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Rep. Barbara Lee on How Shirley Chisholm Changed Her Life

On Friday, Netflix released its new film about the late civil rights icon and Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. The trailblazing legislator was not only the first Black woman in Congress but also the first woman to run in the Democratic presidential primary race. However, for California Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Chisholm was more than an icon—she was […]

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Regina King Speaks On Life After Son’s Suicide

Regina King arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision (AP) Oscar-winning actress Regina King sat down with GMA’s Robin Roberts to reflect on the passing of her only son, Ian Alexander Jr., who died by suicide in January 2022 at age 26. In […]

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2024 Critics Choice Awards: These Two Black Women Are Dominating And We Are So Here For It

Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association (Getty Images) “The Bear” breakout Ayo Edebiri and “The Holdovers’” Da’Vine Joy Randolph continued their awards season domination with big wins at the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday. Pastor Protesting Biden At AME Church Thinks If It Were Trump He Would’ve Received More Support Off […]

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