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Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 17 May 2022

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It follows the stories of two Black women, Nel Wright and Sula Peace, and thier two very different paths on their journey to womanhood.

Details: Written by By The Associated Press; Published: 05 May 2022

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Security guards chased and overpowered the attacker, and Chappelle was able to continue his performance while the man was taken away in an ambulance.

Details: Written by By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer; Published: 20 April 2022

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“We never saw affluent Black people on TV, except for 'The Jeffersons, I grew up in South Carolina and it helped having it on because it was aspirational."

Details: Written by MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 28 March 2022

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The actor went on stage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian delivered a joke referencing Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head.

Details: Written by By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press; Published: 16 February 2022

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African representation has shrivelled since a record eight African nations, fielding twice as many athletes as in Beijing, competed in 2018. Eritrea, Ghana, Morocco, Madagascar and Nigeria are back; Kenya, South Africa and Togo are not.

Details: Written by JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 14 February 2022

Eminem seemingly defied the NFL by kneeling after performing “One Shot,” though the league says it knew it would happen.

Details: Written by By AARON MORRISON Associated Press; Published: 11 February 2022

If you don’t see yourself in the sport, how can you believe that you belong?

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 January 2022

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Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 18 January 2022

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