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‘I Wanted to Be a World Builder’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Gets Into The Gilded Ones With Namina Forna
The screenwriter’s first novel in a forthcoming YA fantasy trilogy was an instant bestseller already being adapted for the screen.
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Drew Dixon, Donna Hylton and More Survivors of Color Urge New York Lawmakers to Pass the Adult Survivors Act
Dixon and Hylton were among several speakers advocating for the end of statutes of limitations that prevent many survivors from seeking justice.
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Iman Shumpert’s Us-Inspired Dance Routine May Have Actually Gotten Us in the Mood for Halloween
The NBA player pulled a page from Jordan Peele’s playbook for his ‘Horror Night’ routine on Dancing With the Stars.
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Rosa Parks Got the Glory. Claudette Colvin Just Wants Her Record Expunged
Colvin was 15 when she refused to relinquish her seat on a Montgomery, Ala. bus in 1955, nine months before Parks sparked the Montgomery bus boycott.
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Yes, Halloween Is This Sunday—But It’s Time to Start Your Holiday Shopping Now
Just like COVID-19, reports of shortages in the supply chain aren’t fear-mongering; it’s likely going to take significantly longer to get your gifts this year.
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Insecure Interludes: Come for the Epic AF Final Season; Stay for the Nostalgic Playlist Vibes
A new playlist from Spotify combines the music from the acclaimed HBO series with never-before-told stories from the show’s top talent and featured artists.
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‘Dave Is Listening,’ Says Chappelle’s Rep—but Is He Really Ready for Dialogue?
The comedian is reportedly open to talks with Netflix employees, though activist Ashlee Marie Preston says he’s been ‘invited to the table…but won’t show up.’
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‘I’m Growing and Elevating in Real Time’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Gets Bamboozled With Insecure’s Yvonne Orji
The Emmy-nominated actress and comedian leans into her faith for her debut book, Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me Into the Life of My Dreams.
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Meghan Markle Gets Political With an Open Letter Advocating for Paid Family Leave
Breaking from royal protocol, the duchess addressed Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, urging paid leave and ‘putting families above politics.’
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ELLE’s 27th Annual Women In Hollywood Celebration Was Dazzlingly Diverse
Ciara, Kerry Washington and more were on hand to pay tribute to a roster of honorees included Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson and The Eternals’ Lauren Ridloff.
