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John David Washington's Dream Job Was Always Acting

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How Lena Waithe Has Made TV History Again With Her New Show ‘Twenties’

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Here's Why You And Your Girls Should Tune In To 'Girls Room'

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Beyoncé-Boycotting Police Captain Who Changed Race Designation Suspended With Pay — Again

Miami City Police Capt Javier Ortiz has been relieved of his duties following a public appearance where he claimed that he was Black.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jan 23, 2020
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Lena Waithe And Wife Alana Mayo Have Called It Quits

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'Queen & Slim' Scribe Lena Waithe And Louis Gossett, Jr. To Be Honored By ABFF
Celebrity · Entertainment

'Queen & Slim' Scribe Lena Waithe And Louis Gossett, Jr. To Be Honored By ABFF

The American Black Film Festival will celebrate the two by honoring them with top awards.
By Sydney Scott · Jan 7, 2020
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'Queen & Slim' Is Lena Waithe's Take On Being Black in America Now

On the movie's set, the Emmy winner says the film is her time capsule of "what it meant to be Black in 2019."
By Jeannine Amber · Nov 27, 2019
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7 Tips To Help You Budget For The Holidays

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Viola Davis Calls Idea Of Julia Roberts Playing Harriet Tubman 'Ridiculous'
Celebrity

Viola Davis Calls Idea Of Julia Roberts Playing Harriet Tubman 'Ridiculous'

"Julia Roberts in a head rag running through the woods is just not going to work!" she added.
By Paula Rogo · Nov 26, 2019
'Queen & Slim' Director Melina Matsoukas Praises Black Women For Her Career
Culture · Entertainment · Videos

'Queen & Slim' Director Melina Matsoukas Praises Black Women For Her Career

"I'm here because of Black women."
By Danielle Young · Nov 25, 2019
Watch The OverExplainer React To The Idea Of Julia Roberts As Harriet Tubman
Culture · Entertainment · Videos

Watch The OverExplainer React To The Idea Of Julia Roberts As Harriet Tubman

Whitewashing in Hollywood knows no bounds.
By Danielle Young · Nov 23, 2019
Lena Waithe Reveals 'Not A Single Note From A White Person Was Taken' For 'Queen & Slim'
Culture · Entertainment · Videos

Lena Waithe Reveals 'Not A Single Note From A White Person Was Taken' For 'Queen & Slim'

This film is the epitome of all Black everything!
By Danielle Young · Nov 22, 2019
Judge Joe Brown Wants A Black Man On $20 Bill Instead Of Harriet Tubman
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Judge Joe Brown Wants A Black Man On $20 Bill Instead Of Harriet Tubman

The former TV judge believes putting the abolitionist on the bill before a Black man "downs masculinity" and is the motive of "self-hating" feminists.
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SLAY Festival is Creating Access and Opportunity for Young African Professionals
ESSENCE Africa · Money & Career

SLAY Festival is Creating Access and Opportunity for Young African Professionals

The festival was supported by Google Nigeria, providing a partnership to focus on the career and business needs of millennial African women.
By Brittney Oliver · Nov 11, 2019
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Leslie Odom Jr. Has Genius Response To Trump Administration Stalling to Put Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill

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'Black & Blue' Shines A Light On The Tension Between Black People And Police
Culture · Entertainment · Only at ESSENCE · Red Carpet · Videos

'Black & Blue' Shines A Light On The Tension Between Black People And Police

"Right now, there's a divide in the country between Black and blue," says the film's director Deon Taylor.
By Danielle Young · Oct 25, 2019
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