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Tassels to the Left, to the Left: Beyoncé to Deliver Message to Grads at YouTube's Star-Studded Commencement
Beyoncé is one of the newly announced graduation guests for YouTube’s virtual commencement ceremony, which will be livestreamed on Saturday, June 6. According to Variety, Bey, Jennifer Lopez and Taylor Swift were added to the already star-studded lineup for the streaming website’s “Dear Class Of 2020” event, which will feature the likes of headliners Barack…
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Social Studies: If a Karen Falls in the Woods…
Here’s a question that needs answering: What is the male equivalent of a Karen? Is it Chuck or a Todd? How about Bryce? It’s an existential question akin to “What’s the sound of no Beckies crying?” If a Karen falls in the woods, does God speak to the manager for her? Well, I think we’ve…
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First Look: Sherman's Showcase Is Bringing Black History Month to June and Adding Kente Cloth to Everything
You thought Black History Month ended in February? Well, Sherman’s Showcase has some news for you. The comedy sketch series will be bringing that same Black History Month energy to June with its special, “Black History Month Spectacular,” debuting on Juneteenth, of course. “Sherman’s Showcase host Sherman McDaniels has dreamed of doing a Black History…
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'So, This Isn’t a Prank?': DJ D-Nice Is the 2020 Webby Artist of the Year
On Tuesday, the Internet’s biggest event happened…on the Internet: the 24th Annual Webby Awards. Dubbed “Webbys From Home” (which happens to formulate an appropriate acronym, WFH) due to our current self-isolation situation, each winner sent in videos of their acceptance speeches. The biggest winner of the night was Derrick Jones, known as DJ D-Nice, who…
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Chris Rock, Babyface, Naomi Campbell and More to Celebrate the Life of Andre Harrell in Star-Studded Tribute
It’s time for us to pop some champagne for the late legendary music mogul Andre Harrell. According to a press release sent to The Root, BET is partnering with Revolt TV and iOne digital brands to present a star-studded tribute celebrating the life of Harrell called A Tribute to Andre Harrell: Mr. Champagne & Bubbles.…
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An Ida B. Wells Biography, Written by Her Great-Grandaughter, Will Be Released in 2021
Michelle Duster, author, educator, and the great-granddaughter of pioneering journalist and activist Ida B. Wells, announced that she will be publishing a biography about her great-grandmother’s extraordinary life and career. Ida B. the Queen is slated to be released in February 2021, according to One Signal Publishers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. “After working…
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Blackballed Reminds Us Why 'Shut Up and Dribble' Is Not an Option for Today's Athletes
For fans of the Los Angeles Clippers—which admittedly, is a relatively new concept—April 25, 2014, is a day that will live on in infamy. Donald Sterling, who had spent decades oscillating between openly discriminating against black and brown tenants and being universally reviled as the worst owner in professional sports, had been caught on tape…
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Exclusive: TV One Celebrates Black Music Month and the Sound of D.C. With Go-Go Documentary, The Beat Don't Stop
The sounds of Go-go hit the nation on another level when we all heard those conga drums in the background of “Da Butt” by E.U. (Experience Unlimited) as part of Spike Lee’s School Daze soundtrack. However, I didn’t truly get the purity of Washington, D.C.-native pride until I accumulated a few friends from there, went…
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Bring Some Trustworthy Potato Salad Because You Are Invited to Questlove's Potluck
Y’all hungry? Well, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is inviting you to his potluck. Well, kind of. You’re invited to watch his new show on Food Network, Questlove’s Potluck. Here’s what to goes down in the series: With an exciting array of invited guests, this entirely remotely-shot production will bring friends together as they virtually share their…
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Social Studies: By Any Memes Necessary
On this day, in 1925, Malcolm Little was born. The man whose name offends white people would become known by many monikers: Detroit Red, Malcolm X, Minister Malcolm and El-Hajj Malik Shabazz. He remains a revolutionary, an icon and one of the greatest orators of his time. Contrary to popular belief, belligerent black leaders like…