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Man Creates GoFundMe so Racists Can Send Him Back to Africa
I remember the first time someone told me to go back to Africa. I was about 11 years old and quite confused, because for all I knew, I was from New Jersey. It seems as though the “Go back to Africa” sentiment is a popular saying among racist people. And now one man wants people…
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Wendy Williams Apologizes for HBCU and NAACP Comments, Has Roland Martin as Guest
Roland Martin was Wendy Williams’ biggest critic over comments she made last week about the NAACP and HBCUs after Jesse Williams’ BET Awards speech. It seemed that Wendy Williams didn’t understand why there was a need for HBCUs or the NAACP. “On the other hand, I would be really offended if there was a school…
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Misty Copeland Lands Role in Disney's Live-Action Nutcracker
Misty Copeland has joined the cast of the live version of Disney’s The Nutcracker. Copeland posted a photo of the script on Instagram, giving fans a little tease. In the live-action movie, Copeland will play the lead ballerina role in the film’s sole dance sequence.
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NBA Stars Call for an End to Violence at the 2016 ESPYS
NBA stars came together for the opening of Wednesday night’s ESPY Awards to call for an end to violence. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony spoke about the recent police killings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, as well the Dallas sniper killing of five police officers. “We can’t ignore the reality…
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Ex-Miss Ala. Suspended From TV Job After Calling Dallas Sniper 'Martyr'
Kalyn Chapman James is feeling the fallout over her recent comments about Dallas sniper Micah Johnson. In a Facebook video posted last week, James said she felt that Johnson was a “martyr.” “I’m dealing with a bit of guilt because I don’t feel sad for the officers that lost their lives, and I know that that’s…
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Watch: Family Matters Episode Brought Racial Profiling to Forefront
Earlier this year, Black-ish tackled police brutality and the killings of unarmed black men in one of its most popular episodes since its premiere. The show focused on #BlackLivesMatter, with the family reacting to the possible indictment of a police officer for killing an unarmed black man. But Black-ish wasn’t the first black television series…
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Thank You, Samuel L. Jackson, for Explaining Game of Thrones
I feel like I live in a world where everyone but me watches Game of Thrones. Fire-breathing dragons? The Red or White wedding? Winter is coming? WTF does all of this mean? To me … absolutely nothing. And for those people who don’t know jack about Game of Thrones besides the fact that people are…
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Kanye West Posts Tribute to His Mother on Her Birthday
Kanye West posted on Twitter a throwback photo of himself and his mother, Donda West, to celebrate what would have been her 67th birthday. Kanye’s mother died almost eight years ago after suffering complications from a surgery, and she played a huge role in his life. Not only was Donda an educator, but she was…
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Starbucks Customers Are Changing Their Names to 'Black Lives Matter'
Starbucks baristas across the country have been yelling out, “Black lives matter.” No, they’re not making a political statement; some crafty customers have been changing their names on their Starbucks app to “Black lives matter.” And, of course, baristas have to call you by your name when your order is ready. Take, for example, Starbucks…
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Melissa Harris-Perry Joins BET as Special News Correspondent
Since her tumultuous departure from MSNBC, Melissa Harris-Perry has been keeping busy with writing for Elle.com, as well as her teaching workload. Now she’s heading to BET. According to Deadline, Harris-Perry will be a special correspondent for BET News. Her role will be hosting long-form news specials, as well as contributing to a variety of the network’s…
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