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Nina Simone's Granddaughter Actually Loved Chloe Bailey's Performance, But She Did Have Words for Kamala Harris
RéAnna Simone Kelly says Nina Simone estate was ‘taken away’ from family, and she blames the vice president.
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Things to Read and Watch to Celebrate and Honor Juneteenth
A collection of books and media giving us intersectional insight into the experiences of those once enslaved.
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The San Jose Sharks Incite the Wrath of Our Ancestors After Celebrating Juneteenth by Abolishing Slavery—With Their Teeth
The San Jose Sharks could use a few more Black friends.
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Commemorate History and Celebrate Juneteenth 2021 With These Events Happening All Across the Country
Looking for events to help you celebrate Juneteenth this year but don’t know where or how to begin? Don’t worry, this list has you covered!
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BET Awards 2021: Andra Day, Jazmine Sullivan, Kirk Franklin, Tyler the Creator Among Performers
This year’s ceremony is slated to have the most performances ever in the show’s 21-year history.
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With Fight the Power, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Chronicles America's History of Social Justice
‘Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America’ proves that civil disobedience is as American as apple pie.
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'I Love the Way Voices Play With Each Other': The Root Presents: It's Lit! Trips Through Rock History With Dawnie Walton and The Final Revival of Opal and Nev
The author’s highly acclaimed debut novel evokes several of rock music’s unsung Black divas.
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Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa Welcome Twin Boys Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir
The popular TV show host started trending Thursday morning due to the unique names given to his newborn sons.
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Black News Channel Broadcasts Heinous Double Murder on Live Television
During a debate on Critical Race Theory, BNC Host Marc Lamont Hill brutally killed a guest with a concealed weapon called “facts.”
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Rita Moreno Backtracks on 'Dismissive' Comments About Afro-Latinx Representation Onscreen, Says She's 'Disappointed' in Herself
The EGOT legend faced major blowback after comments made on ‘The Late Show’ in defense of Lin-Manuel Miranda and ‘In the Heights’ casting.