What’s in a Name? Nigger. Darky. Monkey. These are all racist names that bigots have used to demean African-Americans for centuries. Uncle Tom. Coon.… Magazine Topics: Celebrity Chris Brown
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A Long Time Coming Viola Davis’ Emmy win and acceptance speech spoke plainly to the lack of opportunities for Black women on television.… Magazine Topics: All Should Learn
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Hit Black Movies Show Need for Diversity in Hollywood “The Best Man Holiday” did more than shock Hollywood pundits by earning over $30 million… Magazine Topics: Impact of Hollywood
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The Influence of Music By Todd A. Smith Most young adults can remember their parents criticizing their taste in music during their childhood. If… Magazine Topics: Stop the Madness
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Is Madea a Minstrel Show? By Todd A. Smith Tyler Perry films and television shows have revolutionized Black entertainment. Characters like the gun-toting granny… Magazine Topics: Celebrity Lil Wayne,