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The Best Black Met Gala Looks of All Time
Met Gala 2023 has come and gone, so we decided to take a trip down memory lane. From Naomi Campbell to Rihanna, Black stars stunned on those iconic red stairs.
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Super Bowl LVII: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Babyface Set for Pregame Performances
The Abbott Elementary star will kick off the big game alongside the Grammy Award-winning R&B legend.
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2023 Golden Globes Red Carpet Looks [Updated]
Our recap of the most memorable fashions at the Golden Globes.
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Howard University Receives Two Back-to-Back Bomb Threats
This is the eighth bomb threat the university has experienced this year.
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Mississippi Protesters Want to End Confederacy Holiday [Updated]
A Mississippi law allowed offices to be closed for Confederate Memorial Day.
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LL Cool J Tests Positive for Covid-19, Cancels New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Performance
Rap legend LL Cool J has canceled his performance on the ABC New Year’s Eve staple due to a positive Covid-19 test.
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Make Juneteenth Great Again: The Caucasians' Guide to Celebrating Juneteenth
Now that Juneteenth is a federal holiday, we created a CRT-free educational curriculum to help colonizer Americans resist the urge to gentrify this celebration.
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Toronto International Film Festival Taps Denzel Washington, Ava DuVernay and Barry Jenkins for Virtual Conversations
Like many other hallowed Hollywood events, the 20th anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival will look very different this year. The popular festival is expected to be held virtually from Sept. 10-19 and will hold several virtual conversations with industry heavyweights. According to The Hollywood Reporter, TIFF booked Denzel Washington, Ava DuVernay and Barry…
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Seminars and Concerts and STEM, Oh My: Here Are Some Virtual (And In-Person) Events to Check Out This Weekend
This weekend is much like the last and will be a lot like the one after it. While the weather is warming up, it’s still important to practice proper social distancing protocol. If you don’t have any plans to keep yourself occupied this particular weekend, social media is chock full of entertainment at your fingertips,…