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Exclusive: Cord Jefferson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Sterling K. Brown, Erika Alexander on ‘American Fiction’ & Black Storytelling
The director and three stars shared their thoughts exclusively with The Root at the Los Angeles premiere.
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Corey Hawkins, Colman Domingo, Director Blitz Bazawule Celebrate What God Has Done in ‘The Color Purple’
The decorated artists sat down with The Root ahead of their highly-anticipated, forthcoming film.
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Here’s How to Celebrate the Holidays the Bahamas Way with Junkanoo
While Christmas takes centerstage in America, this spirited and colorful Bahamian festival is rooted in resilience.
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‘The Color Purple’s’ Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins & Blitz Bazawule On What God Has Done For Them
The director and stars of the 2023 film remake express their gratitude for Alice Walker’s work and the impact of the film in their lives.
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‘The Color Purple’s’ Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia & Danielle Brooks On What God Has Done For Them
The stars of the coming-of-age musical drama reflect on how Blitz Bazawule’s film was a transcendent yet grounding experience.
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Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks Celebrate What God Has Done in ‘The Color Purple’
The multi-award nominated actresses were also joined by fellow costar Phylicia Pearl Mpasi who all spoke exclusively to The Root ahead if the film’s release.
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Keke Palmer, Gabrielle Union Address Taraji P. Henson’s Pay Inequality Comments
The accomplished actresses echoed Henson’s sentiments which stemmed from a recent tearful interview on SiriusXM.
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Amid Praise for ‘The Color Purple,’ Taraji P. Henson Says She Might Quit Acting for This Reason
The decorated actress tearfully shared her frustrations about fighting for her worth in a new interview.
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‘The American Society of Magical Negroes,’ Got People Feeling All Kind of Ways
The forthcoming film was met with initial excitement and intrigue—or at least that was the case until the trailer hit the internet.
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Did Sherri Shepherd’s Random Appearance On the Oprah Show in 1990 Foreshadow Her Talk Show Success?
The host and comedian recently reflected on Queen O passing the baton to her and what her future look like moving forward.
