Listen to 1-Minute of Missy Elliott’s New Song ‘9th Inning’
by Jorge Rivas on September 11 2012, 1:30PM
Missy Elliott is ready.
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Junot Díaz Returns to Short Stories in ‘This Is How You Lose Her’
by Jorge Rivas on September 11 2012, 1:00PM
The Pulitzer winner’s new collection of story tracks a man’s struggles with fidelity, beginning with him cheating on his girlfriend and ending with him cheating on his fiancee with 50 different women.
Topics: Arts & Culture, Facing Race 2012, /NOW Blog
‘Say You Heard My Echo’ Follows Lives in the Shadows of 9/11
by Jamilah King on September 11 2012, 10:00AM
Spoken word poet Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai talks about her latest spoken word theater ensemble.
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Gabby Douglas Takes Stage with Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj at MTV VMAs
by Jorge Rivas on September 7 2012, 11:04AM
Alicia Keys made her official comeback at the 2012 MTV VMAs on Thursday night. The singer performed her latest new single “Girl On Fire,” featuring Nicki Minaj and a special appearance by Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas!
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Asian American Chefs Dish Out Their Favorite Recipes
by Hatty Lee on September 7 2012, 10:00AM
A new generation of Asian American chefs are adding flare to traditional food.
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Michelle Obama’s DNC Dress Designed by African-American Designer Tracy Reese
by Jorge Rivas on September 5 2012, 3:43PM
First Lady Michelle Obama’s dress at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday was designed by African-American designer Tracy Reese.
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Watch Trailer for Jay-Z, Will and Jada Smith’s ‘Free Angela’ Doc
by Jorge Rivas on September 5 2012, 11:43AM
Will & Jada Pinkett Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation have officially come on-board as executive producers of Shola Lynch’s Angela Davis documentary, “Free Angela & All Political Prisoners.”
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Photo: President Obama, Sasha And Malia Watch Michelle’s DNC Speech
by Jorge Rivas on September 5 2012, 11:17AM
President Obama says that “when Michelle starts talking, I start getting all misty.”
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America’s Next Top Model 2027: Julián Castro’s Daughter Carina Victoria
by Jorge Rivas on September 5 2012, 10:32AM
Watch 3-year-old Carina Victoria Castro steal her dad’s spotlight.
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New York City’s Global Love For Pick-Up Basketball Comes Home
by Jamilah King on August 31 2012, 10:03AM
A new documentary showcases the magic of the game and the people who play it.
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‘I’d Love To Meet Shakira and Thalia’ said Craig Romney, as He Licked His Lips
by Jorge Rivas on August 30 2012, 3:52PM
Just take a look at the headline. Then the video.
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Humanae: A Portrait Series That Classifies Human Skin Tones as Pantone Colors
by Jorge Rivas on August 30 2012, 10:46AM
Angelica Dass’ project “Humanae” uses people’s skin color to complete a human Pantone chart.
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Meet the Black Army Vet Who’s Going the Distance At the Paralympics
by Jorge Rivas on August 29 2012, 1:41PM
Centra “Ce-Ce” Mazyck, who was paralyzed during a parachute jump with the 82 Airborne in November 2003, will compete in the javelin at the London Paralympics
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Brooklyn’s Afro-Punk Festival Reveals Black Culture’s Dirty Little Secret
by Jamilah King on August 28 2012, 9:27AM
Hint: It’s totally okay to stand out.
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Anti-Obama Documentary ‘2016: Obama’s America’ Breaks Box Office Records, #1 Conservative Doc Ever
by Jorge Rivas on August 27 2012, 4:04PM
The anti-Obama documentary is now the #1 all-time biggest-grossing conservative political documentary and comes in as number 8 on the list of highest grossing political documentaries of all time.
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Utah’s Athletic Director Goes on YouTube to Ask if Native Logo is Offensive
by Jorge Rivas on August 27 2012, 2:21PM
The University of Utah’s team is named after the Ute Indian Tribe and the athletic director wants your feedback on headdresses and tomahawks at games.
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First Look: Oprah’s Balance Beam Routine with Gabby Douglas!
by Jorge Rivas on August 24 2012, 3:45PM
Oprah Winfrey recently took a trip to Des Moines, Iowa to interview Olympic gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas for her show “Oprah’s Next Chapter” that will air this Sunday.
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Jennifer Lopez to Produce Show on Non-Traditional Families
by Jorge Rivas on August 24 2012, 10:59AM
ABC Family said Thursday they’ve ordered a comedy-drama pilot, titled “The Fosters,” about two women raising a “21st century,” multi-ethnic mix of foster and biological kids.
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Eduardo Nájera Becomes First Mexican-Born Head Coach Under NBA umbrella
by Jorge Rivas on August 23 2012, 4:15PM
The Texas Legends have named Eduardo Najera the first Mexican-born head coach under the NBA umbrella, pending NBA approval.
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Oprah: ‘It Always Turns to Race. I Got All of the, ‘N-word, Go Back to Africa”
by Jorge Rivas on August 23 2012, 2:13PM
Oprah tells the Hollywood Reporter her critics always turn to race.
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