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Black TV Watch: Was Tracy Morgan Tracking Hurricane Sandy?
(The Root) — Last night you could’ve watched where race met sports, where sports met injury and where Tracy Morgan met Hurricane Sandy. The Ghosts of Ole Miss (Tuesday, 9 p.m. ET; ESPN) “I am so proud of nigras who are proud of being nigras. They are what God made them.” —White Mississippi woman Highlights: Ole Miss’…
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Gather to Discuss the African Continent
(The Root) — Africa Gathering is a meeting of the minds: Individuals who are making strides in technology, the arts and entrepreneurship can discuss issues affecting progress on the continent and to share African ideas with the rest of the world. On Nov. 2 and 3, the conference will take place at Georgetown University’s ICC…
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Black TV Watch: Draya's Jackie Costume
(The Root) — It’s Halloween season, so why not dress up as the woman you love to hate, get a completely new look or find a Halloween date? It’s all about being something you’re not, right? Basketball Wives L.A. (Monday, 8 p.m. ET; VH1) “I have my crinkly, curly, wet-look hair that she wears. I…
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Black TV Watch: Michonne Gets Captured
(The Root) — While those on the East Coast were hunkering down for a Halloween storm named Sandy, Black TV got really scary, too. 666 Park Avenue (Sunday, 10 p.m. ET; ABC) Highlight: On this episode of 666 Park Avenue, we get a few answers. Sort of. That little girl who’s been haunting The Drake?…
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Black TV Watch: Michelle Obama, Halle Berry and Ciara on 'Jimmy Kimmel'
(The Root) — Last night was an ode to four powerful, intelligent black women — real and fictional. First lady Michelle Obama, Cloud Atlas star Halle Berry and R&B singer Ciara visited Jimmy Kimmel Live! Plus, Olivia Pope did her thing in the West Wing on Scandal. Just politics (and show biz) as usual over…
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Black TV Watch: Obama Jokes With Jay Leno
(The Root) — With the stress of the debates finally behind us, some of us need a little laughter before we head to the polls. Enter Key & Peele. And even the president yukked it up with Jay Leno. Key & Peele (Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST; Comedy Central) “Why you smiling, while you getting your…
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Black TV Watch: Prince Rocks 'Jimmy Kimmel'
(The Root) — Tuesday night was legendary. It was sad. It was sweet and ratchet. And another hamster expired. Prince on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Tuesday, 12 a.m. ET; ABC) “The one, the only, Prince.” —Jimmy Kimmel Highlights: On Jimmy Kimmel’s show, Prince was like we like him — looking crazy and sounding great. He wore…
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Listen to New Music From Cody ChesnuTT
(The Root) — After a decadelong hiatus, guitar-slinging soul rocker Cody ChesnuTT is releasing his sophomore album on Oct. 30, titled Landing on a Hundred. It’s his first full-length album since 2002’s The Headphone Masterpiece. You may also remember ChesnuTT’s “The Seed (2.0)” on the Roots’ 2002 Phrenology. Suffice it to say, it’s been a…
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Black TV Watch: Family Pets and Hip-Hop Vets
(The Root) — What do you get when you add a woman dressed as a man dressed as a woman, a dead hamster, a broken relationship and an up-and-coming rapper? Monday night in black TV. (Drops mic and walks away.) Basketball Wives L.A. (Monday, 8 p.m. ET, VH1) “I’m glad I was able to move…
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Black TV Watch: Prison Survival
(The Root) — This weekend’s shows taught many life lessons. Not only did we learn about jazz and Christmastime government corruption in New Orleans, but we were privy to impromptu, hood-rigged medicine in a zombie-filled prison. Vital skills, vital skills. The Walking Dead (Sunday, 9 p.m. ET; AMC) “There’s no government, no hospital, no police. It’s…
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