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Former BET CEO Debra Lee On Failures & Breaking the Glass Ceiling | Securing the Bag: Part 3

Lee describes how her past failures led her to securing the bag. Her new memoir, "I Am Debra Lee," details more of her life's journey.

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Surprising Celebrities We'd Totally Invite to the Black Summer Cookout

Get an invite to the summer cookout? Here’s our choices for some unexpected celebs at the Blackety Back summer party.

Stephanie Holland

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PublishedMay 29, 2023

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Memorial Day Sale: Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones

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Did You Know These 15 Black Celebs Served the Country?

We can't leave out our favorite Black celebrities this Memorial Day. We bet you had no idea MC Hammer was a Navy…

Kalyn Womack

PublishedMay 29, 2023

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Small Town Horror Story: The Vietnam Veteran Who Refused To Leave A Man Behind

"Too Black" or "Not Black Enough": W. Kamau Bell on the Politics of Black Identity

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Not Even a Sculpture of a Black Woman Can Escape Racist Hate

Three hundred people in the UK gathered to clean a sculpture of a Black woman vandalized with white spray paint.

Kalyn Womack

PublishedMay 29, 2023

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Meet the Black Folks Holding Down the Biden-Harris White House

From Vice President Kamala Harris to OMB Director Shalanda Young, inside one of history's most diverse White Houses.

Jessica Washington

PublishedMay 29, 2023

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CultureFamily Matters

The Times Cardi B's daughter Kulture Showed off Her Great Style

Cardi B's five-year-old daughter is already fashion force to be reckoned with.

Angela Johnson

PublishedMay 28, 2023

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May's Best Black Fashion Moments 2023

Black celebs showed this month. From Halle Bailey to Rihanna and Usher, Black celebs were and are killing the Spring…

Amira Castilla

PublishedMay 28, 2023

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What Did Our Vote For Biden Get Us?

A political strategist says to Black voters: stop the right-wing parroting of talking points written by other Black…

Antjuan Seawright

PublishedMay 28, 2023

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T-Boz & Chilli Tell Their Story For The First Time In TLC Forever, Our TV Pick This Week

EntertainmentTelevision

T-Boz & Chilli Tell Their Story For The First Time In TLC Forever, Our TV Pick This Week

The Lifetime documentary recounts how the group came together and went on to break barriers and record sales.

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All The Ways Chloe and Halle Bailey's Locs Were Styled

The Bailey sisters have shown us the versatility of locs!

Amira Castilla

PublishedMay 28, 2023

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Black Military Movies You Should Watch This Memorial Day

Films such as Glory, Men of Honor and Da 5 Bloods are excellent movies about Black military life.

Noah A. McGee

PublishedMay 28, 2023

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Reality TV Rundown: Our Summer Calendar for all Your Guilty Pleasure Favorites

From The Bachelorette, to Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, to American Ninja Warrior, our roundup of premiere dates for the…

Stephanie Holland

PublishedMay 27, 2023

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Halle Bailey Talks About Reinventing Ariel In The Little Mermaid

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Halle Bailey Talks About Reinventing Ariel In The Little Mermaid

Disney's latest live-action incarnation of its classic animated films features a star-studded cast.

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Small Town Horror Story: The Vietnam Veteran Who Refused To Leave A Man Behind

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Small Town Horror Story: The Vietnam Veteran Who Refused To Leave A Man Behind

This Memorial Day we remember Vietnam veteran Melvin Morris, a 5-foot-4 Army soldier, who defied the odds and showed incredibly bravery on the battlefield.

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Black Deaths by Police are Increasing but Not The Indictments

The officers who fatally shot Jayland Walker escaped criminal charges but they’re not only white cops who got off.

Kalyn Womack

PublishedMay 27, 2023

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A Funky Cookout Playlist That'll Have Everyone Dancing On Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, get the party started with this Funk/R&B/Soul playlist featuring The O'Jays, Kool & The Gang,…

Angela Johnson

PublishedMay 27, 2023

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Black Fitness Professional Sued Equinox and Jury Awards her Millions

Röbynn Europe took her complaints of racism and sexism to a Manhattan federal court

Angela Johnson

PublishedMay 27, 2023

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Get Your Home A Memorial Day Gift With Up To $175 Off Bespoke Jet Vacuum From Samsung

The elegant home vacuum from Samsung is worth showing off.

Riley Blackwell

PublishedMay 26, 2023

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Review: Halle Bailey Nurtures Newness, Nostalgia in Disney's <i>The Little Mermaid</i>

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Review: Halle Bailey Nurtures Newness, Nostalgia in Disney's The Little Mermaid

It can't be overstated how much this new iteration makes a splash with new additions, all while staying true to the moments fans know and love.

Shanelle Genai

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"Too Black" or "Not Black Enough": W. Kamau Bell on the Politics of Black Identity

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"Too Black" or "Not Black Enough": W. Kamau Bell on the Politics of Black Identity

Why is there a need for people of all races to pinpoint Black identity? Filmmaker W. Kamau Bell joins The Callout and dives into that very question.

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