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Double-Talk: Two Black Girl Debaters Make History at Harvard University’s Summer Competition
The Atlanta teens are the first Black female duo to win the annual summer debate competition, earning the Harvard Diversity Project’s 4th straight championship.
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She Clips Her Hair Back and Forth: Willow Smith Had Her Head Shaved During a Performance
The singer, who convinced mom Jada to do the same, was covering her 2010 hit ‘Whip My Hair’ when she had her afro shorn off during a guitar solo.
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#FreeLilNasX: The ‘Montero’ Rapper Heads to Court—and Social Media—Over Controversial ‘Satan Shoes’
The rapper’s sneaker with MSCHF landed him a Monday court date in Nike’s ongoing battle over the infamous custom Air Max 97s. As usual, he made the best of it.
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Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Leyna Bloom and Naomi Osaka on Sports Illustrated’s 2021 Swimsuit Issues
The rapper is the first to cover the highly anticipated annual issue, while Bloom is the first trans woman to do so and Osaka the first Black female athlete.
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Colin Kaepernick Announces Upcoming Children’s Book, I Color Myself Different
The activist and athlete will publish the ‘deeply personal’ story via his publishing company, in partnership with Scholastic.
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‘I Was Concerned With the Stories We Don’t Pass Down’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Talks Everyman With M Shelly Conner
The scholar’s debut novel traverses migration, queerness and deeply held secrets, making for an intoxicating read.
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Watch: Pear Nova Creator Rachel James Talks Building a Sustainable Black Beauty Brand
The Black Ink Chicago alum has built a nail polish brand based on fashion, inclusion and advocacy.
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'It Was Time to Let Go': Jada Pinkett Smith Debuts a Shaved Head, Inspired by Daughter Willow
After previously disclosing her struggles with hair loss, the 49-year-old Red Table Talk host has opted to go bald.
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‘I Just Came to Get My Free Panties’: The Victoria’s Secret Karen, Explained
‘Get away from me’ trended on social media in response to footage of an irate white shopper chasing a Black woman around the store.
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After Snagging Big Wins at the ESPY Awards, Naomi Osaka Is Honored With Her Own Barbie
The doll in Osaka’s likeness is now a permanent part of Barbie’s ‘Role Model’ series.
