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  • Why Netflix’s ‘Forever’ Might Be the Best Black Love Story Ever Set to Screen

    Why Netflix’s ‘Forever’ Might Be the Best Black Love Story Ever Set to Screen

    Mara Brock Akil’s adaptation of the classic 1975 Judy Blume novel hits like a breath of fresh air.

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    Dustin J. Seibert






    Published

    May 14, 2025
  • Why Netflix’s Atrocious ‘Pop The Balloon Live’ Proves Some Things Need to Stay Black and Ratchet

    The new, polished version of the popular YouTube show never looked to be very good, but it’s actually so much worse than expected.

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    Dustin J. Seibert






    Published

    April 11, 2025
  • Jussie Smollett Is Playing In Our Faces As He Sets Out On a ‘Comeback’ Tour Without Doing This One Important Thing

    Smollett continues having the unmitigated gall to ask for our goodwill. It begs the question: after six years, does Smollett himself believe his own story now?

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    Dustin J. Seibert






    Published

    October 14, 2024
  • Has 50 Cent Been Coming For Diddy’s King of The World Hip Hop Crown All This Time?

    Fif has publicly delighted in Diddy’s downfall, but has it been a power move this whole time?

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    Dustin J. Seibert






    Published

    August 10, 2024
  • Neil deGrasse Tyson, The Famed Black Astrophysicist, Responds To Terrence Howard’s Crazy ‘Math’ Theory

    The “Empire” star has spent years trying to convince people that his “new math” is the correct math.

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    Dustin J. Seibert






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    June 19, 2024
  • Netflix’s ‘Good Times’ Reboot is Flaming Stereotype-Ridden Trash. Its White Creators Are To Blame.

    Everyone was expecting the worst from the show’s trailer. It’s somehow even worse than that.

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    Dustin J. Seibert






    Published

    April 16, 2024
  • O.J. Simpson’s ‘Trial of the Century’ Put Black People Against White People—And We Won. But at What Cost?

    O.J. Simpson’s ‘Trial of the Century’ Put Black People Against White People—And We Won. But at What Cost?

    OJ’s 1995 murder trial captivated the world…and sparked a very clear racial division.

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    Dustin J. Seibert






    Published

    April 12, 2024
  • O.J. Simpson, Football Hero Turned Fallen Black Man, Dies at 76

    Simpson’s lawyer confirmed that the controversial legend passed while with his family.

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    Dustin J. Seibert






    Published

    April 11, 2024
  • J. Cole Finally Responded to Kendrick Lamar’s Diss, But Who Won This One?

    J. Cole Finally Responded to Kendrick Lamar’s Diss, But Who Won This One?

    The two rap titans are breathing life into a staid Hip-Hop climate with their war of words.

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    Dustin J. Seibert






    Published

    April 5, 2024
  • Remember When Diddy Hosted an Event that Ended in Nine Deaths?

    Remember When Diddy Hosted an Event that Ended in Nine Deaths?

    The 1991 Harlem stampede is getting new shine in light of Diddy’s recent legal troubles.

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    Dustin J. Seibert






    Published

    April 3, 2024
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