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When You See It…
There is a popular misconception that the death of George Floyd has ignited Black America to finally unleash the pent-up frustrations we have swallowed for lo so many years. Even though I’ve waited my entire writing career to use the word “lo” (I’m still waiting on the opportunity to use “persnickety” and “haughty”), this moment…
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Twitter Is in a Frenzy Over Resurfaced Article About Beethoven's Possible Blackness
Thanks to a circulated screenshot from the website The Concordian, Twitter has been abuzz since Wednesday night with the idea that classical German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven was actually a black man. So now it totally makes sense why “Symphony No. 5” bangs so hard. The Concordian article dates back to 2015, and…
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Top 5 Ways to Erase Racism (According to White People)
The Root presents a dramatic reenactment of the entire history of America: In 1609, the Pilgrims arrived and this happened: Then, two weeks ago, a police officer knelt on George Floyd’s neck and black people were like: This is American history. In 1640, Virginia’s General Court created what many are calling the nation’s first “forever…
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Gucci Mane May Leave Atlantic Records After Claiming They're 'Polite Racist'
Will Gucci Mane be parting ways with his record label Atlantic Records due to racism? In a now-deleted tweet sent over the weekend, the Atlanta rapper claimed that the people who work there are “polite racist,” and encouraged other artists in the industry to follow suit. According to his tweet, he plans on making July…
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Seminars and Concerts and STEM, Oh My: Here Are Some Virtual (And In-Person) Events to Check Out This Weekend
This weekend is much like the last and will be a lot like the one after it. While the weather is warming up, it’s still important to practice proper social distancing protocol. If you don’t have any plans to keep yourself occupied this particular weekend, social media is chock full of entertainment at your fingertips,…
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Viral Sensations Young T & Bugsey Don't Plan on Rushing Their Journey to the Top
If you’re a fan of trying to keep up with what’s hot on social media right now, odds are you know about TikTok. The video-creation app has been all the rage for the past few months, and during quarantine, dance and comedy videos have been keeping many people busy and entertained. One of the most…