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Music, Culture and History Reigned in The Apollo Theater And The Root 100
Blackness reigned in Tuesday’s packed gala event at Harlem’s iconic theater.
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Sherri Shepherd Reveals Shocking Romance From Barbara Walters’ Past
The talk show host reunited with former The View co-host Joy Behar, and they discussed a stunning secret about their former boss.
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Black Celebs We Lost in 2021
Some of those who have passed on may surprise you. Here we take a look back
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Outspoken Comedian Paul Mooney Dies at 79
Paul Mooney was never afraid to speak his mind, no matter who was around. The self-proclaimed “Godfather of Comedy” worked alongside some of the industry’s most heralded stars, from Richard Pryor to Eddie Murphy, inspiring the comics who came after him to do the same. As Robert Townsend once said: “Paul didn’t care to be…
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The Original Cookout Invite? Pee-wee Herman Was an Honorary Member of 'The Black Pack'
Pee-wee Herman (born Paul Reubens) had a big adventure in 1985, but his blackest adventure happened in 1988. A quite interesting revelation was unearthed via Twitter last Wednesday by Movie Promotional Merch Unlimited, and it had us all scratching our heads. In the above picture, Pee-wee is proudly holding a plaque alongside Valeria Golino (his…
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At Colorado State University, White Students Not Punished for Blackface Selfie Celebrating Black Panther
Stupid is as stupid does. One of several white Colorado State University students who were pictured wearing blackface striking a pose from Marvel’s billion-dollar-plus blockbuster Black Panther said her actions were stupid but not racist. Yes, in 2019, some of your Caucasian brethren still think it’s fun to simulate temporary dark-skinned tones—and take photos doing…
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The Richard Pryor Show: A Master Class of Innovation vs. Censorship
The severity of Richard Pryor’s influence on comedy—black comedy especially—cannot be quantified. The late comedian-actor shaped the art form with his uncanny ability to retain all the unique turmoil of his upbringing and disdain for institutional prejudice, and use it to tell amazing, gut-busting stories and jokes, all while sliding in biting social commentary along…