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Shantira Jackson, Amber Ruffin, Seth Meyers comedy Aunties gets Put Pilot Nod from NBC
NBC has granted a pilot commitment to Aunties from Shantira Jackson, Amber Ruffin and Seth Meyers.
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8 TV Shows We’re Sad Ended in 2021
It’s a shame we have to say goodbye to these fan favorites and cult classics
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The Queen of Basketball Might’ve Found the Perfect Executive Producer in Shaquille O’Neal
The four-time NBA champ is lending his muscle to an Oscar contender.
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‘If a Male Player Did That, It Wouldn’t Have Been So Broadcasted’: Naomi Osaka Defends Serena Williams While Calling Out Sexism in Sports
The 24-year-old tennis superstar star had some things to get off of her chest during a recent episode of Victoria Secret’s VS Voices podcast.
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Essence Outdoes Itself With a Stunning Trio of Covers Featuring Lizzo, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Simone Biles
The November/December issue celebrates ‘Radical Self-Care’ with the three trailblazers as cover stars, as Hannah-Jones announces a new fellowship with The 19th.
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Kenyan Runner Peres Jepchirchir Makes History as 1st Athlete to Win Both Olympic Gold, New York City Marathon
The 28-year-old won the women’s marathon this summer at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
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The Root 100 – 2021’s Most Influential African Americans
The Root’s annual list of the most influential African Americans in the fields of arts, community, business, entertainment, media, politics, science and sports.
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5 Songs That Would Launch 1,000 Think Pieces If They Were Released Today
Nothing says “write 2,000 words about me” like Black people singing songs about livin’.
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NBA Players Won’t Be Subject to Random Marijuana Tests During 2021-22 Season
The announcement comes courtesy of a players’ association memo that was shared with players.
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Simone Biles Admits That She ‘Should Have Quit Gymnastics Way Before Tokyo’
The 24-year-old reflected on her experience at the Tokyo Olympics and had plenty to say.