neil degrasse tyson
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3 Things Black People Can Do During Trump Rule, Faith leaders on How to Survive the Next Four Years, Plot Twists That Rocked America in 2024, How Black People Can Still Live Their Best Life and More Survival Tips
The Root collected advice from experts on how Black Americans Can Thrive Under Another Trump Presidency
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Now that Trump Has Won, Here Are Three Things Black Folks Can Do
No question…lots of us are crushed. But panic ain’t the flex.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson, The Famed Black Astrophysicist, Responds To Terrence Howard’s Crazy ‘Math’ Theory
The “Empire” star has spent years trying to convince people that his “new math” is the correct math.
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Not So Fast! Lizzo Says She Wasn’t Even Asked to Be In New JLo Musical Despite Claims She Was
The ‘Rumors’ singer is one of a few who were reportedly all unavailable to make cameos in JLo’s recently released film ‘This Is Me…Now: A Love Story.’
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The Problem With the Billionaire Space Race, Explained
There’s no better metaphor for capitalism-based inequality than billionaires competing to reach the upper sky.
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Cicely Tyson, Who Spent a Lifetime Portraying Positive Black Womanhood on Screen, Dies at 96
Through her graceful presence onstage, in film and on television, actress Cicely Tyson created portrayals of proud, even majestic women that helped break down America’s stereotypes regarding African-American women. The iconic star, who inspired a generation of Black actresses, died Thursday at the age of 96. Tyson was born on Dec. 19, 1924, in New…
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Retains Position as Director of Hayden Planetarium After Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will retain his position as the director of the Hayden Planetarium at New York’s American Museum of Natural History after the museum has concluded its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations leveled against him. According to the New York Times, the museum released the following statement on Saturday: “The museum’s investigation…
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Neil deGrasse Tyson’s StarTalk Put on Hold Pending Sexual Misconduct Investigation
For nearly four years, famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has invited celebs to sit and chat about science on the late night show StarTalk. This week, Nat Geo confirmed that they’re putting the show on hold as they look into claims of sexual harassment and abuse against Tyson. The show, which just entered its fifth…
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Neil deGrasse Tyson on Sexual Misconduct Allegations: 'I Cannot Continue to Stay Silent'
In response to sexual misconduct allegations levied against him, acclaimed astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson has written a lengthy Facebook post titled “On Being Accused” in which he denies any wrongdoing. “In any claim, evidence matters. Evidence always matters. But what happens when it’s just one person’s word against another’s, and the stories don’t…