In a post-firing interview in April, Lemon expressed his plans for the summer, making it clear that he’s going to take some time off, “spend the summer on the beach and the boat,” and then consider his options before any decisions are made. But, he did share that he still has the urge to work […]
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Advertisement “My initial reaction was a mix of shock and sadness at the same time,” Gorman told King in the interview. “One, because I couldn’t understand a reason for rendering this piece as inappropriate for elementary school students, and also because when I wrote “The Hill We Climb,” it was so important for me that […]
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West, 70, is an esteemed author and a former professor of the practice of public philosophy at Harvard University. He is a notable—and sometimes controversial—critic of America and its values with a focus on gender, race and focuses much of his social criticism on race, gender and class in American society. Advertisement Advertisement In the […]
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In Pet, Jam and her best friend, Redemption, have always grown up believing there are no monsters. But when Jam meets a creature named Pet who emerges from one of her mother’s paintings, everything changes. Pet has come to fight a monster and Jam hopes she can protect her friend. But Jame will have to […]
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Mary and her mother, Kate Welborn, 44, are challenging the punishment and demanding the district apologize. Mary’s lawyer, Natalie Hull, said that the sophomore was essentially acting as a whistleblower by collecting evidence of an authority figure’s wrongdoing and that punishing her will have a “chilling effect” on students inclined to do so in the […]
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Yes, it’s true: Despite his disastrous 2020 Presidential campaign, Kanye West still has plans to run for president in 2024. But, it’s already off to a bad start due to the people he’s decided to associate himself with. Grammys 2022: 10 Black Artists Who’ve Won Album of the Year Off English According to a report […]
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Don Lemon attends the 2023 TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 26, 2023 in New York City.Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris (Getty Images) Word on the street is that CNN’s firing of Don Lemon might be trickier than we ever thought. Last month, it was announced that CNN and longtime host Don Lemon made […]
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If you thought Don Lemon was sitting at home crying into his ice cream, you would be wrong. Though the longtime anchor was fired from CNN on Monday, he hit the red carpet at the Time 100 gala on Wednesday. As he discussed his future with Extra, Lemon truly seemed in good spirits, making it […]
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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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Longtime host Don Lemon is officially out at CNN News. The network announced that they were parting ways with Lemon, one of the recognizable faces on the network. The news comes in the wake of sexist comments made by Lemon and allegations of inappropriate behavior at work. A Black Lady Sketch Show Is Our Black […]
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At The Root, we’re all about celebrating everything that is amazing about Black literature, which is why we launched our inaugural It’s Lit Awards this year. And when we called on you to help us choose the best in Black books of 2022, you showed up and showed out. We asked, and you answered. Here […]
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Billy Porter at “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love” held at Avalon Hollywood on March 2, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety (Getty Images) In case you haven’t been paying attention, last week we told you that Pose star Billy Porter would be portraying civil rights activist and author James Baldwin in […]
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The life and work of civil rights icon, activist and writer James Baldwin will be headed to a big screen near us soon and it’s set to star one of Hollywood’s biggest stars: Billy Porter. Honoring James Baldwin and His Legacy Through “Inviting in Day” Off English According to Variety, the unnamed project will see […]
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Don Lemon attends the Michael Kors Collection Fall/Winter 2023 Runway Show on February 15, 2023 in New York City. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris (Getty Images) In a scathing new report published Wednesday (April 5) by Variety, CNN host Don Lemon faces disturbing accusations regarding how he has treated his women colleagues. Lemon came under fire in […]
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Photo: Daniel Llao Calvet (Getty Images) Spring has officially sprung, and this April, great books are everywhere. From memoir to mystery, there is no shortage of titles that will make you grateful for the few extra hours of sunlight (for reading, of course). Whether you’re looking for a new book by and old favorite or […]
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Toni Morrison smiles in her office at Princeton University in New Jersey, while being interviewed by reporters on October 7, 1993.Photo: Don EMMERT / AFP (Getty Images) Before Women’s History Month, or as we like to call it ‘round these parks—Black Women’s History Month—comes to a close, we here at The Root felt it fitting […]
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Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years of his life behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, but now he might see some semblance of restitution. On Monday, Broadwater’s attorney announced that he had settled with the state of New York for $5.5 million. Honoring James Baldwin and His Legacy Through “Inviting in Day” Off English […]
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I love big, splashy period pieces. They’re full of drama, romance, and hilarious shade disguised as polite conversation. However, for a long time, they haven’t included a lot of meaningful Black representation. We’re either not included, or we’re the servants standing in the background. Producers usually cite “historical accuracy” as the reason for this treatment, […]
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Photo: Daniel Llao Calvet (Getty Images) Spring has officially sprung, and this April, great books are everywhere. From memoir to mystery, there is no shortage of titles that will make you grateful for the few extra hours of sunlight (for reading, of course). Whether you’re looking for a new book by and old favorite or […]
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Monday’s White House press briefing featuring the cast of “Ted Lasso” was interrupted by a reporter who insisted that he is never “called on.” Simon Ateba, a correspondent for Today News Africa, has clashed with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in the past. However, his latest outburst may have taken the cake. CC Off English Ateba […]
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Photo: Mike Pont (Getty Images) If you’ve ever watched PBS’ Finding Your Roots, you know guests are often surprised by the information they learn about their ancestors. But in the latest episode of the hit series, activist and educator Angela Davis was completely blown away. The woman known by many as one of the most […]
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Photo: Jason Davis (Getty Images) In a plot twist that no one saw coming, Candace Owens managed to rub two brain cells together to formulate a defense for Don Lemon. In case you need a refresher, last week the “CNN This Morning” host received backlash after making comments about South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley that […]
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Photo: Andrii Kobryn (Shutterstock) Behind every great person, there’s usually an inspiring life story. And if we’re lucky, they’ll share it with us in the form of an autobiography. From entertainment to politics, some of history’s most influential Black Americans have put pen to paper to tell their story. And from the highest highs to […]
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Photo: David Espejo (Getty Images) Behind every great person, there’s usually an inspiring life story. And if we’re lucky, they’ll share it with us in the form of an autobiography. From entertainment to politics, some of history’s most influential Black Americans have put pen to paper to tell their story. And from the highest highs […]
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Photo: David Espejo (Getty Images) Behind every great person, there’s usually an inspiring life story. And if we’re lucky, they’ll share it with us in the form of an autobiography. From entertainment to politics, some of history’s most influential Black Americans have put pen to paper to tell their story. And from the highest highs […]
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Screenshot: Instagram – @planetzane Before there was “50 Shades of Grey,” there was Zane. Kristina LaFerne Roberts, the author behind the popular pen name, is responsible for writing some of the steamiest adult fiction on the market. Even though I was a young adult in the late 90s when her books first hit the scene, […]
Read More Screenshot: Instagram – @planetzane Before there was “50 Shades of Grey,” there was Zane. Kristina LaFerne Roberts, the author behind the popular pen name, is responsible for writing some of the steamiest adult fiction on the market. Even though I was a young adult in the late 90s when her books first hit the scene, […]
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Cree MylesPhoto: Courtesy of the subject The power of social media has allowed everyday people from every corner of the world to influence our taste in just about everything, including music, fashion, beauty and food. Now, one avid reader is turning her love of literature into a vibrant online community that’s all about Black books. […]
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Photo: Prostock-studio (Shutterstock) Black History Month is a time to recognize the people and events that have significantly impacted our culture. It’s a time to remember our journey, from slavery through Civil Rights to the Black Lives Matter Movement – even though it is the shortest month of the year. As conservatives are on a […]
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