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‘Going to Mars’ Documentary Celebrates an Older, Wiser, But Still Defiant Nikki Giovanni
The award-winning HBO documentary on the life of the legendary poet/activist premieres on Monday.
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Political News Roundup: George Santos Doesn’t Know Who James Baldwin Was, Other the Political Trainwrecks and more…
A collection of our the Root’s best posts of the week in politics
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Unpopular Opinion: George “Who The Hell Is James Baldwin” Santos Is Not A Gen Z Hero
Comedian Ziwe’s interview with George Santos went meta as they explored our collective roles in his continued relevance, and she broke down his façade.
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TV’s Best Binge: The Hidden Gems of Max
“A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “I May Destroy You,” “Delicious Miss Brown” and “Donyale Luna: Supermodel” are some of the interesting choices available on Max.
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James Baldwin’s Home in France Should be a Black Artist’s Mecca. Instead, It’s an Apartment Complex
The home where the writer spent the last years of his life is no more.
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Billy Porter Reveals Why He Was Once Kicked Out of Mainstream R&B
The award-winning actor discussed some of the obstacles he dealt with early in his career and how he bounced back to become a household name.
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Black Celeb Activists Who Used Their Fame To Fight for a Better Black America
From Sidney Poiter to John Legend, these influential figures continue to use their platform for causes bigger than themselves.
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Our Favorite Black-Owned Etsy Shops
From colorful jewelry to unique stationary to handcrafted wooden furniture, the online marketplace can connect you to independent Black-owned businesses.
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The Digital Public Library Protects Our Right to Read Banned Books
The Banned Book Club provides free ebooks in areas where books are banned