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The Fly and Blood in Mike Pence’s Eye: 5 Takeaways From the Vice Presidential Debate
So it happened. The Mike Tyson and Roy Jones of vice-presidential candidates finally faced off behind plexiglass, and to quote former Arizona head coach Dennis Green, “They are who we thought they were.” Mike Pence proved to be a robotic version of the president’s agenda and Sen. Kamala Harris didn’t have time for the vice…
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Maxine Shaw Ain't Nuthin To F' With: A Black Ass Game with Erika Alexander
Erika Alexander will forever be a staple in black television and is still on top of her game. You may know her best as Maxine Shaw from Living Single or Cousin Pam from The Cosby Show but now she’s starring as a young RZA’s mother in Hulu’s Wu-Tang: An American Saga. We put her ’90s…
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'We Are Where We Belong': Rep. Ilhan Omar Refuses to Allow Trump and His Supporters to Silence Her
One day after the Trump rally in Greenville, N.C., where he allowed his supporters to shout “send her back” in reference to Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota congresswoman shares why defending Trump and his hateful rhetoric is wrong, as well as why dissent is patriotic. She also responds to Lindsey Graham’s stance that Trump’s comments…
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Marsai Martin’s Advice for Young Black Girls With Hollywood Dreams
Marsai Martin must be protected at all costs. The youngest executive producer in Hollywood and Black-ish star is not only making major moves for herself but wants to see other young black girls producing on the big screen, too. In the above clip, she shares some tips for getting into the business and why representation…
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Namaste Black: Yoga Isn't Just for Skinny White People. It's for Everybody
After noticing people of color were usually the minority in yoga classes, Shakira Scott brought together a group of black women to create Black to Yoga, an all-inclusive space for Oakland yogis. Scott, Kirsten Rogers, Maureen Miller and Zenovia Forbes came together to make classes more accessible and affordable to the black community in the…
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Pam Grier, the Queen of Classic Black Cinema, Walks Us Through Her Most Memorable Roles
March is Women’s History Month and Lord knows, Pam Grier has made history. She is known for dominating the black cinema scene in the ’70s with cult classics like Foxy Brown, Coffy and Sheba Baby. And she continued to make her mark throughout the years with Jackie Brown, The L Word and now, with her…
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Kadir Nelson Puts Iconic Moments in Black History on Canvas
Renowned artist Kadir Nelson paints to reflect the strength and spirituality of black history to remind black people of their own beauty, divinity and inner hero. His work has been featured in many prominent institutions, including the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the U.S House of Representatives and museums around the…
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A 'Triggering' Conversation With Rapper Killer Mike
Rapper Killer Mike stopped by The Root to chat about his new Netflix series, Trigger Warning, and be warned, some of his viewpoints may trigger you. I know some of them triggered me. We sat down with him to chat about Big Boi performing at the Super Bowl, gun control, cancel culture and more. Judge…
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Iyanla Vanzant Wants You to Get It Clean In 2019
Iyanla Vanzant is a renowned life coach, author, motivational speaker and a fixer of most things and she wants you to “get it clean in 2019.” Every new year, many of us make resolutions to better ourselves. We use the new year as a way to start a new chapter of our lives with a…
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The Story Behind the Music of Black-ish’s Most Talked About Episode
ABC’s Black-ish has never shied away from controversial topics and tonight’s show about colorism shouldn’t be any different. Ahead of tonight’s episode, we spoke to the composer Hilton Wright II, the co-producer of the music for one of the most memorable episodes, “Juneteenth.” Hilton has worked with artists like Big Sean, Sofia Reyes, Drake and…