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Jane Campion’s comments about Serena, Venus Williams at Critics Choice Awards generate backlash

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WATCH: Colin Kaepernick Amnesty International Awards speech reflects on what’s at the root of resistance

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Twitter goes crazy with #BeforeIVoteForTrump after Trump’s RNC speech

Following the long-awaited speech from Donald Trump, Twitter listed a bunch of things that would happen #BeforeIVoteForTrump. Prince will sing
/ July 23, 2016
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Trump’s message of fear dominates RNC

The Republican National Convention is over, and Donald Trump has been elected their nominee. Yet, for all those who watched,
/ July 22, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Spike Lee blasts Hollywood while accepting honorary Oscar award

On Saturday, during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ seventh annual Governors Awards, Spike Lee put Hollywood on blast for its diversity problems.
/ November 16, 2015
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Whoopi Goldberg questions Viola Davis' Emmy speech: "There's plenty of opportunity"

After Viola Davis’ historic Emmy win, she gave a stirring speech about the lack of opportunities for diverse roles in Hollywood.
/ October 15, 2015
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Viola Davis responds to Nancy Lee Grahn's criticism of her Emmys acceptance speech

Just a few weeks ago, Viola Davis made history at the Emmys.
/ October 1, 2015
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Viola Davis quotes Harriet Tubman during powerful Emmys acceptance speech

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Viola Davis made history on Sunday by becoming the first black woman to win an Emmy for best drama series actress, but said there is still work that needs to be done in getting more diverse stories on screen.
/ September 21, 2015
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Full transcript & video of Kanye West's confusing VMA acceptance speech

REPORT – Sunday evening, Kanye West received the Video Vanguard Award at the 2015 MTV VMAs which was graciously presented to him by former nemesis turned bestie, Taylor Swift.
/ August 31, 2015