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by Cord Jefferson onNovember 28, 2012
Cord Jefferson argues at Gawker that while it's understandable that Brown's actions get more attention than those of less-famous white men accused of the same thing, there are some signs of prejudice in the attacks on the singer and his fans.
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by Demetria L. Lucas onNovember 28, 2012
Writing at Clutch magazine, The Root's contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas starts off with the disclaimer "Chris Brown is an a--hole," but concludes that in the singer's battle of words with comedian Jenny Johnson, he wasn't the only one who was out of line.
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by Clinton Yates onOctober 18, 2012
The Root DC's Clinton Yates writes that he won't spend time worrying about the recent incident in which students in blackface re-enacted a violent episode between Chris Brown and Rihanna because "there are just as many people out here representing us poorly without their faces painted."
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onOctober 16, 2012
High school kids might not understand the gravity of domestic violence and racism. But what about the adults who watched this outrageous performance?
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onOctober 15, 2012
He reportedly told Brown he'd "finish him" if he ever hurt Rihanna again.
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by Jamilah Lemieux onOctober 9, 2012
Writing at Ebony, Jamilah Lemieux unpacks the teachable moments from the troubled couple's story, in a piece that she says she hoped she'd never have to write.
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by Hillary Crosley onOctober 6, 2012
The mogul announced that his last Barclays shows will be televised via his YouTube channel.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onSeptember 11, 2012
A rep says that the image is "not of Rihanna, or an abused woman." But is a tattoo that requires that clarification really a good idea?
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onSeptember 7, 2012
Plenty of people are disturbed, but is anyone really surprised?
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onSeptember 7, 2012
If MTV gave awards out for style, who would have gone home a winner?
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