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Suspect Arrested in Jacqueline Avant Murder
Beverly Hills police arrested a suspect in the murder of Jacqueline Avant, wife of music executive Clarence Avant
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Put Your Hands Together for Cedric the Emmys Entertainer, Actor-Comedian Will Host 2021 Ceremony
This will be Cedric's first time hosting the Emmys. This year, the ceremony will take place in-person at the Microsoft Theater.
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Angela Bassett, Jamie Foxx, Halle Berry, and Kevin Hart Discuss Black Achievement in Film for New Documentary From Apple
There is no doubt that when it comes to the task of achieving excellence in the film industry, Black Hollywood has always understood the assignment. Whether that’s something as simple but menacing as Denzel Washington’s sneer in Training Day, Viola Davis’ heart-wrenching tears in Fences, or Jamie Foxx’s masterful mannerisms and vocals in Ray, it’s…
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Hardware, Icon and Static Will All Make Their Triumphant Return This Summer in Milestone Returns!
I’ve been in eager anticipation ever since it was announced last summer that the Milestone universe would make its glorious return to comic stands this year. Luckily, we don’t have to wait too much longer as DC announced the line will release in both print and digital this summer. A press release from DC Comics…
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From Blackest Night to Brightest Day: How the Present Has Seen the Glorious Rise of the Black Superhero
Editor’s Note: The Rise of the Black Superhero is a three-part series breaking down the past, present and future of Black superheroes across comics, film, and tv. This is part 2. Read part 1. Welcome back, true believers! In our last thrilling adventure, the Black superhero was in dire straits. Heroes such as Black Panther…
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Are You Static Shocked at What Went Down at DC FanDome 2020?
The debut of DC Comics’ own version of Comic-Con has come and gone, but they left us with a lot of content to talk about and look forward to! The teasers were plentiful. Of course, since we’re Black as hell at The Root, I’m going to focus on the Blackness. So, here’s some Black-ass highlights…
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Reginald Hudlin Makes History as 1st-Ever Black Producer of the Emmys
What can you say about the legendary Reginald Hudlin? Well, because I can’t let this blog post start without making a Bebe’s Kids reference (Hudlin wrote the screenplay), I’ll just say, his work doesn’t lie…it multiplies! Not only does it multiply, it makes history. According to Variety, Hudlin has been named the first-ever Black producer…
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BET Networks to Honor Kobe Bryant With Full Coverage of Memorial, Other Programming
BET Networks will celebrate the life and memory of late basketball legend Kobe Bryant in a special way. The Black-centric ViacomCBS-owned network announced its plans to pay tribute to the iconic five-time NBA champion who perished with his daughter Gianna and seven others in a fatal helicopter crash on Jan. 26. On Feb. 24, a…
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The Black Godfather: Clarence Avant and the Successful Six Degrees of Separation
Life begins with a number and ends with a number. It’s a phrase often repeated by music executive Clarence Avant, almost like a mantra. And it couldn’t be more true, not only in Avant’s industry but in his personal life as well. When it comes to the number of lives Avant has touched throughout the…