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Elizabeth Holmes Asking Trial Judge To Be Lenient Is Peak White Woman Behavior [UPDATED]

In a document filed Thursday, lawyers for the Theranos scammer requested that Holmes receive no jail time.

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Candace McDuffie

Published

November 19, 2022
No One Knew WTF Herschel Walker Was Talking About During Viral “Vampire” Speech

And honestly at this point, we are all collectively exhausted.

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Candace McDuffie

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November 18, 2022
Imani Perry Wins 2022 National Book Award For Non-Fiction For South to America

The Princeton professor was recognized for her latest work which explores the troubling nature of American history.

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Candace McDuffie

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November 18, 2022
Shanquella Robinson’s Death Is Heartbreaking. Will She Receive Justice? [UPDATED]

There is mystery surrounding the 25-year-old’s death, and her family wants answers.

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Candace McDuffie

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November 18, 2022
Michelle Obama Reveals Why She Didn’t Wear Braids During Her Stint As Former First Lady

As she promotes her latest book, Obama opened up about her hair journey as the former first lady.

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Candace McDuffie

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November 17, 2022
At Least 32 Transgender People Were Killed This Year In The US. Most Of Them Were Black.

Transgender Awareness Week is currently underway, with Sunday being Transgender Day of Remembrance.

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Candace McDuffie

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November 16, 2022
Virginia McLaurin, Who Famously Danced With The Obamas, Dies At 113

The Obamas tweeted their condolences to the McLaurin family on Tuesday.

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Candace McDuffie

Published

November 16, 2022
University Of Virginia Shooting Leaves 3 Football Players Dead, Suspect Arrested [UPDATED]

According to police the suspect, Christopher Darnell Jones, was arrested and charged with murder.

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Candace McDuffie

Published

November 15, 2022
Balenciaga Becomes First Major Fashion Brand To Leave Twitter Following Elon Musk Takeover

Considering how bad Musk is fumbling the platform, is anyone really surprised?

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Candace McDuffie

Published

November 15, 2022
Bill Maher Just Described Being Straight and White In America As A Disadvantage

The so-called comedian’s statement that the Democratic party is ‘defined by identity politics’ is wildly inaccurate.

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Candace McDuffie

Published

November 15, 2022

Candace McDuffie

Candace McDuffie is a respected cultural critic whose work has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone, MTV, Grammy.com, NBC News, The Boston Globe, Glamour, SPIN, Essence, and more.