Spoilers! Now That Sinners is Streaming, Here’s Symbolism You Probably Missed
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Why Black Internet Loves Rumi Carter…But Suspects She’s Adorably Devilish And Runs Circles Around Blue Ivy, Beyoncé
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Spike Lee Goes ‘Back in the Editing Room’ to Rework Final Episode of 9/11 Docuseries After Criticism for Featuring Conspiracy Theorists
“I Respectfully Ask You To Hold Your Judgement Until You See The FINAL CUT,” Lee said in a statement from HBO.
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‘They’re Looking Down Upon Children’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Talks Teaching Antiracism With Jason Reynolds
Last year, the YA author achieved an artful remix of Ibram X. Kendi's seminal work; this year, it has new relevance.
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Following the Satan Shoes Controversy, Lil Nas X Calls Out the Hypocrisy in Another Blood-Filled Drop
Noting that skater Tony Hawk's blood was used in a line of instantly sold out decks without incident, Nas X also teased the release of his debut album, Montero.
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‘This Person Interrupted All My Thoughts’: Aaliyah’s Mother Accuses Book Promoter of Desecrating Singer’s Gravesite
'Aaliyah's life will still shine no matter what,' Diane Haughton wrote in a post on social media on Wednesday.
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PageTurners: ‘Double Consciousness’ and Dual Paths of Persistence at the Forefront of Black Literature
An 800-page love letter dedicated to W.E.B. Du Bois stands in stark contrast to a graphic novel about Rep. John Lewis and a dozen other divergent literary tales
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Lawd Hammercy: Chlöe to Make Her Solo Debut at VMAs 2021
“I’m so so so excited...Told y’all it’s coming,” Chlöe tweeted in excitement over the news.
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‘He Is Both Monster and Hero’: Black Horror Scholars Tell The Root What You Should Know About Candyman
Ahead of the highly anticipated reboot, our virtual roundtable of horror creators, scholars and enthusiasts give deeper context to the legend and its impact.
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Judge Clears Megan Thee Stallion to Release BTS’ ‘Butter’ Remix
‘Y’all don’t even understand how excited I am,’ Megan tweeted after the news broke late Tuesday evening.
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‘She Is the Blueprint’: Normani Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Aaliyah on the 20th Anniversary of Her Death
'Aaliyah paved the way for women, Black women in particular,' says the 'Wild Side' singer of the late entertainer.
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Artist (Soon to Be) Formerly Known as Kanye West Isn’t Requiring Proof of Negative COVID Test or Vaccination for Donda Listening Party [UPDATED]
West has petitioned to legally change his name from Kanye Omari West to just 'Ye,' citing 'personal reasons' as his motivation.