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Actress KekePalmer said that lightheartedness and fun stories in the entertainment space didn't properly mesh with a deep concern that was developing for COVID-19 a […]
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Obituary: Chadwick Boseman, charismatic star who inspired millions with his lead role in Black Panther film
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‘Defund Police’ Movement Gains Steam As Celebrities And Politicians Sign On
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African-American Firsts in Film and Theatre
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