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Top 15 Moments from “Friday” That Still Make Us Laugh 30 Years Later
If you hear me say “Daaaammmmnnnnnnn!” you should know exactly what scene that’s from.
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5 Little Known Facts About Iconic ‘Friday’ Movie
Starring Ice Cube, Chris Tucker and more, the iconic film celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
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Iconic Black Films, TV Shows That Turn 30, Including ‘Waiting to Exhale, ‘Bad Boys’ And More
From ‘Friday’ to ‘The Wayans Brothers,’ these are a handful of our beloved films and series celebrating a major milestone.
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Is ‘Soul Plane’ Still As Bad As We Remember After 20 Years? Well…
We’re examining the infamous movie 20 years after its release to see if it’s bad reputation is still warranted.
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Finally ‘Friday?’ Ice Cube Gives a Long-Awaited Update on Beloved Film Franchise
Nearly two years ago, the ‘Good Day’ rapper was hella skeptical, but now it seems the tide has turned in a positive direction.
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A List of Comedians Katt Williams Threw Under The Bus on Shannon Sharpe’s Podcast
The legendary comedian took headshots at several of his big-name peers, including Cedric The Entertainer, Kevin Hart, Earthquake, Steve Harvey and more
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National University Group Launches Investigation of Structural Racism at University of North Carolina
American Association of University Professors is looking into ‘egregious violations’ after the fiasco over the hiring of journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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House Party and Friday Star Anthony ‘AJ’ Johnson Dead at 55
The actor and comedian was best known for his scene-stealing roles in cult-favorite Black films.
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And the Skippy Goes To!: The Root's Inaugural The Blackest Awards Winners
What’s up, Black America! Now that the Oscars have come and gone and awards were given to winners and what not and henceforth, it’s time to redirect that energy back into what matters most: celebrating Blackness in all of its Black Excellence Achievement. And that is exactly what we’re doing here with the Skippies. You…
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'Back to the Drawing Board': Ice Cube Provides an Official Update on How John Witherspoon's Death Will Impact Last Friday
Since John Witherspoon’s untimely passing in October, fans have wondered how some of his most iconic characters will continue on in their respective film and television franchises. Jenifer Lewis has volunteered to fill in for Grandpa in Aaron McGruder’s forthcoming The Boondocks revival, but we have yet to get any official word on how the…