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Monday, December 6, 2021

Malcolm D. Lee in Talks for Boyz II Men Movie Musical

Jukebox musicals are all the rage on Broadway. Now, director Malcolm D. Lee is bringing one to the big screen, and he’s showcasing the classic songs of Boyz II Men.

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Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, Chris Rock, Deon Cole and More Tapped for 'Netflix Is a Joke' Comedy Fest

I hate to break it to you, but Netflix is a joke.

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Under the Influence: New Study Shows Black Influencers Make 35 Percent Less Than White Counterparts

June 2020 promised to be a watershed moment—at least, according to promises made by countless retailers and companies on June 2nd, a day that would come to be known as #BlackoutTuesday. But even while social media timelines were peppered with black boxes and DE&I-friendly mission statements, there were insidious and…

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White Teacher Fired for Saying White Privilege Is Real

In a case that pretty much defines white privilege, parents in a nearly all-white small town have succeeded in getting a teacher fired for teaching students that white privilege exists.

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Evil, Insecure, Pose Among TV Critics Choice Nominees

Score another one for the Roys, as Succession leads the TV nominations in the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards. The HBO drama received eight nods, followed by limited series Mare of Easttown and Paramount+ drama Evil, each with five.

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