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Grammy-Nominated Biracial Artist ‘Raye’ On Feeling the Need to Pass for White

If you watched Raye belt out her hit song “Oscar Winning Tears” during the Feb. 2 Grammys broadcast, she looked like a young woman on top of the the world. The British-Ghanaian singer-songwriter, who was nominated for three Grammys, including Best New Artist and Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical, was the subject… Read more…

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Jonathan Majors Garners Oscar Buzz in New Film, But Will It Be Enough for A Hollywood Comeback? Internet Sounds Off

Jonathan Majors may have had a tumultuous past year, but things may be changing for the better soon. Or at least, that’s the hope some fans are expressing after a trailer for his upcoming film released on Wednesday. Read more…

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If You’re Skipping Trump’s Swearing-in Ceremony, Here Are 5 Films To Watch While Celebrating MLK Day

For many African Americans, the fact that Trump’s Jan. 20 presidential inauguration falls on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day feels like a mean joke. Why? Because for many of us, Trump, for all intents and purposes, will always be the wholly antithesis of King: Whether it was refusing to rent apartments to Black… Read

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Marvel and Oscar-nominated Actor Makes A Shocking Admission

“Amistad.” “Blood Diamond.” “In America.” All major blockbuster films starring Djimon Hounsou that earned him widespread awards recognition and critical acclaim. Yet, in a recent interview, the actor revealed he still has difficulty making ends meet as a working artist. Read more…

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The Root Remembers One of Our Own: Stephanie Holland

Death is never an easy thing to deal with. But it’s especially tough when it involves a colleague here at The Root and someone who I personally considered as a friend: Stephanie Holland. According to her family, she passed away on Dec. 31. She was 47 years old. Read more…

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Where to Stream 2024 Movies (With Black Stars) You Thought You Missed

From action, to drama, to fantasy, to superheroes, to family fare, 2024 delivered a wide range of movies. As the business continues to catch up from pandemic and strike delays, there were blockbusters hitting theaters and streaming services throughout the year. There were so many, we completely understand if you… Read more…

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From Malcolm to Martin, Films and TV Series Inspired by Real Life Events

While Hollywood has dreamed up some of the most interesting and unique stories we’ve ever seen, it’s always been the ones based on true life that captivate us the most. It’s why biopics are such a popular genre. For Black audiences, movies and TV series are often the best way for us to have our

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Psychological-Thrillers Featuring ‘White People Problems’ That Make Black People Say, ‘Hell, That Wouldn’t Be Me’

Let’s face it… Black life is often like a psychological thriller. People lie in our faces, team up against us, call us out our names and killing us for no reason. Bad things do happen to us, which is why we get annoyed by all those “Black struggle” films. In reality, we always make it

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White People Problems: Great Movie Plots That Make Black People Say, ‘Couldn’t Be Me’

Let’s face it… Black life is often like a thriller. Bad things do happen to us, but we always make it through on the other side. However, being Black in a movie, especially in a thriller is never a good thing. We die first, can’t outrun the slowest zombie and we are rarely the hero.

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How This Poor Kid Grew up to Be America’s Richest Black Person in 2024

IT entrepreneur David Steward is the wealthiest African American man in the nation. According to Forbes, his net worth is at a record $11.4 billion dollars, making him part of the only one percent of Black entrepreneurs or executives on the impressive list. Read more…

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