jamilah lemieux
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Kash Doll, Akademiks and More Respond To Kendrick Lamar’s Second Drake Diss ‘6:16 In LA’
Lamar came at the Canadian for a second time this week.
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The Most Powerful Voices on Black Twitter
People such as Issa Rae, Bakari Sellers and Josiah Johnson are part of the reason Twitter is fun for the Black community.
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Why Steve Harvey Should Be the Next Jeopardy! Host
He's the host America deserves and the one we need right now.
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Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning to Premiere in January, Will Feature Interviews With More Survivors
Surviving R. Kelly was not only a documentary series, it was a significant moment in time that we’ll never forget. In addition to fostering further difficult conversations surrounding the continued saga of Robert “R.” Kelly, it truly gave a voice to the voiceless: black girls. The Emmy-nominated series certainly made an impact, racking in over…
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Like a Mother: With a New Column and Coast, Writer-Activist Jamilah Lemieux Talks Progressive Parenting
Jamilah Lemieux is a millennial working mother—emphasis on working. The acclaimed journalist, activist, cultural critic, communications expert and “fixer” is one of the leading voices of her generation on issues of race, gender and sexuality, putting her imprint on everything from the 2012 rebranding of Ebony magazine to Cynthia Nixon’s recent gubernatorial run, where Lemieux…
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Tarana Burke to Sit Down With Reporter Jim DeRogatis About New R. Kelly Book, Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly
For nearly 20 years, no one in media knew more about R. Kelly’s trail of alleged abuse then journalist Jim DeRogatis. Now, with his forthcoming book, Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly, DeRogatis tells the story behind his explosive reporting—and why, for nearly 20 years, few people seemed to listen to black women and girls…
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#MuteRKelly: ‘Rally to Protect Black Girls’ Demands That RCA Drops R. Kelly
On Wednesday morning, protesters rallied outside of RCA studios in New York City with one message: Mute R. Kelly. “Rally to Protect Black Girls” was led by Color of Change, Girls for Gender Equity, the New York City chapter of the National Organization for Women, Black Women’s Blueprint, A Long Walk Home, CREDO Mobile and…
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Journalist and Former MSNBC Host Touré Accused of Sexual Harassment By Former Coworker
A young woman named “Dani” alleged that Touré had sexually harassed her in the past.
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Writer and Cultural Critic Jamilah Lemieux Joins Cynthia Nixon’s Gubernatorial Campaign Team
It came as a bit of a shock to some on Monday when writer, cultural critic and most recently VP of Men’s and Lifestyle programming at NewsOne, Jamilah Lemieux, announced that she would be joining the New York gubernatorial campaign of progressive candidate Cynthia Nixon. “I am thrilled to have Jamilah join the campaign as…