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The Force Is Strong With This Black Executive Who Helped Bring Rogue One to the Big Screen
Rogue One is finally here and has more than an origins-story twist at work behind the scenes. Lucasfilm creative executive Rayne Roberts was one of the team members who were instrumental in getting it here, and she shared her own origins story of sorts in Atlanta on Tuesday with a group of teenage boys from…
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7 Gift Ideas for the Dad Who Tries to Stay Hip Like Dre on Black-ish
He’s just like Andre “Dre” Johnson from Black-ish. As old as he is, your dad (or uncle) has made a personal pledge to stay “so fresh and so clean” for the rest of his life. His jeans are crisp, and his kicks never, ever have so much as a smudge on them. He’s an unapologetic,…
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Review: Star Has the Potential to Shine
A first look at the new series Star aired right after Empire Wednesday night. It has a great advantage: It’s a Lee Daniels production set in the music world. It also has a great disadvantage: It’s a Lee Daniels production set in the music world. Empire’s debut set the bar pretty high and went on to be…
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Empire Fall Finale Recap: The Cookie Effect
In the fall finale, “A Furnace for Your Foe,” Empire was at the top of its game with Cookie’s exploits, the seeds for a brutal family feud, sharp dialogue, good music and all the outrageous, over-the-top drama we love. Let’s go! Mayoral candidate Angelo Dubois and Cookie’s class-vs.-sass storyline is on display during a beachside…
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That ‘Uber Bae’ Story Is Hilarious, but What if the Driver Had Been a Woman?
Have you been following the online buzz about “Uber bae”? If you just wondered, “D, what are you talking about?” let me explain: Two friends—college students—go out to a party Saturday in Washington, D.C. Because a car is now completely optional because of Uber, they “call” for one. Mr. Driver arrives and is apparently bearded…
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Sandbranch, Texas: A Small Community Denied Water for Over 30 Years Fights Back
Sandbranch, Texas, a small unincorporated community in Dallas County, has been fighting for over 30 years to have access to clean running water, but between the machinations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Dallas County officials, the community continues to go without this most basic and critical of human rights. Sandbranch is located 14…
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6 Gift Ideas for Moms Who Keep It Fly Like Cookie on Empire
Does your mom have a closetful of animal print, hoop earrings for every occasion and a coffee addiction? Then she is like Cookie from Empire. Here are some gift ideas fit for the Lady Lyon in your life. Every busy woman should have a personal assistant like the fabulous Porsha, but sadly, there’s only one,…
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Maintain, Don’t Gain, This Holiday Season With These 5 Quick Tips
The year 2017 is ready to make its debut, and you may be ready for that “new year, new you” resolution. However, since the holidays come only once a year, a more manageable and realistic goal would be to indulge—in moderation, of course. So pass the eggnog and attend those holiday parties with a stress-free…
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Check the Facts: Increasing Our Media Literacy in the Age of Fake News
Fake news has been a frequently discussed topic throughout this year’s presidential election. It has been cited in some cases as having had an influence on the election, and in other cases, it has led to real-life consequences, with people purportedly duped by fake-news reports acting on the false information contained in them. Take, for…