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Ava DuVernay Reflects on Queen Sugar’s Impact
Next week is the finale of the beloved show, Queen Sugar.
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Prepare Yourself for the Emotional Rollercoaster Ride Known as Queen Sugar
For almost three years, we’ve all been on an emotional rollercoaster, courtesy of Ava DuVernay’s Queen Sugar. The lives of the Bordelon family have become our lives, and we’ve become invested in their highs and lows. If you’re a fan of the show, you know this family has its fair share of drama. You begin…
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First Look: The Bordelons Will Be Swept in Secrets of ‘Blessing and Blood’ in New Queen Sugar Season 4 Trailer
‘B’ doesn’t just stand for Bordelon anymore, it also stands for blessing … and blood. Coming from an early awards season success having been named Best Television Show Drama from the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and as well as scooping a nomination for Best Drama Series at the NAACP Image Awards, Queen Sugar…
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Queen Sugar Continues to Make Beautiful Television. I Hope It Never Ends
In the ending of “Copper Sun,” the second to last episode of Queen Sugar’s second season, the song “Fall Into My Arms” by Ngaiire plays as Ralph Angel stares at and walks into Blue’s room. Blue is his son; he’s largely raised him alone but with the help of his family, particularly Aunt Vi, but…
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Cast of Queen Sugar Gets Real About Interracial Dating. Guess Who Was Told, ‘Don’t Bring the Oppressor Home’
It’s the hot-button topic right now: interracial dating and love. Donald Glover faced criticism around the topic after the release of his viral hit, “This Is America.” The video screamed blackness and reminded everyone that all of the art Glover’s been providing lately is also saturated with black culture. So when images of his white…
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Queen Sugar’s Dawn-Lyen Gardner Loves That Black People Are Always Worth Celebrating
Black and Proud is a video series on The Root that focuses on the pride that our favorite black celebrities, tastemakers and thought leaders feel about being black. Many of them talk about our resilience and strength throughout history, while some talk about our undeniable talents, and others mention our dance skills, dopeness and more.…