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For John Boyega, Black Lives Matter More Than the Possibility of Burning Hollywood Bridges
*Cue Star Wars theme* A short time ago in a country far, far away, John Boyega once again proved that he’s about that life—black life, to be specific. On Wednesday, many gathered to participate in the Black Lives Matter protest and demonstration located in Hyde Park, a public park in Central London. In addition to…
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Wypipo Wite-Out: K-Pop Fans Use Social Media Privilege to Drown Out #WhiteLivesMatter Hashtags
We have to admit—#BlackOutTuesday didn’t go the way its originators intended. Though we tried to alleviate a bit of confusion with a quick explainer that morning, some of the spiraling was unavoidable and unfortunately, the intended message was lost in the muddled mess. However, today is a brand new day and a new opportunity to…
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Just Mercy Is Available to Rent for Free Throughout June in Honor of George Floyd
Though the primary purpose of films is to entertain, it can also be used to make a statement and inform the masses on important issues throughout history. 2019’s Just Mercy was certainly touted as a film that accomplished as much. In June, Warner Bros. Pictures decided to make the critically acclaimed film available to the public…
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Oprah Doesn’t Know One Black Man Who Hasn’t Been Racially Profiled, Including Stedman Graham
In a recent Zoom conversation titled, WW Presents: Your Life in Focus: A Vision Forward, Oprah and longtime friend Gayle King discussed the past weekend’s protests, which popped off following the police killing of George Floyd. (By the way 50 Cent, here’s some of the easily Google-able information you could’ve come across!) “I cannot stop…
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Samantha Ware Calls Out Lea Michele's Performative Solidarity, Says Lea Made Her Life a 'Living Hell' on the Set of Glee [Updated]
As we turn to the “celebrity awareness” chapter of this life book we call “Living In The Age Of Da Rona, Protests and More,” the black community (especially on social media) is becoming more aware of the obtusely insensitive ways in which celebrities (and brands) have been attempting to show their support during the protests…
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There Are Two Different Projects About Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre in Development. Both Are Necessary
When the pilot of HBO’s Watchmen premiered in October 2019, the history of Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre was put on display and at the forefront of a premium cable network in a significant way. For many, it was the first time they had heard of the historically tragic event. So, when…
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Virgil Abloh Apologizes for Contributing to Negative Looting Narrative, Assures He Donated More Than $50
The sound of the #FedUprising was loud—and Virgil Abloh couldn’t help but hear it. The CEO of luxury brand Off-White took to social media on Monday night to release a lengthy statement in response to the mass critique he received after he commented about the looting of a streetwear store. The tone of the comment…
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The Apollo Theater Postpones Let’s Stay (in) Together Benefit Event for Blackout Tuesday and #TheShowMustBePaused
As you may or may not know, on Tuesday, June 2, many people within the black community will be observing Blackout Tuesday (an evolution from T’von Green’s “Blackout Day” movement), for which the music industry has confirmed support by ceasing all business operations on that day in honor of the black community and to protest…
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First-Look: In Apple TV+'s Dear…, Spike Lee Talks Hiring Black Filmmakers So Hollywood Looked 'More Like America'
During these times of trials and tribulation, some people especially turn to sources of inspiration. With Apple TV+’s upcoming docuseries Dear…, hopefully, audiences can get a little bit of that. From the press release about the series and a particular spotlight on Oscar-winner Spike Lee’s episode: One person’s story can change the world. From Emmy-winning…
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Virgil Abloh's Comments About the #FedUprising Weren't Just 'Off-White,' They Were Way Off
When a moment as significant as the George Floyd protests evolve into what has been dubbed the “Fed-Up-rising,” people are bound to have an opinion about it. On the flip side, those very opinions are open to critique, especially in an era where frustration, desperation, anger and sadness has bubbled under the surface for years…
