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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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R. Kelly Found Guilty of All 9 Charges, Including Racketeering and Sex Trafficking
The racketeering charge alone holds a 20-year potential sentence; Kelly’s sentence will be announced May 4.
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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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If Anyone Can Get You Hype for Shakespeare, Denzel Can
The trailer for Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth dropped Tuesday, building anticipation for Washington’s cinematic chemistry with Frances McDormand.
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Sarah Dash, Co-Founder of Labelle, Dead at 76
The singer, songwriter and actress died unexpectedly, only days after making a surprise onstage appearance with former bandmate Patti LaBelle.
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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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The Remake Sweepstakes Continue, but Weeeee…Will Always Love Whitney’s Version of The Bodyguard the Most
Warner Bros. moves forward with a long-rumored reboot of the 1992 hit starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, to be penned by playwright Matthew López.
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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.
