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6/03/21 2:00PM

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<i>RHONY</i>’s 1st Black Housewife Eboni K. Williams Calls Out Castmembers’ ‘White Fragility’ During Group Argument

RHONY’s 1st Black Housewife Eboni K. Williams Calls Out Castmembers’ ‘White Fragility’ During Group Argument

*Bravo Housewife Franchise Intro Music* “They call me The Root’s Staff Entertainment Writer because I always hear it…

6/02/21 9:57AM

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Harry Shares Details on Meghan's Mental Health Within 'The Firm'; Tells Oprah 'She Was Going to End Her Life'

Content warning: The following article discusses suicidal ideation.

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Self-Care, Sleep and Sisterhood: Mommy Advocate Cynthia Simpson Shares Practical Takeaways About Motherhood

When Cynthia Simpson noticed that none of her friends were going through pregnancy around the same time she was, the…

Jessica Moulite

5/06/21 10:00AM

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'We Can't Wait': Tarana Burke on Why the <i>We, As Ourselves</i> Campaign Is a Crucial Centering of Black Survivors

'We Can't Wait': Tarana Burke on Why the We, As Ourselves Campaign Is a Crucial Centering of Black Survivors

The 'me too' founder shares how her movement's original mission has found new life in joint partnership with Fatima…

Maiysha Kai

4/27/21 2:00PM

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Entitled Mediocre White Men Join Writers’ Room for Fantasy TV Series Called <i>Reverse Racism</i>

Entitled Mediocre White Men Join Writers’ Room for Fantasy TV Series Called Reverse Racism

Sometimes, I fantasize about writers’ rooms.

4/21/21 3:30PM

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‘I Got a Good Night’s Sleep’: Sheryl Underwood Reflects on Exchange With Sharon Osbourne

The Talk co-host Sheryl Underwood, who recently found herself on the receiving end of fellow co-host Sharon…

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3/19/21 2:21PM

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Leyna Bloom Is the 1st Black and Asian Transgender Woman to be Featured in Sports Illustrated

Like the flourishing flower she is, model, actress and activist Leyna Bloom has made Sports Illustrated history! …

3/18/21 2:30PM

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House to Vote on Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act

Given the prolonged fuckery that defined the 1,460 days Trump was in office, it’s not surprising that things that…

Joe Jurado

3/17/21 7:00PM

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PageTurners: Finding Historical Perspective In Literary Work

Here’s my take: books that are about history—fiction or nonfiction—guide us in the decisions we make about setting…

Bella Morais

3/17/21 5:00PM

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CBS’ <i>The Talk </i>Goes on Temporary Hiatus Following Internal Review Regarding Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood Exchange

CBS’ The Talk Goes on Temporary Hiatus Following Internal Review Regarding Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood Exchange

Last week, we told you about Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and the Curious Case of Royal Racism—specifically, Osbourn…

Shanelle Genai

3/15/21 12:50PM

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O-T Fagbenle Will Be the Barack to Viola Davis' Michelle in Showtime Anthology Series, <i>The First Lady</i>

O-T Fagbenle Will Be the Barack to Viola Davis' Michelle in Showtime Anthology Series, The First Lady

In 2019, we first heard that Viola Davis would be portraying former (and forever) first lady Michelle Obama in an…

2/26/21 2:00PM

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<i>Nubia: Real One</i> Is a Poignant, Heartfelt Portrayal of a Black Girl’s Journey Into Herodom

Nubia: Real One Is a Poignant, Heartfelt Portrayal of a Black Girl’s Journey Into Herodom

Black women are the most looked over, underappreciated, and undervalued people in this country. This is as true in…

Joe Jurado

2/23/21 1:00PM

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