celebrity
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Congrats! Will Regina Hall’s Major New Role Spark Change for How Black Actresses Are Paid?
‘The Best Man’ star’s casting in a new film opposite Leonardo DiCaprio has generated lots of buzz and more discussion about pay equity for Black actresses.
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The Best Black Influencer Red Carpet Moments
From Tabitha Brown to Keith Lee, these influencers were styled to perfection at major events
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TikTok’s Viral Fragrance Is So Damn Delicious It Should Be Your Next Go-To
Sol de Janeiro’s SOL Cheirosa 62 is the talk of TikTok, and I found dupes
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Black Content Creators Call Out Influencer Industry for Racial Bias in Gifting
Content creators say that it’s not just about freebies, it’s about creating opportunities for full time employment.
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Do You Feel Like a Lot of Black Celebs are Dying? You’re Not Alone
Black celebrity deaths aren’t just about the celebrity, they’re also about collective grief and healing.
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Kobe Bryant and the Perils of the 'Transcendent' Athlete
The premature, unbearable death of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven other souls on board his helicopter last Sunday triggered an outpouring of grief rarely seen on this scale. It’s been a week of mourning and tributes: From the Philippines to Philadelphia, makeshift vigils and elaborate murals have bloomed on sidewalks and storefronts…
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Kid Fury and Crissle West Want to Bring Us a 'More Intersectional Point of View' With Their New TV Show
Cue The Read’s mix of “Oh Happy Day” because Kid Fury and Crissle West are about to adjust your television settings to “shade.” I recently hopped on a phone call with the 2019 Root 100 honorees Kid Fury and Crissle to chat about what they’re going to explore on their upcoming television show, whether or…