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Ryan Coogler Isn't Boycotting Georgia, but He's Raising Awareness about SB202 and Its 'Shameful Roots in Jim Crow'
Ryan Coogler is starting production for Black Panther 2, and he’s decided to film in Georgia again, following the first film in the franchise. In an op-ed he shared with select outlets, Coogler discussed what went into his decision to continue filming in Georgia after the passing of voter suppression bill SB202, which has led…
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Yes, Janet Hubert Has Been Working Post-Fresh Prince Reunion—Joins the Cast of The Last O.G.
Everybody, dance now!! Why? Because we have something to celebrate—our beloved “O.G. Aunt Viv” will become another type of “O.G.” That’s right actress Janet Hubert has been cast in TBS’ The Last O.G., starring Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish. According to Deadline, Hubert will be joining the comedy series as a recurring character. Deadline provides…
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Barry Jenkins Has Worked on The Underground Railroad Limited Series for 4 Years—and Now He's Gifting it to Us
You know a Barry Jenkins-helmed series of frames when you see them—they are visual poetry. Jenkins, who is seemingly very intentional with the projects he chooses,, will be debuting his newest project, The Underground Railroad on Amazon Prime Video this spring. The series is based on Colson Whitehead’s award-winning novel of the same name. Along…
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R. Kelly Will Move to New York City for Sex-Trafficking Charges, Trial to Begin This Summer After Several Delays
Following several pandemic-related delays, a federal judge has confirmed approval for Robert “R” Kelly to be transferred to New York City to undergo a trial where he is facing sex-trafficking charges, per ABC News. The 50-year-old artist is facing multiple charges; the most recent charges include five counts of racketeering and four more counts of…
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The Circle of Lockdown Life: My Favorite Pandemic-Era Escape Is Back
Circle, Message: I’m tired of reality. Nah, I’m EXHAUSTED from reality. Weary face emoji. Crying emoji. Hashtag escape. If you’re a fan of Netflix’s The Circle, you know the exact dialogue style I just used in my lede. If you remember our launch of The Root’s “Black and Bingeing” series, I’m not only a fan…
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Netflix to Air Special Providing an Intimate Look at Chadwick Boseman's Artistic Process
“Chadwick Boseman forever.” It’s a statement many of his fans and peers have expressed in Boseman’s honor as the indelible mark he’s left on the world will truly live on forever, in many ways. On the night of August 28, 2020, it was announced that Boseman had died at the age of 43, following a…
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Mortal Kombat: Mehcad Brooks Speaks on Portraying Jax and 'Transmuting Anger Into Purpose'
Mortal Kombat raised me. Now, that may raise an alarm for some parents (I mean, there were whole national controversies about video game violence), but I’m also a Black woman living in a country that is inherently violent (especially to my people) who has somehow managed not to live a life exhibiting violence, so there’s…
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Red Table Talk Exclusive Clip: Bobby Brown Is Emotionally Honest With His 11-Year-Old About Bobby Jr.'s Death
It’s been five months since the unexpected death of Bobby Brown’s 28-year-old son, Bobby Brown Jr. With yet another heartbreaking bout of news in his immediate family, many fans were concerned about the traumatic toll it must take on Bobby Sr. This week, Bobby is sitting down at the red table with Jada Pinkett-Smith, Adrienne…
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PBS NOVA's Picture a Scientist Exclusive Clip: Being a Black Woman in STEM Sometimes Means Being Mistaken As a Janitor
As many Black folks have learned climbing the figurative ladder of success, “Black excellence” does not provide immunity from racism. In fact, the various micro-aggressions become quite acute when cloaked with the veil of excellence. In PBS NOVA’s film Picture a Scientist, directed by Sharon Shattuck and Ian Cheney, which takes an investigative approach to…
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DMX's Family Makes Statement on Late Artist's Memorial Service, Masters and Funeral Fundraising
On Friday, it was announced that DMX, who had been in a coma on life support following a heart attack, had died at the age of 50. The late rapper-songwriter-actor underwent brain function tests prior, and after showing no improvement in his brain activity, his family confirmed his death on Friday morning. On Monday, DMX’s…
