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An Open Letter to George Zimmerman by Todd A. Smith |
| George Zimmerman should pay family of Trayvon Martin, not other way around |
| Published: Friday 06 December, 2019 |
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Introducing Rep. Joe Walsh by Michael Allen |
| Rep. Joe Walsh attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 06 December, 2019 |
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Introducing Mayor Michael Bloomberg by Shane Thomas |
| Mayor Michael Bloomberg attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 29 November, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'Waves' Cautionary Tale That Every Teen, Parent Should See by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Waves' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 29 November, 2019 |
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Movie Review: 'Knives Out' Heavy, Clever and Unpredictable Whodunit by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Knives Out' receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Wednesday 27 November, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'Dark Waters' Reminiscent of Flint Waters by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Dark Waters' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Wednesday 27 November, 2019 |
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Introducing Governor Deval Patrick by Giam Pierre |
| Governor Deval Patrick attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 22 November, 2019 |
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Movie Review: '21 Bridges' an Intense Bloodbath by Todd A. Smith |
| '21 Bridges' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 22 November, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' Positive, Forgiving, Peculiar by Todd A. Smith |
| 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 22 November, 2019 |
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White Filmmaker Trey Edward Shults Makes Universal Film About Black Family with 'Waves' by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Waves' from Trey Edward Shults hits Houston theaters on Nov. 29 |
| Published: Friday 15 November, 2019 |
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Film Review: Netflix, Chill For Long, Long Time With 'The Irishman' by Todd A. Smith |
| 'The Irishman' receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 15 November, 2019 |
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Movie Review: 'Charlie's Angels' Much Less Than Heavenly by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Charlie's Angels' receives rating of two out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 15 November, 2019 |
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Byron Allen's Comcast Discrimination Lawsuit Might Set Precedent for Black-Owned Businesses by Hollis Bernard |
| Entertainment Studios' Byron Allen suing Comcast for $20 billion for racial discrimination |
| Published: Friday 08 November, 2019 |
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Rodney Reed Case Reason Death Penalty Should Get Death Penalty by Todd A. Smith |
| Rodney Reed innocent man fighting for life with help of celebs |
| Published: Friday 08 November, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'Ford v Ferrari' Should Go on Christian Bale's Mt. Rushmore by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Ford v Ferrari' receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 08 November, 2019 |
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Movie Review: 'Midway' Middle of Pack by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Midway' receives rating of two out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 08 November, 2019 |
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Houston Cinema Arts Festival Returns This Month by Richard Francis |
| Houston Cinema Arts Festival takes place Nov. 14-18 |
| Published: Friday 01 November, 2019 |
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Film Review: After Big Screen Treatment, 'Harriet' Deserves Currency Distinction by Todd A. Smith |
| Film Review: 'Harriet' receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 01 November, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'Motherless Brooklyn' One of Most Unparalleled Characters Ever by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Motherless Brooklyn' receives rating of 2.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 01 November, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'Jojo Rabbit' Cautionary Tale, One of Best Satires in Recent Memory by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Jojo Rabbit' receives rating of 2.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 01 November, 2019 |
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Introducing Sen. Elizabeth Warren by Michael Allen |
| Sen. Elizabeth Warren attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 25 October, 2019 |
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Movie Review: 'Black and Blue' Thought-Provoking, Crooked and Powerful by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Black and Blue' receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 25 October, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'The King' Should Get Dethroned by Todd A. Smith |
| 'The King' receives rating of 1.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 25 October, 2019 |
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Introducing Sen. Bernie Sanders by Golden Herring |
| Sen. Bernie Sanders attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 18 October, 2019 |
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LeBron James Takes 'L' With China Comments Despite Stellar Track Record on Issues by Todd A. Smith |
| LeBron James put profits before people with comments on China |
| Published: Friday 18 October, 2019 |
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Police, Stop Coercing Black Kids to Get Your Desired Result by Todd A. Smith |
| Getting Atatiana Jefferson's nephew to say she pointed gun at cop pouring salt on open wound |
| Published: Friday 18 October, 2019 |
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Introducing Businessperson Tom Steyer by Jeremy James |
| Businessperson Tom Steyer attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 11 October, 2019 |
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Missed Jury Duty Shouldn't Result in Missed Freedom, Opportunities by Todd A. Smith |
| Sending Black man to jail for missed jury duty miscarriage of justice |
| Published: Friday 11 October, 2019 |
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Movie Review: Will Smith Pulls Off Double Shift in 'Gemini Man' by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Gemini Man' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 11 October, 2019 |
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Introducing Mayor Wayne Messam by Shane Thomas |
| Mayor Wayne Messam attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 04 October, 2019 |
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Salute to Jean Family for Forgiveness Despite Police Brutality, Hatred from Other Blacks by Todd A. Smith |
| Any Black person who chastises Jeans during time of bereavement embarrassment to race |
| Published: Friday 04 October, 2019 |
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Film Review: Alliteration Best Method to Describe 'Joker': Dark, Demented & Dynamic by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Joker' receives rating of four out of four crowns |
| Published: Thursday 03 October, 2019 |
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Introducing Rep. John Sestak by Hollis Bernard |
| Rep. John Sestak attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 27 September, 2019 |
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Lock Him Out Should Replace Lock Her Up Chant by Todd A. Smith |
| President Donald Trump not worthy of White House |
| Published: Friday 27 September, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'The Death of Dick Long' Sarcastically Funny, Penetrating by Todd A. Smith |
| 'The Death of Dick Long' receives rating of 2.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 27 September, 2019 |
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Introducing Rep. Tim Ryan by Giam Pierre |
| Rep. Tim Ryan attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 20 September, 2019 |
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Film Review: Pitt Gives Stellar Interstellar Performance in 'Ad Astra;' More Drama Needed by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Ad Astra' receives rating of 2.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 20 September, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'Downton Abbey' Elegant, Extravagant, Relatable Mischief by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Downton Abbey' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 20 September, 2019 |
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Introducing Sen. Michael Bennet by Jeremy James |
| Sen. Michael Bennet attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 13 September, 2019 |
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Children Often Show Adults How to Heal Racial Divide by Todd A. Smith |
| Although racism learned, adults still responsible for unlearning racism |
| Published: Friday 13 September, 2019 |
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Film Review: Game Recognize Game in 'Hustlers' by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Hustlers' receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 13 September, 2019 |
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Introducing Mayor Pete Buttigieg by Richard Francis |
| Mayor Pete Buttigieg attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Thursday 05 September, 2019 |
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Hollywood Owes Embattled Actor/Filmmaker Nate Parker His Career Back by Todd A. Smith |
| Nate Parker lost favor in Hollywood when he refused to apologize for a rape he was acquitted of in college |
| Published: Thursday 05 September, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'It: Chapter Two' Won't Scare It Out Of You Like Predecessor by Todd A. Smith |
| 'It: Chapter Two' receives rating of two out of four crowns |
| Published: Thursday 05 September, 2019 |
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Introducing Rep. John Delaney by Golden Herring |
| Rep. John Delaney attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 30 August, 2019 |
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Journalist's Gorilla Comparison Should Have Resulted in Termination by Todd A. Smith |
| After Roseanne ape controversy, ignorance no longer defense for racist stereotype |
| Published: Friday 30 August, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'Don't Let Go' Good When Grasped by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Don't Let Go' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 30 August, 2019 |
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Introducing Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand by Shane Thomas |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 30 August, 2019 |
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Introducing Secretary Julian Castro by Michael Allen |
| Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 23 August, 2019 |
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Firing Officer Daniel Pantaleo Doesn't Cure Sickness That Led to Eric Garner's Death, Others by Todd A. Smith |
| Until America stops celebrating evil of racism, police brutality nothing will change |
| Published: Friday 23 August, 2019 |
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Movie Review: 'Angel Has Fallen' Reaches Next Level; Best Summer 2019 Action Film by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Angel Has Fallen' receives rating of four out four crowns |
| Published: Friday 23 August, 2019 |
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Introducing Gov. Steve Bullock by Hollis Bernard |
| Gov. Steve Bullock attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 23 August, 2019 |
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Introducing Mayor Bill de Blasio by Jeremy James |
| Mayor Bill de Blasio attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 16 August, 2019 |
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IF Jay-Z Sold Out Black Community, He Wouldn't Be First Woke Person to Do So by Todd A. Smith |
| Countless militant Black leaders sold Black community out for money through years |
| Published: Friday 16 August, 2019 |
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Movie Review: 'Good Boys' Middle School Version of 'American Pie' by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Good Boys' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 16 August, 2019 |
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Introducing Rep. Beto O'Rourke by Richard Francis |
| Rep. Beto O'Rourke attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 09 August, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'Brian Banks' Gives Middle Finger to System by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Brian Banks' receives rating of four out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 09 August, 2019 |
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Film Review: Ladies Bring Heat in 'The Kitchen' by Todd A. Smith |
| 'The Kitchen' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 09 August, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' Has Something For All Audiences by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 09 August, 2019 |
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Introducing Rep. Tulsi Gabbard by Shane Thomas |
| Rep. Tulsi Gabbard attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 02 August, 2019 |
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Movie Review: 'Fast and Furious' Enters 'Mission: Impossible' Territory with 'Hobbs & Shaw' by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Hobbs & Shaw' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 02 August, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'Skin' Teaches Same Lesson as 'American History X' by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Skin' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 02 August, 2019 |
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Introducing Businessperson Andrew Yang by Richard Francis |
| Andrew Yang attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 26 July, 2019 |
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Introducing Author Marianne Williamson by Shane Thomas |
| Marianne Williamson attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 26 July, 2019 |
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Trump Shouldn't Stoke Racial Fears, Black Public Figures Shouldn't Either by Todd A. Smith |
| Erica Thomas, Jussie Smollett have only added fuel to racial firestorm |
| Published: Friday 26 July, 2019 |
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Introducing Sen. Amy Klobuchar by Hollis Bernard |
| Sen. Amy Klobuchar attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 19 July, 2019 |
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Movie Review: CGI Gives New View to Familiar Story in 'The Lion King' by Todd A. Smith |
| 'The Lion King' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 19 July, 2019 |
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Movie Review: 'The Art of Self-Defense' Can't Be Defended by Todd A. Smith |
| 'The Art of Self-Defense' receives rating of one out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 19 July, 2019 |
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Introducing Vice President Joe Biden by Jeremy James |
| Vice President Joe Biden attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 12 July, 2019 |
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New Kids on The Block Fan Fought Me; Do NKOTB Fans Deserve to Die? by Todd A. Smith |
| Arizona teenager killed because alleged killer did not like rap music that he listened to |
| Published: Friday 12 July, 2019 |
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Movie Review: 'Stuber' Hilarious Ride, Comedic Version of 'Collateral' by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Stuber' receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 12 July, 2019 |
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Suffering Continues in Sudan, South Sudan by Michael Allen |
| Coverage of crisis in Sudan, South Sudan has not gotten widespread broadcast coverage in America |
| Published: Friday 05 July, 2019 |
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Introducing Sen. Kamala Harris by Hollis Bernard |
| Sen. Kamala Harris attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 05 July, 2019 |
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If Betsy Ross Flag Complaints Silly, 'Little Mermaid' Complaints Even Sillier by Todd A. Smith |
| Colin Kaepernick speaks out against real racism, not cartoon racism |
| Published: Friday 05 July, 2019 |
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Introducing Sen. Cory Booker by Giam Pierre |
| Sen. Cory Booker attempting to become 46th President of the United States of America |
| Published: Friday 28 June, 2019 |
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Own Your Masters; Don't Let Your Masters Own You by Todd A. Smith |
| Tyler Perry preaches ownership, self-reliance at 2019 BET Awards |
| Published: Friday 28 June, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'Yesterday' as Unique, Charming as The Beatles by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Yesterday' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 28 June, 2019 |
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Rapper T.I., Ebenezer Baptist Church Team Up to Fight Mass Incarceration by Golden Herring |
| 'The Multifaith Movement to End Mass Incarceration' two phase initiative that lasts until May 2020 |
| Published: Friday 21 June, 2019 |
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Reparations Should Come in Form of Lucrative Endowments for Every HBCU by Todd A. Smith |
| Reparations for individual descendants of slaves would prove too hard to figure out |
| Published: Friday 21 June, 2019 |
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'The Last Black Man in San Francisco' Represents What's Right About Current Black Cinema by Todd A. Smith |
| 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 21 June, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'The Fall of the American Empire' Fails to Rise by Todd A. Smith |
| 'The Fall of the American Empire' receives two out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 21 June, 2019 |
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Pampers Providing Restroom Relief for Fathers by Michael Allen |
| Pampers installing 5,000 changing stations in men’s restrooms across U.S., Canada |
| Published: Friday 14 June, 2019 |
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Movie Review: In 2019, 'Shaft' Still Bad Mutha by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Shaft' receives rating of three out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 14 June, 2019 |
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Movie Review: 'The Dead Don't Die' D.O.A. by Todd A. Smith |
| 'The Dead Don’t Die' receives rating of two out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 14 June, 2019 |
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Advertisement: JumpSmart: 3-in-1 Portable Jump Starter Perfect for Father's Day by Richard Francis |
| JumpSmart: 3-in-1 Portable Jump Starter available for $119.95 |
| Published: Friday 14 June, 2019 |
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Maleah Davis Might Change Narrative for Missing Black Girls by Shane Thomas |
| Often, national media does not offer much exposure for missing Black children like Maleah Davis |
| Published: Friday 07 June, 2019 |
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Linda Fairstein Losing Literary Career Light Punishment for What Central Park Five Lost by Todd A. Smith |
| After release of Netflix series ‘When They See Us,’ Linda Fairstein getting grilled on social media |
| Published: Friday 07 June, 2019 |
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Movie Review: Girl Power Not Enough to Save 'Dark Phoenix' by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Dark Phoenix' receives rating of 2.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 07 June, 2019 |
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Advertisement: Finally, Forceflex Creates Sunglasses Perfect for Everyone by Giam Pierre |
| Forceflex sunglasses perfect for any head size |
| Published: Friday 07 June, 2019 |
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Grand Rapids, Mich. Wants to Punish People Making Bogus 911 Calls on Black People by Hollis Bernard |
| Bias crime reporting prohibition would be part of large human rights ordinance |
| Published: Friday 31 May, 2019 |
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Film Review: 'Rocketman' Will Launch Taron Egerton Into New Stratosphere by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Rocketman' receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 31 May, 2019 |
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Film Review: Hopefully 'Ma' Births New Era for Black Actresses Thanks to Spencer by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Ma' receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 31 May, 2019 |
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I'm So Glad I Gave to an HBCU: Smith Continues Trend of Giving Back to HBCUs by Michael Allen |
| Wealthy businesspeople, celebrities and foundations have history of giving back to HBCUs |
| Published: Friday 24 May, 2019 |
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Color of Robert F. Smith's Wife Has No Impact on Black Community by Todd A. Smith |
| Black community should focus on things that improve community, not Robert F. Smith's wife |
| Published: Friday 24 May, 2019 |
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Movie Review: 'Aladdin' Not Just Child's Play by Todd A. Smith |
| 'Aladdin' receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns |
| Published: Friday 24 May, 2019 |
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N.Y. Officer Daniel Pantaleo Faces Hearing in Death of Eric Garner by Golden Herring |
| Death of Eric Garner, others galvanized Black Lives Matter movement |
| Published: Friday 17 May, 2019 |
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Stereotypes Won't Allow Pamela Turner to Get Justine Damond Treatment by Todd A. Smith |
| Stereotypes make it believable that unarmed Black woman posed threat to officer |
| Published: Friday 17 May, 2019 |
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Movie Review: 'John Wick: Chapter 3-Parabellum' Best of Trilogy by Todd A. Smith |
| 'John Wick: Chapter 3-Parabellum' receives rating of four out of four crowns |
| Published: Friday 17 May, 2019 |
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Joel Embiid Should Use Tears As Motivation To Terrorize NBA Next Year by Todd A. Smith |
| Road to success for Joel Embiid, others will not come easy |
| Published: Friday 17 May, 2019 |
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Food Insecurity Leading to Less Secure Future for College Students by Richard Francis |
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| Published: Friday 10 May, 2019 |
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