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    Tracee Ellis Ross Partners With Nonprofit PushBlack to Uplift Black Stories

    These days (well, every day if you’re really about that life), the M.O. is to uplift Black people, our stories and our accomplishments. Via Instagram last weekend, actress and entrepreneur Tracee Ellis Ross announced her new partnership with the nonprofit PushBlack in order to highlight outstanding Black people throughout history each and every day. On…

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    J'na Jefferson

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    Doja Cat Gets Coronavirus After Mocking People Who Are Afraid of Coronavirus

    Doja Cat, the “Say So” and “Dindu Nuffin” singer, says she was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. “It was a four day symptom freak-out,” Doja revealed in an interview with Capital Xtra on Friday. “Honestly, I don’t know how this happens but I guess I ordered something off of Postmates and… I don’t know how I…

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    Ishena Robinson

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  • In-Person and Virtual Events to Check Out in Order to Avoid Hitting Up the Beach

    In-Person and Virtual Events to Check Out in Order to Avoid Hitting Up the Beach

    While many people are rushing out to go to the beach or soak up the sun, this weekend, next weekend and the weekend after that should really be spent social distancing. If you don’t have any plans to keep yourself occupied this weekend, social media is chock-full of entertainment at your fingertips, and The Root…

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    J'na Jefferson

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  • Verzuz to Stream Battles on Apple Music and Beats 1 in New Partnership Deal
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    Verzuz to Stream Battles on Apple Music and Beats 1 in New Partnership Deal

    The highly-discussed, head-to-head music battle series Verzuz has gotten many of us through lockdown since Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’s inaugural duel on Instagram in March. The creators have discussed the possibility of bringing the entertaining showdown to a platform even bigger than the social media site—and now, fans can stream Verzuz on Apple Music and…

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    J'na Jefferson

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  • Keke Palmer's Growing Activism Didn't Play a Role in Her Talk Show's Cancellation
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    Keke Palmer's Growing Activism Didn't Play a Role in Her Talk Show's Cancellation

    Keke Palmer is responding to rumors that Strahan, Sara & Keke—her daytime talk show on ABC alongside Michael Strahan and Sara Haines—was canceled due to the 26-year-old’s growing visibility in the activism space. Palmer took a screengrab of a meme about the situation and commented on it via Instagram. “Ain’t it weird how Keke Palmer…

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    J'na Jefferson

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  • John Boyega Confirms to Star Wars Fans That He's 'Moved On' From the Franchise
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    John Boyega Confirms to Star Wars Fans That He's 'Moved On' From the Franchise

    The Star Wars franchise continues to expand, with a new Taika Waititi-directed film reportedly in development. Nevertheless, don’t expect John Boyega to take part in it. The actor confirmed his departure from the series in an Instagram comment, responding to a fan who wrote about what he’d like to see from the character in the…

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    J'na Jefferson

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  • Behold: White People

    Behold: White People

    A secret police force is roaming the streets of Portland, Ore., snatching up protesters and violating their civil rights. The New York Times obtained an internal memo from the Department of Homeland Security that stated the federal officers are “not specifically trained in riot control or mass demonstrations.” They have gassed and attacked peaceful protesters…

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    Michael Harriot

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  • Nick Cannon Apologizes to 'Jewish Sisters And Brothers,' Will Keep The Masked Singer Gig

    Nick Cannon is apologizing to his “Jewish sisters and brothers” for his controversial comments made on his podcast, Cannon’s Class. The episode, which featured former Public Enemy member Richard “Professor Griff” Griffin, found Cannon discussing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. Griffin was removed from Public Enemy in 1989 for derogatory comments geared towards the Jewish community. “First…

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    J'na Jefferson

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  • Thank You, Nick Cannon

    Thank You, Nick Cannon

    Entertainment giant Viacom CBS fired television host, comedian and former Atlanta A&T percussionist Nick Cannon on Tuesday for making comments many classified as derogatory, racist and anti-Semitic on his podcast “Cannon’s Class.” Cannon’s show Wild ‘N Out was in its 15th season on Viacom-owned MTV before the white-owned media conglomerate abruptly pulled it off the air.…

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    Michael Harriot

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  • How to Be an Asshole on the Internet

    How to Be an Asshole on the Internet

    I am a certified asshole. Seriously, I have paperwork and everything. The great playwright Shakespeare (or maybe it was my Uncle Rob) once said “Opinions are like assholes. Everyone has one and they’re usually full of shit.” Numerous sources have confirmed my asshole credentials with The Root, including readers who have labeled me a “race-baiting asshole,”…

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    Michael Harriot

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