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POTUS Power: Black Actresses We Want to See Play the President

Photo: Shane Anthony Sinclair (Getty Images) Angela Bassett has already put the world on notice as Queen of Wakanda. Now, she’s ready to do it again as President of the United States. According to TVLine, the “Black Panther” star is joining the new Netflix thriller Zero Day” as the Commander-in-Chief. The casting makes perfect sense, […]

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Hip Hop At 50: What I Learned From Writing A Book About The World’s Most Powerful Genre Of Music

When I was approached in 2019 to write a book called 50 Rappers Who Changed The World, I had been a journalist for over a decade who dedicated themselves to analyzing all genres of music. I also worked as a preschool teacher and wrote in my spare time. Despite the inherent intersectionality of race and […]

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Leslie Jones Details ‘Heartache’ Caused by Ghostbusters Backlash

In her new memoir, Leslie F*cking Jones, the SNL vet reveals personal details about her fascinating life. Throughout her career she’s defied everyone’s expectations and found success just by being herself. In a world that constantly wants to break you down, this is not a small accomplishment, especially for Black women. In an excerpt of […]

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Leslie Jones Celebrates Her SNL Bestie Kenan Thompson, Reveals How She Got Chadwick Boseman to Host

When you’re a Black person in a predominantly white workplace, you sometimes find yourself developing an instant bond with the other Black people in the office. Luckily for Leslie Jones, she had SNL vet Kenan Thompson to help her navigate the tricky dynamics of the venerable sketch comedy series. The two became so close during […]

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