The Blackening (2023) Official Trailer – Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, X MayoThere’s the spades, there’s the Electric Slide, and it’s quite possible The Blackening will become required viewing at the next Black Card induction ceremony. So please don’t get yours revoked and make sure you check out what could end up being the […]
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The Blackening (2023) Official Trailer – Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, X MayoThere’s the spades, there’s the Electric Slide, and it’s quite possible The Blackening will become required viewing at the next Black Card induction ceremony. So please don’t get yours revoked and make sure you check out what could end up being the […]
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Cissy Lays Down The Law with Franklin – Scene | Snowfall – Season 6 | FX Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Michael Hyatt has been so good as Saint’s mother Cissy, she sometimes gets lost when people talk about the show. But in Snowfall Season 6 as her son became increasingly reckless and desperate, […]
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Roman Breaks Down in Tears During Eulogy – Succession S4E9It’s a harrowing and frankly humanizing scene for someone who, just an episode earlier, sold the United States to a fascist for control over a company. It also feels distinctly alien to anyone who’s ever been to a funeral in the Black community, where displays of […]
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The US Department of Justice reached an agreement with a Georgia sheriff’s office after Delaware State University filed a civil rights complaint when the Black women’s lacrosse team was stopped and searched while traveling, according to CNN. Black Women Had Some Major Firsts In Last Week’s Midterm Elections Off English On April 20, 2022, a […]
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On Wednesday, hip-hop heads all over were ecstatic when it was announced that Missy Elliot became the first female rap artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It was well-deserved. But although we were all excited for Missy, the snub of A Tribe Called Quest, who is undoubtedly one of […]
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Given the fact that Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx has been gracing our big and small screens for the last few decades, there’s no denying his wealth of talent when it comes to both acting and music. As an insanely gifted multi-hyphenate, Foxx has cemented himself as a cultural icon in Hollywood and garnered the respect, […]
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Photo: Phillip Faraone, Theo Wargo, Mike Coppola (Getty Images) After dominating The Voice for 23 seasons, country superstar Blake Shelton is exiting the singing competition series. His popularity has led to wins for several of his singers, so he’s leaving behind big cowboy boots to fill. The good news is, his exit makes room for […]
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American Soul musician Marvin Gaye (1939 – 1984) performs onstage at the Holiday Star Theater, Merrillville, Indiana, June 10, 1983. (Photo: Paul Natkin / Contributor (Getty Images) When you think about Ed Sheeran, Marvin Gaye probably isn’t the first person who comes to mind. But maybe he should be. This week, Sheeran is defending himself […]
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Harry Belafonte was a true giant in this world who left an impact that can’t be duplicated. As a singer and actor, he was a groundbreaking performer in the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. He stood up for himself and other Black artists, paving the way for future generations. On Tuesday, the news of his passing […]
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The internet went wild over the recent announcement that Emmy-winning Pose star Billy Porter would star in and co-write a biopic of iconic author/activist James Baldwin. While the writer is known as one of the most influential figures in history, there are some people who are wondering why Baldwin’s life warrants the movie treatment. To […]
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The outcry over the expulsions of a pair of Black Tennessee state lawmakers underscores a problem that often gets little notice – the already massive under-representation of Black Americans in the halls of state government. Black Women Had Some Major Firsts In Last Week’s Midterm Elections Off English The majority of Black Americans – some […]
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NewsOne Featured Video Source: LeoPatrizi / Getty Can Black people be racist? This is a loaded question. First, let’s break down what racism is. Racism refers to a belief that one’s own race is superior to others and results in discrimination, prejudice or unequal treatment based on race. It can be expressed by individuals or […]
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“Creep” – Prince at Coachella 2008 (Uploaded via Permission from Radiohead & NPG Music Publishing) Who doesn’t love Radiohead’s Creep? Well, Radiohead is sick of it, but we sure are not. It’s a beautiful, mournful song. At the Coachella Music Festival in 2008, Prince shocked fans when he gave an incredible rendition of Radiohead’s debut […]
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Racism in sports is still alive. Look no further than the Tuesday matchup between Italian soccer clubs Inter Milan and Juventus F.C. Black Women Had Some Major Firsts In Last Week’s Midterm Elections Off English During their matchup, 29-year-old Belgian player Romelu Lukaku, who is Black, was showered with racist chants by fans of Juventus, […]
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Spoiler Alert! If you haven’t seen The Mandalorian “Chapter 22: Guns for Hire” stop reading now! Keep Lizzo’s Name Outcha Mouth! Off English Seriously, this is your last chance. OK, you’ve been warned. It’s official! Plazir-15 is my new favorite planet in the Star Wars universe. I absolutely want to live on any planet where […]
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When you’re Black, you’re never really lonely because there will always be a white person all up in your business. – krissychula Black Women Had Some Major Firsts In Last Week’s Midterm Elections Off English The Museum of Modern Art wrongfully removed a Black artist from an exhibit created for Black people, instead of the […]
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When you’re Black, you’re never really lonely because there will always be a white person all up in your business. – krissychula Black Women Had Some Major Firsts In Last Week’s Midterm Elections Off English The Museum of Modern Art wrongfully removed a Black artist from an exhibit created for Black people, instead of the […]
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When you’re Black, you’re never really lonely because there will always be a white person all up in your business. – krissychula Black Women Had Some Major Firsts In Last Week’s Midterm Elections Off English The Museum of Modern Art wrongfully removed a Black artist from an exhibit created for Black people, instead of the […]
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Netanyahu, meanwhile, on Wednesday proudly assured that “Israel was, is, and always will remain a proud democracy at the heart of the Middle East.” He went on to dismiss the massive protests against his judicial overhaul plan, which would help cement power for his own government and potentially help him avoid corruption investigations, as “a […]
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As Black celebrities like Megan Thee Stallion and Michael B. Jordan have become increasingly vocal about their love for anime and gaming, Chicago-based game designer Derrick Fields (he/they), founder of Waking Oni Games and the president of the Japanese Arts Foundation, is here to ensure that Black people can see themselves more and more in the […]
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In Swarm, Prime Video’s latest psychological horror series from Atlanta scribe Janine Nabers and creator Donald Glover, Dominique Fishback stars as Dre—a crazed fan—who’s obsessed with a Ni’jah, a Beyoncé-like figure. CC Off English Inspired by a myriad of true events, we watch over the course of seven episodes as her quest to be in […]
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With the unfortunate passing of soul singer Bobby Caldwell at the age of 71, the Black community came together on social media to collectively mourn the death of a beloved and beautiful“Black voice.” CC Off English Yes, I know he’s a white man. But when Caldwell broke into the music scene with his 1978 single, […]
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With the unfortunate passing of soul singer Bobby Caldwell at the age of 71, the Black community came together on social media to collectively mourn the death of a beloved and beautiful“Black voice.” CC Off English Yes, I know he’s a white man. But when Caldwell broke into the music scene with his 1978 single, […]
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Celebrity stylist Law Roach may have shocked the fashion world on Tuesday with news of his retirement, but he isn’t resting on his laurels. On Wednesday, the man who helped make Zendaya a red carpet icon made his modeling debut at Boss’ fashion show in Miami. CC Off English Roach may be leaving his life […]
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White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, center, accompanied by Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young, right, and Council of Economic Advisers Chair Cecilia Rouse, left, speaks at a press briefing at the White House in Washington, Friday, March 10, 2023Photo: Andrew Harnik (AP) The White House press briefings have never had so much […]
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Photo: Mike Coppola (Getty Images) Yes, we at The Root are still reeling from Angela Bassett’s loss at The Oscars on Sunday, and apparently so is social media. Reactions ranged from anger, to disbelief, to a celebration of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star’s unforgettable performance. Though it’s supposedly their intention, Oscars aren’t always presented […]
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Photo: Chris Pizzello (AP) “This article-your thesis and including the title-is regressive in so many ways. You’re arguing that Black folks need to impart violence-intentionally, publicly, in anger-on other Black folks when they stray from whatever narrative one deems as justifiable. That people’s (in your assessment) poor decisions justify a public ‘stomp down’. Or, in […]
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Photo: Chris Pizzello (AP) “This article-your thesis and including the title-is regressive in so many ways. You’re arguing that Black folks need to impart violence-intentionally, publicly, in anger-on other Black folks when they stray from whatever narrative one deems as justifiable. That people’s (in your assessment) poor decisions justify a public ‘stomp down’. Or, in […]
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2023 ABFF Honors honorees Courtney B. Vance, left; Charles D. King and wife Stacey Walker-King.Photo: Jemal Countess/Aaron J. (Getty Images) On Sunday, the 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors took place, live from the 1 Hotel West Hollywood in Los Angeles. The fifth annual festival celebrates Black artists who have made significant contributions to […]
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Photo: Kevin Winter, Frazer Harrison, Matt Winkelmeyer (Getty Images) After 23 seasons and nine wins, Blake Shelton is ready to move on from NBC’s The Voice. As the unquestioned star of the show, he has been a huge part of its success. It’s no secret that his popularity has led to many of his contestants’ […]
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