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For the Descendants of South Africa’s Colonizers, ‘the Time for Reconciliation Is Over’
On Tuesday, South Africa’s Parliament voted to move forward a potential constitutional amendment that would allow the government to confiscate white-owned land without offering any form of compensation in return. Frequently referred to as “land expropriation without compensation,” the motion was brought forward by Julius Malema, according to the Australian news site news.com.au. Malema heads…
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SZA, the Most Relatable Pop Star on the Planet, Was Just as Mad as You Were About Her Grammy Losses
A month after being snubbed at the Grammys, SZA has two new interviews (and one major cover) out that have all but solidified her status as one of the most relatable chart-toppers in the game right now. Speaking to GQ, SZA revealed that she was “mad as hell” about her Grammy losses. The most nominated…
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Chadwick Boseman Surprising Black Panther Fans Is Straight-Up Vibranium-Powered Joy
You know how this works. If we see a video that has us choking with laughter and simultaneously holding back tears at our desks, we’re sharing it with you. We’re sharing it with you because that’s the neighborly thing to do, and so that we’re not the only ones who have to explain our private…
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Watch SZA Bring Tears to Her Dad’s Eyes in This Video That Will Drop You Off Straight Into Your Feelings
If you’re thirsting for a sappy cry (it’s Wednesday; sometimes you have feelings), have we got a treat for you. SZA brought tears to her papa’s eyes in a recent video posted on Twitter. In the video, Daddy SZA is proudly rocking a cap from SZA’s Ctrl Tour and listening to her song “Broken Clocks.”…
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Texas Judge Denied Bail for Over 10 Years to ‘Tainted’ Defendants; Blames BLM
The Texas chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is calling for an investigation of Houston’s longest-serving felony-court judge, claiming that his no-bond policies and recent remarks on black men and Black Lives Matter display “flagrant racism.” In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, Texas District Judge Michael McSpadden said that, as policy, he denied…
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Mary J. Blige Says She Made No Money From Oscar-Nominated Performance in Mudbound
In court documents filed ahead of Mary J. Blige’s upcoming divorce trial, the singer revealed that her Oscar-nominated turn in Mudbound netted her no income. Despite being met with acclaim for both her acting in the film and her performance of the film’s theme, “Mighty River,” Blige said that her expenses outweighed what she was…
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The Gun Laws Moving Forward in the Florida Legislature Could Make Schools Especially Dangerous for Students of Color
On Monday, during an intense state Senate committee hearing on gun control, Florida lawmakers struck down a ban on assault rifles and approved an amendment allowing educators to carry firearms in school. Speaking on the floor during the session, Florida state Sen. Oscar Braynon told the room that “the talk” he gave his young boys…
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How to Raise a World of Shuris: Jessie Woolley-Wilson on What It Takes to Get More Black Women and Girls in STEM
Who doesn’t want to be Shuri? The self-assured, witty and unapologetically brilliant younger sister of T’Challa has not only won over millions of Black Panther fans but, experts note, may also be turning a generation of young girls—black girls in particular—on to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. But is the world of STEM…
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Bill Cosby’s Daughter Ensa Dead at 44: Report
Updated Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, 9:15 a.m. EST: Multiple outlets are reporting that Ensa Cosby died from renal disease, a condition that impairs kidney function. Bill Cosby’s spokesperson, Andrew Wyatt, confirmed the cause of death to CNN. The news network also shared a statement from the Cosby family, which thanked “many people for their prayers…
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Michael B. Jordan, Your Villainous Hotep Boyfriend, Will Play Your Doubtful Fireman Boyfriend Next
The next time you want to pout and act ungrateful over something trifling, like your server being too slow with the free breadsticks or your roommate leaving her socks on the dang couch again, please remember that you were placed on this earth at the exact same time as one Michael B. Jordan, and that…
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