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#TBT: 30 Years Ago Today, Janet Jackson Showed Us She Was in Control
“This is a story about control. My control. Control of what I say. And control of what I do,” Janet Jackson stated in the first few minutes of the video for “Control.” Dressed all in black and with Jimmy Jam and his crew in the background, Jackson spoke about how she was taking over her…
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NFL Dads Encourage Fathers to Spend Time With Daughters by Doing Their Hair
In an effort to encourage dads to spend more time with their daughters, Pantene has created an amazing campaign that enlists the help of NFL stars and their daughters. New Orleans Saint Benjamin Watson and Pittsburgh Steeler DeAngelo Williams attempt to tackle their daughters’ hair, and not only is it a cute look at their…
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Mother and Twin Daughters Have the Internet Going Crazy Trying to Figure Out Who’s the Mother in Viral Photo
Kaylan Mahomes simply posted a photo of her twin sister and her mother on Twitter, but little did she know that the photo would soon go viral. And why did it go viral? You know the saying, “Black don’t crack”? Well, it definitely rings true in the case of Kaylan’s mother. With over 18,000 retweets,…
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Usher’s ‘Chains’ Video Focuses on Police Brutality
Last year Usher, Nas and Bibi Bourelly launched an interactive video on Tidal for their song “Chains,” which allowed users to become part of the experience. The song is a politically charged one against police brutality, and on Wednesday, the artists premiered new visuals for the tune. Shot in black and white, the video shows…
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Judge Rules Against Bill Cosby in Sexual Assault Case
After a two-day hearing, Bill Cosby’s defense team was dealt a blow Wednesday after a Pennsylvania judge, Steven O’Neill, denied its request to throw out a sexual assault case against Cosby, according to CNN. On top of denying the request to throw out the case, the judge also refused to remove District Attorney Kevin Steele…
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Melissa Harris-Perry Recalls Being Threatened During Iowa Caucus by Man Mumbling About Nazi Germany
Melissa Harris-Perry had a harrowing experience during her stay at a hotel for the Iowa caucus Monday. The MSNBC host was attending the caucus with students from her Wake Forest University politics class when she was approached by a white supremacist. In a blog post, she described what happened while she was waiting in her…
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Here Are the Super Bowl Commercials With Some of Your Favorite Black Celebrities and Athletes
The only thing I know about the Super Bowl is Cam Newton and the fact that millions of dollars are being spent per second on Super Bowl commercials. In the age of advertising, commercials during the big game have proved to be not only entertaining but also big payoffs for the companies willing to shell…
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Comic Gary Owen Sends Thanks for Being Traded in the Racial Draft for Stacey Dash
One of Dave Chappelle’s most infamous skits on Chappelle’s Show involved a racial draft—and it’s something a lot of people wish really existed. Over the last two weeks, because of her comments about Black History Month, Stacey Dash’s name has been hilariously thrown in as someone black people should trade in the fictitious racial draft. But…
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Watch: Don Cheadle as Miles Davis in Miles Ahead Trailer
Ten years ago, Miles Davis’ nephew Vince Wilburn said that the only person who could ever play his uncle was Don Cheadle. And now, 10 years later, his wish is finally coming true. Cheadle isn’t only starring in the movie; he also co-wrote and directed Miles Ahead. To say that he put his heart and…
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14 Years After Historic Academy Award Win, Halle Berry Doesn’t Think Barriers Have Been Broken
Next month will mark the 14th anniversary of when Halle Berry became the first black woman to win an Academy Award for best actress for her role in Monster’s Ball. During her acceptance speech, Berry could barely speak through the tears. “This moment is so much bigger than me,” she said at the time as she…
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