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I Can’t Wait Until Tory Lanez Is Deported

Following the singer’s alleged confrontation with August Alsina, it’s finally time to remove this menace from…

Michael Arceneaux

PublishedSeptember 24, 2022

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Boycotting Adidas in the Name of Kanye West Is Misguided

Why are some of us pretending this is some kind of civil rights issue?

Michael Arceneaux

PublishedSeptember 16, 2022

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Here’s the Real Conversation We Should Be Having About Violence in Hip-Hop

Yes, there are systemic reasons, but Black men killing each other needs to end. And it’s on us to do something about…

H. Drew Blackburn

PublishedSeptember 16, 2022

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If You're Black or Love CNN, Here's Why You Must Know Who Bernard Shaw Was

Without him, CNN and cable news may have never become what it did.

Keith Reed

PublishedSeptember 8, 2022

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With Over 1 Million TikTok followers, The Rapping Chef is Cooking up Dope Rhymes and Good Food

The Rapping Chef raps recipes to over 1 million followers on TikTok

Angela Johnson

PublishedSeptember 2, 2022

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Fun Fact: You Don’t Actually Have to Share Your Cringe Relationship Stories With the World

For the sake of my own secondhand embarrassment, can we end this silly internet trend?

Michael Arceneaux

PublishedSeptember 2, 2022

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Please Don’t Downplay Tevin Campbell Sharing His Sexual Identity

Sure, many have long made assumptions, but the singer deserves to be celebrated for finally living freely.

Michael Arceneaux

PublishedAugust 27, 2022

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Before His Recent Death, <i>The Wire</i>'s Michael K. Williams Pondered his Own Happiness

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Before His Recent Death, The Wire's Michael K. Williams Pondered his Own Happiness

At a Cleveland restaurant, a teenager forced the acclaimed actor to take a deeper look at himself.

Keith Reed

PublishedAugust 24, 2022

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Eric Adams Should Definitely Bus New Yorkers to Texas

The NYC Mayor is tired of the Texas governor's foolywang. We're here for it.

Keith Reed

PublishedAugust 12, 2022

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Killer Mike Discusses Teaming Up With Cadillac For "Black Future" Campaign

The collaboration between the rapper and luxury brand is in honor of Black Music Month.

Candace McDuffie

PublishedJune 30, 2022

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Bakari Sellers Talks Podcast Anniversary And Galvanizing Democratic Voters

"At the end of the day, I just want us all to be free," Sellers tells The Root.

Candace McDuffie

PublishedJune 29, 2022

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Baratunde Thurston on Why Black People Aren't Seen As The Outdoorsy Type

In his new show, "America Outdoors, " Baratunde Thurston explores our relationship to nature.

PublishedJune 15, 2022

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A Black Man Sips on Lindsey Graham's Fake Tears For Herschel Walker

The Sad Irony of Herschel Walker’s Fake Police Badge

Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Are Saving Grammy Voters From Themselves

Memphis Chocolatier Has Turned Candy-Making Into An Art Form

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I Can’t Wait Until Tory Lanez Is Deported

Boycotting Adidas in the Name of Kanye West Is Misguided

Here’s the Real Conversation We Should Be Having About Violence in Hip-Hop

If You're Black or Love CNN, Here's Why You Must Know Who Bernard Shaw Was

With Over 1 Million TikTok followers, The Rapping Chef is Cooking up Dope Rhymes and Good Food

Fun Fact: You Don’t Actually Have to Share Your Cringe Relationship Stories With the World

Please Don’t Downplay Tevin Campbell Sharing His Sexual Identity

Before His Recent Death, The Wire's Michael K. Williams Pondered his Own Happiness

Eric Adams Should Definitely Bus New Yorkers to Texas

Killer Mike Discusses Teaming Up With Cadillac For "Black Future" Campaign

Bakari Sellers Talks Podcast Anniversary And Galvanizing Democratic Voters

Baratunde Thurston on Why Black People Aren't Seen As The Outdoorsy Type