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I Am Too Old for the BET Hip Hop Awards
I’ve come to the conclusion that I have aged out of the BET Hip Hop Awards. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, and it definitely doesn’t mean that I’m elderly. What it means is that this show—which taped over the weekend to air tonight at 8 p.m.—is catering to an audience that is not me…
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Lee Daniels Has Chosen the Winners of His 3-Day Creative Workshop
The winners of the Lee Daniels Entertainment creative workshop have been announced, hopefully breathing new life into Hollywood! In August, the man who brought you Fox’s Empire and film’s Precious, announced a three-day, creative development experience. The winners of the workshop have been selected: writer, director and self-taught actor Simone Williams; trans actor and singer…
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Rihanna Says You’d Be a Fool to Ignore Climate Change
Our world is changing. Weather consistency is a thing of the past and we are clearly dealing with the repercussions of climate change. Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and it’s not looking too good for mother earth. Your country’s current “leadership” scoffs at the idea that climate change is crippling our planet and…
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Black Girls Rock! Reminds Us That the World Would Be Lost Without Black Women
We owe black women a debt that we could never even imagine repaying. They have blessed us with their presence and for that, we are better as a collective. The love they have shown us held us through some of our darkest times, while simultaneously reminding us that we are worthy and we would surely…
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Trina Fought Through Tears to Deliver an Unforgettable Performance at ONE Musicfest
My mother is my everything. Everything from my personality and smile to my resistance to oppression is all because of my mommy. Aside from my sister, she’s my biggest cheerleader. She’s been there through my highs and my lows and has always made sure I remembered how worthy I am to occupy any space that…
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A Thank You to Black Women
Black women are a gift that keeps on giving. A lot of us wouldn’t be the people we are today if it weren’t for black women blessing us with their presence and their grace. The lessons black women have taught us have shaped and saved our lives in infinite ways. We owe them a great…
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ONE Musicfest Is a Musical Homecoming for the Culture
The universal impact that black people have had on music is undeniable. One could go as far to say that we invented music in all of its forms. We have not only used music to entertain ourselves and the masses, but we’ve also used it to heal, educate and inspire people to do and be…
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Monica Shares the Importance of Friendship at the VMAs
We all know at least one person who is able to be friends with everyone they come in contact with. If there’s a major life event, then this person is readily available to attend and, if they can’t make it, they’ll show their support in some other way. These people usually possess a magnetic personality…
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Black Women Owned the MTV Video Music Awards
Like Issa Rae, I watch award shows to root for everybody black. When a black person hit my screen during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, I turned into a proud mother who was equipped with a sign and screams filled with the happiness that comes from knowing another one of our people is achieving…
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Jidenna's Slow Whine Will Change Your Life
Somewhere on Beyoncé’s internet, it is written that your life will never be the same after Jidenna dances with you. With the release of his sophomore album, 85 to Africa, he has taken his jollof rice-fueled hips on a tour to bless the lives of many. We caught up with the Classic Man to find…
