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Is ‘Soul Plane’ Still As Bad As We Remember After 20 Years? Well…
We’re examining the infamous movie 20 years after its release to see if it’s bad reputation is still warranted.
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Will Smith, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Win at Quiet Golden Globes Awards
The Underground Railroad, Will Smith, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez are among winners at non-televised, closed door Golden Globes ceremony.
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Best Black Male Performances of 2021
Among all the best performances of the year, these 10 were absolute standouts
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Best Black Ensemble Performances of 2021
Our favorite TV series and movies of 2021 featured some spectacular ensembles and these are the best of the year.
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Emmys 2021 Noms: Michaela Coel, Mj Rodriguez, Misha Green, and…The Root's Michael Harriot Are Coming for Their Things
Father-daughter actor duo Ron Cephas Jones and Jasmine Cephas Jones presented the nominations for the 73rd Emmy Awards Tuesday morning.
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The Funk Boutique: Nurturing a New Generation of Industry Icons and Independent Spirits
Each year, Entertainment Weekly celebrates Pride Month with a series of covers featuring a series of LGBTQ+ icons and storytellers. Last year, they worked to create an illustrated cover that encompassed that celebration while working with the restrictions of COVID. This year, however, they brought in four storytellers who are regarded as icons making “unforgettable…
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And the Category Is…Grand Closing: FX's Pose 3rd and Final Season Will Debut in May
Much like the song that became Candy’s (portrayed by The Root 100 honoree Angelica Ross) theme song, “Never Knew Love Like This Before” by Stephanie Mills, we never knew joy quite like Pose gave us. The breakout FX series is special. In a press release sent to The Root on Friday morning, FX announced that…
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Pose Reminds Us How Important Chosen Families Are
As I’ve noted before, FX’s Pose not only entertains but is out here saving lives. That little young LGBTQ+ child who is confused about their existence and questioning their worth can now turn on their television or streaming service and be greeted with the knowledge that they aren’t alone in this world; that there are…