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‘Conde Nast and I Have Decided to Part Ways’: Alexi McCammond Exits Teen Vogue
Last week, we told you about Teen Vogue’s latest hire, Alexi McCammond, who was set to take on the role as the digital platform’s new editor-in-chief. We also noted the controversy that quickly engulfed her hiring—specifically her past anti-Asian and homophobic tweets from her teen years that resurfaced a little after news of her new…
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Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Alexi McCammond Wants to Be Held Accountable for Previous Anti-Asian and Homophobic Tweets
Following up on an internal email sent to Teen Vogue staff earlier this week, incoming editor-in-chief Alexi McCammond has published an expanded letter addressed to the Teen Vogue “community, staff, readers, writers, photographers, content creators and friends.” As we recently reported, the 27-year-old newly appointed editorial lead was called out after a series of anti-Asian…
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'There’s No Excuse for Language Like That': Teen Vogue Editor-In-Chief Alexi McCammond Apologizes for Previous Anti-Asian and Homophobic Tweets
Content Warning: The following article contains screenshots with anti-Asian and homophobic language. Alexi McCammond was named Teen Vogue’s new Editor-In-Chief on Friday, which was a major career move for the political reporter. However, not too long after that professional news, some controversial news followed her. The weekend following the news of McCammond’s appointment, previous racist…
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The Gospel According to André: Amid an Eviction Dispute, the Fashion Legend Says He Is 'Healthy in Mind and Spirit'—and Doesn't Need Crowdfunding
Ahh, fashion…one day you’re in, the next day you’re out—but for those concerned about André Leon Talley being thrown out of his longtime home in White Plains, N.Y., the icon assures us he’s just fine, thankyouverymuch. To recap, It’s been just over a week since we reported that Talley’s “gentleman’s agreement” with former friend and…
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Niecy Nash Will Host the 2021 GLAAD Media Awards
The 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards has found its fabulous host—Niecy Nash! “I am so thrilled to be hosting this year’s GLAAD Media Awards, honoring the LGBTQ stories and images that change the world by growing acceptance and understanding,” actress-producer Nash said in a statement via the official press release sent to The Root. “My…
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A Case of Bad Manors: André Leon Talley Embroiled in Eviction Battle
Throughout much of that film, Talley held court with the cameras from his beloved home in White Plains, N.Y.
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PageTurners: Where There Is Strength There Is Joy
Strength and joy go hand-in-hand, and this week’s literary releases beautifully celebrate both. In certain parts of the country, we’re knee-deep in snow and ice, and finding the strength to feel even the littlest joy is quite difficult. But we’ve almost hit the halfway point of February, the days are getting longer, and we can…
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Popular Financial Literacy Podcast Earn Your Leisure Joins The Black Effect Podcast Network
I wouldn’t consider myself an expert at surviving global pandemics, but in my 10 months (and counting) of practice, there are two recommendations that I always make to people who constantly complain about how bored or miserable they are thanks to COVID-19. The first is to be hyper-vigilant about escaping your apartment and going outside.…
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Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell and Fox News Sued by Voting Tech Company Over Voter Fraud Propaganda
Rudy Giuliani—the man whose teeth and hair dye have made multiple attempts at running away from his face to no avail—appears to be finding out the hard way that words have consequences. He and fellow wackadoodle attorney Sidney Powell—the right-wing Robin to Giuliani’s white nationalist Batman—are now defendants in another lawsuit filed by another voting…