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‘Insecure’s’ Yvonne Orji Talks Importance of Show, Sisterhood
“Black girls can make the best girlfriends"
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On this day
...1972
On this day in 1972, U.S. health officials conceded that Blacks had been used as guinea pigs in 40 year syphilis experiment.
Black Women Are Still Fighting for Our Lives Even if GOP Health Care Bill Fails
Republicans have now tried and failed three times to pass health care bills that would dismantle the Affordable Care Act — and potentially cut... [read more]
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EXCLUSIVE: Monica Owusu-Breen Talks ‘Midnight, Texas,’ Showrunning And Being A Boss
Showrunner Monica Owusu-Breen has the kind of writer and producer credits that let you know she’s about her business. Already under her belt: Brothers &... [read more]
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July/August Cover Issue Exclusive: ‘Queen Sugar’s’ Vibrant Legacy
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Video: Maia Campbell To LL Cool J: ‘I Don’t Need Help’
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EBONY Women Up Salutes Women in Media, Fashion & Entertainment
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June Cover Issue Exclusive: Chance the Rapper for President?
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[Black Lens] A Rumble at Wembley, Bobby Brown Not Done with BET; The Week in Photos
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A Groundbreaking for the Jackie Robinson Museum
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In Our Cities: Dignity and Power Now Fights Police Corruption, Mass Incarceration in LA
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[Black Lens] NBA Playoffs Heat Up, Rick Ross is Still a Boss: The Week in Photos
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Remembering Jackie Robinson: Images of One of Baseball’s Finest
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[Black Lens] Still Waiting to Bring Back Our Girls, Big Sean Takes Philly
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[Watch] Behind The Cover: Russell Westbrook
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In Our Cities: Watts Residents Find Food, Family at Hawkins House of Burgers
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Tribute: Charlie Murphy, The Straight-Faced Storyteller
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[Black Lens] King Remembered, Quadruplets Go Ivy League…and Lion Babe: Week in Photos
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters: ‘Black Women, It Is Our Time’
John Singleton Defends R. Kelly: ‘He Has a Bunch of Girlfriends’
Famed director, John Singleton, sees nothing wrong with how R. Kelly is living his life. Last week, the R&B genius became wrapped up in... [read more]
#TeamIssa or #TeamLawrence: Fans Tweet Allegiance During ‘Insecure’ Premiere
On Sunday, many tuned in to collectively watch the season premiere of Issa Rae’s bomb television series, Insecure. The HBO original comedy series is loosely... [read more]
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‘Black Girls Rock!’ Returns to BET This August
Black girls (and women) are magical, but we already knew that. In celebration of #Blackgirlmagic aka BET’s beloved Black Girls Rock! is set to return in... [read more]
O.J. Simpson Reportedly Placed in Special Housing Area
One day after a Nevada judge granted NFL star, O.J. Simpson, parole in connection to a 2008 Las Vegas robbery incident, he has now... [read more]
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TV One’s ‘Unsung’ Honors Legendary R&B and Funk Group Switch
During the late ’70s and early ’80s, the R&B and Funk group, Switch, left a stunning impression on music lovers and the industry as... [read more]
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EXCLUSIVE: Virginie Besson-Silla On ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’
You’ve certainly heard of the blockbuster hits Lucy and From Paris with Love, which means you know producer Virginie Besson-Silla’s outstanding work. But in... [read more]
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David and Tamela Mann Announce ‘Mann’s World Family Tour’ Dates
David and Tamela Mann may be coming to a city near you! The husband-wife entertainment duo announced tour dates for Fall 2017. The Mann’s... [read more]