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Beyoncé’s Homecoming on Netflix Is an Historically Black Experience
Beyoncé. First of her name. King of Music. Snatcher of edges. Creator of Stamina. The untouched. Greetings Big Sister Freakum Dress, is there anything we can do to make your day better? Before we get started, let me share my journey into the Beyhive. I was a fan of Beyoncé and grew up on her…
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Beyoncé Is Coming to Netflix With New Documentary Titled ΗΘΜΣCΘΜΙΝG
It is the day that the Lord has made, so let us rejoice and re-up on those Netflix subscriptions because the streaming giant has given us a name and a release date for Beyoncé’s upcoming documentary. As previously reported by The Root, ΗΘΜΣCΘΜΙΝG will feature behind-the-scenes footage of Beyoncé’s black-ass Beychella performance and give us…
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A Photo of Beyoncé’s Kids Made It to Social Media and Somebody Getting Fired
On the 3rd day of the fourth month, in the Lord’s year of 2019, a photo of Beyoncé and her husband’s children was revealed on social media. Yes, it is true. Destiny’s Children have made their full social media debut and thus we are all made better because of it. As I looked at this…
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Rest In Power, Neighborhood Nip
Like everybody else, I was hit with and then devastated by the news that Grammy-nominated rapper, entrepreneur, wealth- and community-builder Nipsey Hussle, aka Neighborhood Nip, aka Ermias Asghedom, was gunned down in front of his own store yesterday in Los Angeles. At 33 years old, no matter what the circumstances, he was too young to…
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Beyonce and Jay-Z Honored With the Vanguard Award at the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards
Beyoncé, the King of Music, and her husband Jay-Z blessed the rainbow coalition with their presence at Thursday night’s 30th annual GLAAD Awards. The delegation of gays that filled the room breathed the air of royalty as the two took the stage to accept their Vanguard Award. Right before their speech, Shangela, who is, in…
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Hold Up: Beyoncé Resists Relinquishing Personal Texts in Blue Ivy Trademark Dispute
When Beyoncé and Jay-Z sought to trademark firstborn daughter Blue Ivy’s name soon after her birth in 2012, it seemed a standard case of savvy celebrity parenting—after all, Blue was basically born famous. But what the Carters likely didn’t expect was to end up in a protracted legal battle with a Boston-based events company of…
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They Good! Beyoncé and Jay-Z to Be Honored With GLAAD's Vanguard Award
Everything is love, and love wins. The 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards is coming up, and the LGBTQ-centered organization has announced the recipients of one of their biggest honors. Beyoncé and Jay-Z will be honored with the Vanguard Award, which is awarded to allies who have made a significant difference in promoting and supporting the…
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Brooklyn's Blackness Is Strongest Because of Its Rich Diaspora Influences and Deep History
Black people from Brooklyn are mad proud of where they’re from. Some confuse it for arrogance, but if you grew up here it’s hard to find energy anywhere that can match it. Yes, the borough does boast hip-hop greats and is the setting for cornerstone Spike Lee films. But those aren’t the sole reasons we…
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21 Savage Finally Speaks Out, Says ICE Arrest 'Was Definitely Targeted'
For the first time since being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on $100,000 bond, 21 Savage is speaking his piece. After countless statements on his behalf, he is breaking it all down in his own words. He appeared on Good Morning America Friday, speaking to Linsey Davis about the arrest and his…