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Lizzo Talks ‘Racist Origin’ Of Pop Music And What It’s Like Being A Black Pop Star   The “Special” singer talked about how Black artists have been cut off from pop music, and the history of race music or “race records” — music made by Black artists and marketed to Black people in the early 20th century.   Read more

Will Smith Understands If You Don't Want To See His Latest Film   "If someone is not ready, I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready," the actor said in an interview.   Read more

It’s Time To Call Out All The Light-Skin Bias On Instagram   Anti-Blackness feels like a gut punch that leaves you quietly gasping for air — and it still runs rampant online.   Read more

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