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Ibram X. Kendi, Jordan Casteel and Daniel Lind-Ramos Are Among Winners of 2021 MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant
Over a third of the 25 geniuses are Black; 2021 fellows also include Hanif Abdurraqib, Reginald Dwayne Betts and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor.
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Sephora’s Got a Sample Set for Us, by Us
Making the most of its commitment to the 15 Percent Pledge, the beauty emporium is offering a kit of Black-owned beauty favorites—including some major names.
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T.I. and Tiny Evade Sexual Abuse Charges in Los Angeles Due to Expired Statute of Limitations
To date, the couple has been accused by more than 30 women of sexual assault, drugging and, in some cases trafficking.
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‘It Is a Call, Not a Closing’: Why The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Can’t Seem to Unfollow Jill Louise Busby
The social media savant turned author dismantles online ‘micro-fame’—including her own—in her debut collection of essays, Unfollow Me.
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‘You Have to Take Care of Yourself’: Yara Shahidi Talks Mental Health and Making Change as Marie Claire’s October Cover Star
The Grown-ish star and 7th Sun producer is all grown up and the new face of Christian Dior, one of several brands she’s inked a ‘reverse morality clause’ with.
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The Tale of the Testicles Continues: Trinidad and Tobago’s Health Minister Refutes Nicki Minaj’s COVID Vaccine Claims
After the rapper claimed to know someone with swollen testicles and impotence post-vaccination, Trinidad and Tobago’s Health Dept. says there is no such case.
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We Just Learned the Deeper Meaning Behind Jeremy Pope’s Met Gala ‘Fit, and—Whew
The theme was ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion’. Pope and his designers opted to reference America’s lexicon of enslavement and exploitation.
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Is Activism Must-See TV? Usher to Co-Host Upcoming Global Citizen Competition Series, The Activist
The Grammy winner will join Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Julianne Hough for the philanthropy-focused series.
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The Kickoff: Dapper Dan’s Latest Collaboration Merges Fashion and Football
The iconic designer brought his talents to a luxe limited-edition lounging collection with Pepsi—complete with its own custom print.
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NeNe Leakes Says Husband Gregg Is Losing His Cancer Battle
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star said Gregg ‘is transitioning to the other side,’ during a recent appearance, asking fans to ‘pray for his strength.’
