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Oscar-Winning ‘American Fiction’ Writer, and Former Root Staffer, Cord Jefferson, On The Challenge of Getting His Movie Made
Jefferson (who also directed the film) spoke to The Root on how difficult it was to get a green light, a topic he touched on during his Oscars speech.
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Here’s Why Kelvin Harrison Jr. Was Nervous to Play MLK Jr. in New Series ‘Genius: MLK/X’
The actor spoke to The Root at the 2024 American Black Film Festival Honors.
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Halle Bailey Speaks On Why She Kept Pregnancy Private in Tearful Speech
‘These lessons, some hard, that I’ve shared with you today, led me to a place of protection,’ Bailey said in part.
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Black Hollywood Stars Came Out to Slay the Red Carpet Before the Oscars
From glimmering gold to shiny sequins, the stars were styling and profiling at the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event.
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Jay-Z Had Some Choice Words for Stephen A. Smith After He Compared Rihanna to Beyoncé
And who can blame him? It’s 2024, Bey and Rih are both legends. It’s beyond time to stop with the comparisons and contrasts!
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Finally, Michelle Obama Speaks On Rumors of A Presidential Run in 2024
Though we’d love to see our Forever First Lady back in the White House, it doesn’t appear that that’s on her BINGO card for 2024.
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Megan Thee Stallion’s Ex-Best Friend Kelsey Nicole Sits Down for Tell-All Interview. But Do We Care?
Nicole claimed she had no recollection of exact events during the trial, so why is she speaking out now?
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Yvonne Orji Has a Very ‘Molly’ Response About Possible ‘Insecure’ Reunion Special: ‘Did Y’all Ask Issa?’
Orji, who played Molly on the hit show, spoke exclusively to The Root on the red carpet at the 2024 ABFF Honors.
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Jonathan Majors Steps Out Officially With His ‘Coretta’ Meagan Good In 1st Appearance Since Guilty Verdict
Majors is scheduled to be officially sentenced for third degree reckless assault and harassment in April.
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Sherri Shepherd Reveals the Behind-the-Scene Panic After VP Kamala Harris’ No-Show
Despite the upset, Shepherd still managed to keep the audiences in good spirits.
