, a lot has happened in the past few weeks, which makes this kind of escape all the more necessary, so let’s get to it. Hopefully, we provide you something to look forward to. Secret Society of…
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30 Days of Iconic Music Video Blackness With VSB, Day 26: Force MDs, 'Tender Love'
Force MDs “Tender Love” is a jam, you hear me? It’s as good today as it was in 1985, a nod I give to just how good GOAT writers and producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are at song creation. The video, though, is awesome in a different way. Be clear, I love this video…
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John Legend Discusses Hollywood's Social and Moral Responsibilities (and His Verzuz Two-Step) With The Root
Ahead of Sunday’s 2020 BET Awards, the network’s annual ceremony celebrating the best in Black culture, nominee John Legend sat down with The Root to discuss some hot-button topics. The EGOT winner is up for “Best Collaboration” and “Video of the Year” honors for “Higher,” his song with DJ Khaled and the late Nipsey Hussle.…
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Aloe Blacc Releases New Song, Announces Next Album All Love Everything
Grammy-nominated musician Aloe Blacc returns to the music scene with his latest song, “My Way,” which will be featured on his forthcoming album All Love Everything. The LP is slated to drop on October 2. Blacc’s first full-length project in seven years will find him detailing his experiences and journey as a father, as well…
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Whiteness Will Never Be Canceled
It was white supremacy. It was never just about “discrimination” or “privilege” or “racism” or “anti-blackness” or “lack of diversity” or “hate” or “intolerance” or “police brutality” or “inequality” or any of the symptoms of America’s longest-lasting pandemic. There is no synonym for white supremacy. No euphemism exists that makes this disease more tolerable. If…
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Animated Allies: Kristen Bell and Jenny Slate Step Down From Cartoon Roles So They Can Be Voiced by Black People
The year 2020 is full of unexpected plot twists, one of which has been Hollywood taking accountability and attempting to actually right the wrongs of the past—after being thoroughly called out on social media about it, that is. This time, we’re honing in on Black creators in animation, specifically those who work in voiceover (V.O.)…