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It's 'A Thin Line' Between What's New and Black on Netflix in July 2019
Before we begin, how is it already July? As in, we’re in the later half of the year. What is time?! Anyway. A new month means new black content at Netflix, via its Strong Black Lead. The black-centered platform has been recently dedicated to licensing classic films for us to enjoy. Basically, being heroes. Next…
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Oscars a Little Less White? The Academy Invites New Members to Class of 2019
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced its class of 2019 and the winner is…Wakanda! Well, one of the winners, that is. The Academy has invited 842 members within multiple branches, from acting to cinematography. Six members of the 2019 class were invited under more than one branch, and they will be…
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Clap Your Hands: Pharrell Williams Makes 114 Grads of Harlem High School ‘Happy’ With Guaranteed Internships
Having the prolific hit-maker Pharrell Williams as their commencement speaker probably seemed like a big enough “get” for the graduating class of Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy. But the ridiculously ageless producer and singer had one welcome surprise for the young graduates: guaranteed internships. “Let me be clear…every member of the 2019 graduating class is…
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30 Days of Musical Blackness With VSB, Day 30: MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly 'Before I Let Go'
I’m not even sure I need to explain why “Before I Let Go” would be the final song of the 30 Days of Musical Blackness With VSB series. If you’re black and have congregated with other black folks and this song comes on you know it signals one of two things: 1) It’s time to…
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30 Days of Musical Blackness With VSB, Day 29: De La Soul's 'A Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays'
De La Soul’s sophomore album, De La Soul Is Dead, was released on May 14, 1991. Sometime in late 1991, while I was in 7th grade, my class went on a field trip, and on the bus ride I sat down next to a friend of mine (whose name I remember vividly but whose business…
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Lizzo Tosses Her Hair, er, Hat in the Ring to Play Ursula in Little Mermaid as Melissa McCarthy Said to Be Disney’s Pick
Upon hearing the news Friday that Disney had someone else in mind to play the sea witch Ursula in the highly anticipated live-action version of The Little Mermaid, Lizzo quickly made it known for one and all to see that Disney should surely, “Pick me!” After taking to Twitter to attach a sad emoji face to…
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The Lion King: Beyoncé's New Secret Song and How She Helped Director Jon Favreau's 'Cool' Stock Rise
Beyoncé said “let me upgrade you,” and that doesn’t just apply to Jay-Z. The Lion King’s Jon Favreau knows what that’s like, too. Well, when it comes to how “cool” he is with his family, that is. In an exclusive interview with Fandango, the much-anticipated film’s director chatted about the one thing I’m sure that…
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On Megan Thee Stallion, the Overuse of ‘Cancel Culture,’ and Allowing People Space to Grow
The federal investigative bureau branch of Twitter has struck again—and this time it involves our favorite hot girl. Twitter detectives dug into the archives to reveal tweets from Megan Thee Stallion that involved homophobic language. Catching wind of this, Thee Stallion made it clear her tweets were written from the mind of a child (notably,…
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The Racist Nextdoor
If you had to pick between the ability to fly or the ability to become invisible, which would you choose? This infamous conundrum is actually a psychological test that reveals deep-seated personality traits. The decision supposedly represents the subconscious choice between becoming the person you want to be or hiding the person you truly are.…
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30 Days of Musical Blackness With VSB, Day 28: SWV 'When U Cry'
I’m a well documented SWV fan. But since I’m feeling generous, allow me to document this again. From a piece I wrote called “An Ode to SWV” in February of 2016: I love SWV. Since 1992, they have been my favorite girl group. For me, all of their songs seem rooted in fun and good…