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Films and Television That Highlight Black Contributions to America
Bayard Rustin, Shirley Chisholm, Katherine Johnson and Jackie Robinson are some of the impactful figures showcased in these movies and TV series.
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17 Black True Crime Stories Every Crime Junkie Should Know
Most true crime stories we all know do not have a Black face at the center ( other than O.J.), which is why we created this list of Black true crime stories
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BHM: Where to Watch Iconic TV Series, Movies That Tell The Black Story
‘Roots,’ ‘High on the Hog,’ ‘Summer of Soul’ and ‘Eyes on the Prize’ are some of the titles that portray different periods of Black History.
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MLK’s Granddaughter Reveals Little-Known Fact About Coretta Scott King
Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, his 15 year-old granddaughter, Yolanda Renee King, reveals little-known facts about her iconic grandparents in new book.
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TV’s Blackest Binge: The Hidden Gems of Hulu
Chevalier, Godfather of Harlem, Queen Sugar and Attack the Block are some of the fan favorites you can find on the streaming service.
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To the Black History Haters: See The New Statue of Emmett Till’s Mama!
In Illinois, a statue honoring Emmett Till’s mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, was erected at her alma mater.
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Oscars 2023: Family of Emmett Till, Whoopi Goldberg React to Till Snub
Like The Woman King, Till was also shut out in the nominations for the upcoming awards ceremony, which prompted a statement from its director, Chinonye Chukwu.
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![Family of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley “Overjoyed” Over Congressional Gold Medal [UPDATE]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/29131209/a04ff1df41e9a4ac2da4a4d4c7493f29-300x198.jpg)
Family of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley “Overjoyed” Over Congressional Gold Medal [UPDATE]
The House unanimously voted on Wednesday to award both Emmett Till and his mother and activist Mamie Till-Mobley with the congressional gold medal.
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The Best Black Movies of 2022
The 2022 movies that kept us on the edge of our high-priced theater seats.