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“The Bachelor” and the Struggle for Diversity: The Long Road to Black Representation

In 2002, "The Bachelor" aired on ABC and became an instant hit. People all over America tuned in every week to see who the hunky bachelor would eventually choose. As the show continued to gain popularity, viewers began to notice the need for more diversity. Splinter News found only 36 Black "Bachelor" contestants from the show's inception to…

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#GiveThemTheirFlowers: Black Entertainment Legends Who Deserve a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Since 1960, the Hollywood Walk of Fame has honored some of your favorite celebrities. Covering more than 15 blocks, the Walk of Fame includes some of entertainment's best in film, theater, music, television, and radio. With over 2,700 stars placed, there are certainly some well-deserving honorees, but quite a few Black celebs also deserve a…

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A Charitable Queen: Alicia Keys Is Helping a NYC Performing Arts School Stay Open

New York City has been going through some budget cuts. In 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that all libraries would be closed on Sunday due to budget cuts, per Time Out. These budget cuts have trickled into the public education system, specifically the New York City Professional Performing Arts School.  The school's theatre program,…

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Go Off! The Reactions to Hulu’s “Black Twitter” Documentary Are on Point

It was only a matter of time before a documentary was made about Black Twitter. After all, it sparks interest when you have a digital community that’s relevant to mainstream internet culture. The interest has been cultivated in Hulu’s “Black Twitter: A People’s History” documentary. The three-part docuseries, set for a May 9, 2024, release date, is…

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