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Want to save our books from censorship? George M. Johnson explains how we can fight back
Editor's note: This is the second of a two-part interview with George M. Johnson; read the first segment here. It's The post Want to save our books from censorship? George M. Johnson explains how we can fight back appeared first on TheGrio.
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Biggie's iconic crown sells at auction for nearly $600K - TheGrio
Sotheby’s held an inaugural hip-hop auction where memorabilia from several legendary rappers was auctioned off to the highest bidders with... View Article The post Biggie's iconic crown sells at auction for nearly $600K appeared first on TheGrio.
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Viola Davis shows off curly afro for Critics' Choice Awards - TheGrio
Viola Davis rocked a naturally-kinky short afro as she attended the hybrid 26th annual Critics Choice Awards, hosted by actor... View Article The post Viola Davis shows off curly afro for Critics' Choice Awards appeared first on TheGrio.
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How Pandemic-Produced 'Saturday Night Seder' Became An Emmy Contender
Benj Pasek's digital seder raised over $3.5 million for the CDC Foundation and charmed millions with its theatrical and technical flair. Now, it could earn him EGOT status.
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Madge Sinclair: A Missed and Beloved, Bold Queen | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo courtesy of Instagram Did you catch Coming 2 America over the weekend?  The sequel of Coming to America (that was 32 years in the making) was a nostalgic, upbeat movie that was noticeably missing one dynamic actress: Madge Sinclair. Sinclair, who died at 57 years old in 1995, played Eddie
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Taye Diggs
Taye Diggs was born on January 2, 1971 in Newark, New Jersey. He is the oldest of five children born to Marcia and Andre Young. Diggs grew up in Rochester, New York where he attended Allendale Columbia School. He later transferred to School of the Arts. He also received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from
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Jon Batiste Talks New Album and Being Black [video] | Atlanta Daily World
Jon Batiste, musician and bandleader from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert joined SiriusXM Urban View’s “The Karen Hunter Show” to discuss his new album “We Are” which is out on March 19. During the interview he spoke about his musical mentors including Stevie Wonder, what he learned from
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Russell Wilson announced as one of ‘Earth’s Mightiest Athletes’ | New Pittsburgh Courier
On Father's Day, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was revealed and celebrated as one of ‘Earth’s Mightiest Athletes,’ a new collective of sports superstars that embody the positive characteristics of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes—The Avengers. ‘Earth’s Mightiest Athletes’ aims to acknowledge
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‘All American’ star Michael Evans Behling explains how he stays in character during “intense” scenes – Music News
Tina Thorpe/The CW Actor Michael Evans Behling is back on set filming season three of The CW’s All American. On the high school sports drama, Behling plays quarterback Jordan Baker, the son of coach Billy…
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Billy Porter on 'Cinderella' role: I dreamed of being 'male Whitney Houston'
The latest Cinderella adaptation is finally here. In an interview with PEOPLE, Billy Porter opened up about his role as The post Billy Porter on 'Cinderella' role: I dreamed of being 'male Whitney Houston' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Happy 50th Birthday Nia Long! Here's Photographic Proof She Doesn't Age
To call Nia Long an ageless beauty would be an understatement. But as the Black Hollywood icon celebrates her 50th birthday, it’s clear she’s aging backwards. Whether on screen, on […] The post Happy Birthday Nia Long! These Photos Prove She Absolutely Doesn't Age appeared first on Essence.
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Mathew Knowles Claims Beyoncé’s 'Unapologetically Black' Super Bowl Cost Her Endorsements: 'She Paid a Dear Price for That'
Beyoncé’s Super Bowl halftime show performance in 2016 remains a topic of discussion despite taking place half a decade ago. The latest spin about the […]
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This Month In Black Love: Weddings, Engagements And Other Sweet Moments That Made February Memorable
February is a special month characterized by double blessings–we get to celebrate Black culture and love at the same time. This month was so full of Black love that we
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Travis Scott’s emergency relief drive feeds over 1,000 Houston families after winter storm - TheGrio
Following the deadly winter storm that hit Texas last month, Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation launched an emergency relief drive to... View Article The post Travis Scott’s emergency relief drive feeds over 1,000 Houston families after winter storm appeared first on TheGrio.
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International Women’s Day film series | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Premiering on ShortsTV and available on Digital and On Demand March 8, 2021 Five short documentaries celebrating the perseverance and passion of women entrepreneurs. “FIVE” is a documentary film series that follows the journey of five women from five countries across the globe who have each set out
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Megan Thee Stallion and Fashion Nova roll out $1M 'Women on Top' fund for International Women’s Day - TheGrio
Megan Thee Stallion announced on Instagram her latest partnership with Fashion Nova for Women’s History Day to launch a grant... View Article The post Megan Thee Stallion and Fashion Nova roll out $1M 'Women on Top' fund for International Women’s Day appeared first on TheGrio.
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Taye Diggs, Ne-Yo and Eric Bellinger to Star in 'Black Pack' Specials • EBONY
The CW Network announced that Taye Diggs, Ne-Yo, and Eric Bellinger will star in two new variety specials, The Black Pack: We Three Kings and The Black Pack: Excellence, Variety reports. According to the synopsis, the specials will, “pay homage to the talent of the Rat Pack while celebrating
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Race, title and anguish: Meghan and Harry explain royal rift - BNC
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a wide-ranging interview aired Sunday, Harry and Meghan described painful discussions about the color of their son's skin, losing royal protection and the intense pressures that led the Duchess of Sussex to contemplate
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Fans React: Taye Diggs Is Taking Over TikTok Joyfully & Bringing Apryl Jones With Him [Videos]
Fans have coined Taye Diggs' TikTok account, TayeTok. The actor and theater enthusiast often shares random videos to his TikTok singing and dancing joyfully. Today, one video featuring Apryl Jones, caused Diggs to trend on Twitter. See his trending videos inside.
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Halle Berry to Receive 6th Annual Seeher Award at The 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards - Los Angeles Sentinel
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today that Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry will receive the sixth annual SeeHer Award at the 27th Annual Critics Choice
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Kanye West's 2008 Grammy shoes auctioned for a record $1.8 million - TheGrio
Used clothes and shoes typically sell for discounted prices, but items worn by music icons on prestigious stages make record-breaking... View Article The post Kanye West's 2008 Grammy shoes auctioned for a record $1.8 million appeared first on TheGrio.
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Michael K. Williams, Uzo Aduba, Zendaya And More Win At Critic's Choice
As the world prepares for its year anniversary working from home due to the global pandemic, Hollywood's celebrating the screen gems that helped stay a little bit saner in 2020. […] The post Michael K. Williams, Uzo Aduba, Zendaya And More Win At Critic's Choice appeared first on Essence.
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Civil Rights Before the Loving Decision | Post News Group
Loving v. Virginia was a landmark civil rights case in 1967 that recognized marriage as a fundamental right guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which includes the Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection
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Movie Premier Showcase Local Filmmakers Roots and Talents – Free Press of Jacksonville
Jacksonville has a rich film history and has been often referred to as the first Hollywood.  The location, weather and cost of production had made this an ideal city to film in. Harlem native, FSCJ [...]
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'I Must be a Coon, Because I Don't Agree': DJ Envy Shredded After Defending the Cop Who Killed 16-Year-Old Ma’Khia Bryant
Radio host DJ Envy found himself in some hot water this week after seemingly defending the officer who fatally shot 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant a week […]
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When art imitates life: these films are among the many that have illustrated police abuse in Black communities - The Sacramento Observer
By Genoa Barrow | Senior Staff Writer Films can be an escape from reality or a reflection of it, and Black filmmakers have long chronicled the realities of police brutality […] The post When art imitates life: these films are among the many that have illustrated police abuse in
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WATCH | The Best Man’ Cast Roundtable
The film’s ensemble cast, including Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall, Sanaa Lathan, Melissa De Sousa and Terrence Howard, sits down to discuss the classic movie’s final chapter. The post WATCH | The Best Man’ Cast Roundtable appeared first on Essence.
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Missouri Judge Upholds Expulsion And Suspensions Of High School Freshmen Involved In ‘Start Slavery Again’ Petition - The New York Beacon
Source: Jason marz / Getty Every day, young white people remind us how utterly naive the notion is thatracismwill end when older generations of white people die out. Because if that were the case, white K-12 students wouldn’tkeeppostingonlinetheir desire to bring slavery back. According
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5 shocking revelations from Oprah’s Meghan and Harry interview - TheGrio
After weeks of anticipation, Oprah's bombshell interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry finally aired on CBS on Sunday. From... View Article The post 5 shocking revelations from Oprah’s Meghan and Harry interview appeared first on TheGrio.
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TELEVISION: The CW's "All American" Tackles More Than Just Football | Dallas Weekly
“All American” is currently airing its third season on the CW and due to its wide acclaim, has already been renewed by the network for a fourth season. The drama series, starring Daniel Ezra and Taye Diggs, had me immediately hooked from the pilot episode and has only kept on getting better. While
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