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Karine Jean-Pierre called ‘Buckwheat’ by radio host who insists he was giving her a ‘compliment’

Karine Jean-Pierre called ‘Buckwheat’ by radio host who...

Buckwheat was a Black child character in the “Little Rascals” short films and “Our...

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Congressional members blast Republican Rep. Crane for ‘colored people’ remark

Congressional members blast Republican Rep. Crane for ‘colored...

 “Rep. Eli Crane’s comment was unprofessional, insensitive and unbecoming of a member...

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Michelle Buteau on Hollywood strikes: ‘There are bigger conversations that need to be had’

Michelle Buteau on Hollywood strikes: ‘There are bigger...

The actress, writer and comedian’s scripted series ‘Survival of the Thickest’ has...

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Erykah Badu preaches ‘believe in yourself’ and ‘mind your business’ at New York stop on Unfollow Me Tour

Erykah Badu preaches ‘believe in yourself’ and ‘mind your...

Review: Erykah Badu performed at Madison Square Garden with special guests Yasiin...

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Jimmie Allen, facing sexual assault allegations, countersues accusers

Jimmie Allen, facing sexual assault allegations, countersues...

Allen’s record label, BBR Music Group, his talent agency, UTA, and his publicity...

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Biden urged to go beyond landmark climate investments to ‘heal historical harms’

Biden urged to go beyond landmark climate investments to...

“The environmental movement has…been led by a lot of white folks who aren’t experiencing...

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SAG-AFTRA strike: Issa Rae, Taraji P. Henson and more actors react

SAG-AFTRA strike: Issa Rae, Taraji P. Henson and more actors...

The actors union now joins the WGA in striking as the streaming era redefines and...

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Top 10 ‘In Living Color’ music parodies

Top 10 ‘In Living Color’ music parodies

In honor of National Comedy Month, theGrio ranks the best music spoofs from the...

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144-page agreement requires Minneapolis police to de-escalate, restrict chemical weapon usage

144-page agreement requires Minneapolis police to de-escalate,...

A judge’s approval of the new rules Minneapolis officers must follow comes three...

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Here’s why actors are striking and what happens next

Here’s why actors are striking and what happens next

Union leaders say the streaming model that has taken over the industry in recent...

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History should not scare us — unless we plan to repeat it

History should not scare us — unless we plan to repeat...

OPINION: Banning books, outlawing words and censoring curriculums not only diminish...

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Watch: Tammy Townsend talks about her new show, ‘Average Joe’

Watch: Tammy Townsend talks about her new show, ‘Average...

Townsend talks to Marc L. Hill about the BET+ series that’s based on a far-fetched...

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Black Twitter is dead. Long live Black Twitter

Black Twitter is dead. Long live Black Twitter

OPINION: Black Twitter had a good run, but no one wants to spend their free time...

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‘Real Housewives of New York’ Season 14 premiere: Andy Cohen, cast dish on ‘organic’ new reboot

‘Real Housewives of New York’ Season 14 premiere: Andy...

The new season of the beloved franchise consists of a brand new cast for “Real Housewives”...

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Houston to relocate residents in historically Black area over cancer concerns

Houston to relocate residents in historically Black area...

Relocating families from among the 100 properties that have been affected by the...

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L.A. Sheriff slams deputy who punched mom in face as she held baby

L.A. Sheriff slams deputy who punched mom in face as she...

The county district attorney’s office will decide whether to file criminal charges...