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Black Writers From Hit HBO, Netflix, & NBC Shows Talk About Shutting Down Their Industry
The Root hit the Writers Guild picket lines to ask writers—from Bob’s Burgers, Our Flag Means Death & New Amsterdam—about why they’re in it for the long haul.
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Behind the Netflix Picket Line, Black Writers Have A Lot to Say About Pay
The Root went to the Netflix picket line to ask Black writers what they wanted from the ongoing WGA strike.
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After Taking Netflix to Court, Mo’Nique Brings New Lawsuit Against CBS, Paramount
‘I just want the contractual compensation that I’ve earned,’ the Oscar-winning actress explained.
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So Netflix Thought It Was Ok To Pay Chris Rock $40m For That Anti-Black Rant?
What role do these platforms truly play in perpetuating nonsense?
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Bill Russell: Legend On Netflix Is Our TV Pick This Week
A celebration of basketball’s greatest champion is what’s Black on TV.
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Here’s How the Entertainment World is Celebrating Black History Month
Here’s our roundup of the most interesting Black History Month programming.
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Amazon Prime Video’s Harlem Star, Meagan Good, Plays That’s So Random
Good talks season two of Harlem, growing up in front of the camera, she channels her inner Whitney, and spills her beauty secrets.
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Comedian & Netflix’s You People Star, Sam Jay, Plays That’s So Random
Former SNL writer, Sam Jay (Bust Down, Pause with Sam Jay), drops by the studio to talk about her exciting new first film role and more.
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The Best TV Series, Movies of 2022 to Binge Before the Year Ends [UPDATED]
It’s all about the binge! Here’s our guide to all the shows and movies to check out before 2022 ends.







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