Erykah Badu explains what the GOP means when they say 'woke':

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Parkway sub tore down Pride and Black Lives Matter signs. He has no regrets.: The substitute teacher and legislative candidate was escorted from the high school ...

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Cornel West Taps Black Lives Matter Activist Melina Abdullah to Be Running Mate: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has tapped Melina Abdullah to be ...

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China's ambassador to Canada leaves his post: Chinese ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu, who has served since 2019, has left his post and returned to China ...

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A White author calculated just how much racism has benefited her. Here’s what she found

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Apr 20

'Underwhelming' Or 'A Triumph'? Critics Can't Seem To Agree On Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department

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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'

Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.

Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.

Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.

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Apr 19

How the NBA Learned to Embrace Activism: A changing NBA fan base drove the league toward an embrace of Black culture, and social justice politics.

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Apr 09

Billy Dee Williams approves actors using blackface: 'Why not?': 'Star Wars' actor Billy Dee Williams cited Laurence Olivier's performance in 'Othello ...

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Apr 12

“Goon Squad” Convicts Get State Sentences of 15-45 Years for Torturing Black Men: In Mississippi, six white former sheriff’s deputies who belonged to the ...

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Lincoln Center cancels Mozart and goes woke — based on a historical lie: Lincoln Center began promoting a story in 2020 that a vibrant black community known as ...

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Earthquakes, Pets, Net Worth: Taylor Swift By The Numbers: Taylor Swift is a superlative pop star. The numbers surrounding her success also prove this: she has ...

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Apr 07

Colston statue fundraiser who stole £70,000 ordered to repay £1: Xahra Saleem was jailed last year and is penniless but any financial windfalls he receives in ...

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Poet Natasha Trethewey delves into memory in ‘The House of Being’: Natasha Trethewey grew up in the 1960s and ’70s as a biracial child in the American South ...

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Illinois Reparations Fund Was Transferred To A Black-Owned Bank: “This Is A Very, Very Big Deal”

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PBS

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Supreme Court allows lawsuit that free speech advocates warn will threaten right to protest

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Welcome to the New 4/20: In an era of widespread legalization and commercialization, the national day for weed can seem outdated — but some say it's more ...

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Apr 18

Erykah Badu’s Birthing Tree: Badu ruminates on the importance of Black doulas, the key fashion moments she’s lived through while pregnant, and more.

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Apr 10

Civil Rights Lawyer Ben Crump on His ‘Spicy’ New Crime Novels: The main character is a justice-seeking Black lawyer. Sound familiar?

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Apr 20

George the Poet claims Kendrick Lamar is ‘cosplaying as a revolutionary’: ‘Now that he has a little catty moment, we’re acting like hip-hop’s back?’ the artist ...

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Apr 19

Meet Edgar Barrera: The Grammy winner writing hits for Shakira, Bad Bunny, Karol G and more

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Apr 21

Jill Scott Slammed By Fans For Defending Chris Brown Following Abuse Allegations: The Grammy-winning singer left the internet divided after gushing over the ...

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Apr 18

Taylor Swift: Fans react as new album is apparently 'leaked': Some Swifties dive straight in to listen while others insist true fans will wait for official ...

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New York Daily News

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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce skip Coachella, go on dinner date in LA: The outing came exactly one week before the Grammy winner drops her 11th studio album ...

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Quick Glance: Travis Kelce Surprised with Graduation at 'New Heights' Live Show After Long Study Journey

Travis Kelce finally experienced his ceremonial graduation moment.

During the 'New Heights' live show, the NFL player and his brother were surprised with a University of Cincinnati graduation ceremony.

Kelce attended the university from 2008 to 2012 and obtained his degree in interdisciplinary studies in 2022.

While Taylor Swift was not present, the athletes' parents, Donna and Ed Kelce, proudly showed their support.

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GOP Senate Candidate’s Error-Laden Memoir Villainized Baltimore, Freddie Gray: The former Maryland governor’s book shows how he could try to once again demonize ...

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Apr 06

A veteran with dementia got lost. He died months after an Alabama officer body-slammed him

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Apr 23

Lady Gaga Reacts As Pre-Fame Festival Performance From 17 Years Ago Goes Viral: The 13-time Grammy winner has a surprisingly good memory.

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Apr 23

Dan Rodricks: BLM activist DeRay McKesson still hounded by ‘wild’ lawsuit | STAFF COMMENTARY

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Apr 16

Gen-Z's War With Kyle Rittenhouse: Students have protested Rittenhouse's talks at college campuses across the country.

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Apr 19

Mandisa, Grammy-Winning Singer And 'American Idol' Alum, Dead At 47: "Her kindness was epic, her smile electric, her voice massive," a radio executive said.

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Apr 06

A veteran with dementia got lost going shopping. He died months after an officer body-slammed him

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Metro (British newspaper)

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Black Lives Matter fraudster jailed over fundraiser ordered to repay £1: Xahra Saleem was one of the organisers of the Black Lives Matter protests which toppled ...

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Bonnie Tyler says she never gets tired of singing ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’: Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” is the unofficial anthem of social ...

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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington

An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.

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'American Idol' sets 'special musical tribute' for Mandisa after alum's death: "American Idol" will honor late contestant Mandisa with a "special ...

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Celine Dion Addressed That Awkward Taylor Swift Moment at the Grammys : Celine Dion shared her reaction to Taylor Swift ignoring her while accepting Album of the ...

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Houston Chronicle

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Texas DPS racial discrimination suit can go to trial, judge says: The case is on hold while the state, which has denied the troopers’ allegations ...

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Mary J. Blige, Dionne Warwick Among 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees: The list of honorees for the October 19 ceremony include Kool & The Gang ...

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Quick Glance: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024: New Class with Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, and More

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled artists like Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest in the Performer category for the Class of 2024.

Among the honorees are Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and Norman Whitfield, receiving the Musical Excellence Award. The Musical Influence Award will be presented to Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton. Suzanne de Passe will be honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

The induction ceremony is set for October 19 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. It will be broadcasted live on Disney+. An edited version will air on ABC at a later time and will be available on Hulu the following day.

Artists like Cher and Ozzy Osbourne are being celebrated for their impact on music and culture. The induction ceremony provides bands like the Dave Matthews Band and A Tribe Called Quest with the opportunity to reunite and celebrate past achievements.

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Apr 05

Beyoncé’s Best Red Carpet Moments, From Destiny’s Child Coordination to Couture Gowns

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Alicia Keys Is in a Broadway State of Mind: Alicia Keys gave ELLE.com an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at her getting ready process for the Broadway Debut of ...

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From Mandela to Tyla, South African icons light up Big Apple to celebrate 30 years of democracy

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Taylor Swift shares huge hints ahead of new album release: Taylor Swift shocked fans by announcing a brand new album while picking up her 13th Grammy Award ...

Quick Glance: Grammys Surprise: Taylor Swift's New Album

Taylor Swift surprises at the Grammys with the announcement of her new album.

"The Tortured Poets Department" is set to release on April 19.

Following her 13th Grammy win, Swift announces the new album - this time for best pop vocal album.

Taylor Swift makes history, securing her fourth Grammy for album of the year.

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Grammy Winner Swizz Beatz Eyes $21 Million Haul With Saudi Camel Racing Team: Grammy-winning rapper and producer Swizz Beatz has spent millions of dollars on ...

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Apr 23

Michael Cuscuna Dead: Grammy-Winning Jazz Producer Was 75: Michael Cuscuna, a Grammy-winning jazz producer and Mosaic records co-founder, has died. He was 75.

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Apr 06

'23 Mile' premiere will bring you back to the start of 2020: The film '23 Mile' directed by Mitch McCabe documents key political flashpoints in Michigan during ...

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San Francisco Chronicle

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Billy Porter to headline San Francisco Pride : The award-winning performer from “Kinky Boots” and “Pose” was also named a celebrity grand marshal for the June ...

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Mamas At Work: Tasha Cobbs Leonard On Juggling Kids Ages 2 To 21 And Writing Her First Book

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The Mercury News

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Apr 19

Ye investigated by California police for punching man he says sexually assaulted Bianca Censori

Quick Glance: Noticeable Detail in New Video of Kanye's Wife

Bianca Censori accompanied Kanye West barefoot to Disneyland this week.

It is advised to avoid wearing shoes in public places as it may lead to injuries.

Censori is often criticized for her unconventional clothing choices attributed to West.

West and insiders claim that Censori's attire represents a form of 'performance art.'

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Tennessee Police Department ‘Continuing to Investigate’ Death of ‘American Idol’ Alum Mandisa

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The Charlotte Observer

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Apr 21

Mandisa, former ‘American Idol’ contestant and Grammy winner, dies at 47, reports say

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Country singer Maren Morris brings 2024 tour to Iowa in July. Get tickets.: Grammy winner Maren Morris is known for songs "My Church," "The Bones" and "80s ...

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Apr 23

Exclusive: TelevisaUnivision will air first-ever U.S. bilingual award show with Latin AMAs

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Apr 23

Brandy Clark, songwriter behind 'Shucked' musical, gets personal in new album: Clark will take the stage at the Jefferson in Charlottesville this coming ...

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Entertainment Weekly

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Ugly Sweater on The Masked Singer wants to work with Taylor Swift next 'to see what that's like'

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Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get into Rock Hall

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The Times

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Pointing guns at black marchers made them famous. What happened next?: The McCloskeys became idols in Trump world when they confronted activists outside their ...

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Apr 18

Taylor Swift’s new album 'The Tortured Poets Department' allegedly leaked online: While it has not been confirmed if the files are legitimate, this would not be ...

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Houston Chronicle

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Apr 22

Laufey fans miss sold-out Houston show because of fake tickets: Hundreds of fans turned away from Grammy winner Laufey's sold-out show at 713 Music Hall in ...

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DEADLINE Apr 16

Kit Connor & Rachel Zegler Headed To Broadway In Sam Gold-Directed ‘Romeo + Juliet’

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Apr 15

WATCH | South African vocal group The Joy perform with Doja Cat at Coachella: "It’s been so hard to keep this a secret!"

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Apr 21

Toni Braxton Was Told To Hide Her Lupus Diagnosis: The Grammy winner said that after her diagnosis in 2008, her management team told her to keep it private ...

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Apr 15

The best Black movies on Netflix right now | Digital Trends: Netflix's Black Stories collection honors the Black experience. This month's list includes ...

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Apr 20

Taylor Swift: Single "Fortnight" - the hidden clues in the video: Singer Taylor Swift is known for posing mysteries to her fans. This also applies to the new ...

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Apr 19

Tessa Thompson Brings Night-Blooming Romance to Arooj Atfab’s ‘Raat Ki Rani’ Video

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The Dallas Morning News

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Apr 20

What to know about Grapevine native Post Malone: Here's what to know about Post Malone, a D-FW native with 10 Grammy nominations and songs with Taylor Swift ...

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Apr 19

Johannes Radebe to star in Kinky Boots at Mayflower Theatre: A brand new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Kinky Boots The Musical ...

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Anti-'woke' activist investor group targets Kohl's with proposal to shareholders: The National Center for Public Policy Research, based in Washington, D.C. ...

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Apr 13

Legendary hip-hop producer Rico Wade dies aged 52 as tributes pour in: Organized Noize producer Rico Wade has sadly died at the age of 53, his heartbroken ...

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Shabba Ranks, Maxi Priest headline World of Reggae Mega Concert - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Apr 19

Fact Check: Has Kohl’s Corp. donated to Black Lives Matter? Short answer: no: A search of the organization’s database shows Kohl’s contributing $1 million to ...

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Apr 19

Sweet Honey in the Rock, an a cappella vocal group, coming to Cranbrook this weekend

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The New Zealand Herald

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Who is Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department about?: Taylor Swift is set to release her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department ...

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Rapper GloRilla arrested on DUI charge in Gwinnett: Grammy Award-nominated rapper GloRilla was arrested Tuesday morning in Gwinnett County and accused of driving ...