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'In the Heights' and the Erasure of Dark-Skinned Afro-Latinx Folks

Let's Talk About In the Heights and the Erasure of Dark-Skinned Afro-Latinx Folks

Lin Manuel Miranda's hit musical is out soon, but where are all of the leading dark-skinned Afro-Latinx folks?

PublishedJune 9, 2021

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Rep. Barbara Lee Doubles Down On Opposing Military Budget: Black People Need 'A Global Perspective'

Rep. Barbara Lee Doubles Down On Opposing Military Budget: Black People Need 'A Global Perspective'

In 'Reality Show,' Jerrod Carmichael Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of His New Out & Proud Life

In 'Reality Show,' Jerrod Carmichael Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of His New Out & Proud Life

Small Town Horror Story: The Shopping Cart Killer

Small Town Horror Story: The Shopping Cart Killer

Uncommitted Vote: MSNBC’s Symone Sanders On Biden’s Outreach To Gaza Protesters and Black Voters | The 411

Uncommitted Vote: MSNBC’s Symone Sanders On Biden’s Outreach To Gaza Protesters and Black Voters | The 411

MSNBC’s Symone Sanders On Black MAGA & Whether There’s Still Time To Replace Biden For President | The 411

MSNBC’s Symone Sanders On Black MAGA & Whether There’s Still Time To Replace Biden For President | The 411

Latest Videos

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Is 'Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show' Exploiting His Father For Ratings?

Is 'Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show' Exploiting His Father For Ratings?

Danielle Pinnock On 'Ghosts' & 'Young Sheldon', Plus Her Funny Story About The 'Thong Song' & A Wedding

Danielle Pinnock On 'Ghosts' & 'Young Sheldon', Plus Her Funny Story About The 'Thong Song' & A Wedding

Forget 'American Horror Story,' 'Them: The Scare' Is Straight Up Black Horror With Our History At It's Core

Forget 'American Horror Story,' 'Them: The Scare' Is Straight Up Black Horror With Our History At It's Core

Rep. Barbara Lee On What She Admires About AOC & 'The Squad' & Other Progressives In Power

Rep. Barbara Lee On What She Admires About AOC & 'The Squad' & Other Progressives In Power

Boyz II Men Fans Will Love ‘The Girls on the Bus’ Star, Brandon Scott, Singing One Of Their Classic Songs

Boyz II Men Fans Will Love ‘The Girls on the Bus’ Star, Brandon Scott, Singing One Of Their Classic Songs

Black Hacks

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How To Get Heatless Curls & Waves With Little Fuss

How To Get Heatless Curls & Waves With Little Fuss

Here's An Easy Hack To Avoid Getting Make Up On Your Clothes | Black Hacks

Here's An Easy Hack To Avoid Getting Make Up On Your Clothes | Black Hacks

Boozy Frozen Grapes: These Fruit Treats Will Turn Up Your Weekend

Boozy Frozen Grapes: These Fruit Treats Will Turn Up Your Weekend

How To Make Ice Cream At Home With A Mason Jar In 5 Minutes

How To Make Ice Cream At Home With A Mason Jar In 5 Minutes

Winged Eyeliner: 3 Easy Ways To Achieve The Iconic Look

Winged Eyeliner: 3 Easy Ways To Achieve The Iconic Look

That's So Random

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Danielle Pinnock On 'Ghosts' & 'Young Sheldon', Plus Her Funny Story About The 'Thong Song' & A Wedding

Danielle Pinnock On 'Ghosts' & 'Young Sheldon', Plus Her Funny Story About The 'Thong Song' & A Wedding

Boyz II Men Fans Will Love ‘The Girls on the Bus’ Star, Brandon Scott, Singing One Of Their Classic Songs

Boyz II Men Fans Will Love ‘The Girls on the Bus’ Star, Brandon Scott, Singing One Of Their Classic Songs

Why Black People Should Watch Guy Ritchie’s New Anti-Nazi Action Comedy, ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’

Why Black People Should Watch Guy Ritchie’s New Anti-Nazi Action Comedy, ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’

'BMF' & 'RHOA' Star Cynthia Bailey On The Mystery Man In Her V-Day Video & Modeling Stardom

'BMF' & 'RHOA' Star Cynthia Bailey On The Mystery Man In Her V-Day Video & Modeling Stardom

W. Kamau Bell On His Favorite 'What Would You Do?' Scenario

W. Kamau Bell On His Favorite 'What Would You Do?' Scenario

Small Town Horror

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Small Town Horror Story: The Horrifying Homicide of Jamie Felix

Small Town Horror Story: The Horrifying Homicide of Jamie Felix

Small Town Horror Story: Sabeion Dowell's Mysterious Disappearance

Small Town Horror Story: Sabeion Dowell's Mysterious Disappearance

Small Town Horror Story: The Nurse Who Slayed Her Own Mother

Small Town Horror Story: The Nurse Who Slayed Her Own Mother

Small Town Horror Story: The Shopping Cart Killer

Small Town Horror Story: The Shopping Cart Killer

Small Town Horror Story: The Mysterious Disappearance of Zion Foster

Small Town Horror Story: The Mysterious Disappearance of Zion Foster

Securing The Bag

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The Fascinating Relationship Between Cicely Tyson and Designer & Stylist B Michael

The Fascinating Relationship Between Cicely Tyson and Designer & Stylist B Michael

How Beverly Johnson Is Celebrating 50 Years Since Historic Vogue Cover, Plus Naomi Sims' Unforgettable Words To Her

How Beverly Johnson Is Celebrating 50 Years Since Historic Vogue Cover, Plus Naomi Sims' Unforgettable Words To Her

“Married to Real Estate” Hosts On Season 3, Homeownership Advice, Balancing Work and Love

“Married to Real Estate” Hosts On Season 3, Homeownership Advice, Balancing Work and Love

How This Kids Game Landed on Oprah’s 2023 Favorite Things List | Securing the Bag

How This Kids Game Landed on Oprah’s 2023 Favorite Things List | Securing the Bag

From Klarna to Store Cards: How To Holiday Shop & Avoid Buy Now, Debt Later Traps | Securing the Bag

From Klarna to Store Cards: How To Holiday Shop & Avoid Buy Now, Debt Later Traps | Securing the Bag

What's Black On TV

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Forget 'American Horror Story,' 'Them: The Scare' Is Straight Up Black Horror With Our History At It's Core

Forget 'American Horror Story,' 'Them: The Scare' Is Straight Up Black Horror With Our History At It's Core

From Ava DuVernay's Latest To Marvel's Underrated MCU Spectacle: The Must-Watch Movies To Stream

From Ava DuVernay's Latest To Marvel's Underrated MCU Spectacle: The Must-Watch Movies To Stream

'The Walking Dead' & Other Top TV Shows Released in 2024 You Should Be Watching

'The Walking Dead' & Other Top TV Shows Released in 2024 You Should Be Watching

'Star Trek: Discovery' Jolted The Franchise in 2017 & Now Begins Its Final Season: Our TV Pick This Week

'Star Trek: Discovery' Jolted The Franchise in 2017 & Now Begins Its Final Season: Our TV Pick This Week

Oscar Winner, Regina King, Shines As Shirley Chisholm In New Biopic: Our TV Pick Of The Week

Oscar Winner, Regina King, Shines As Shirley Chisholm In New Biopic: Our TV Pick Of The Week

The Root Institute

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Tapping Into Your "Why?": A Blueprint For Better Black Entrepreneurship | The Root Institute 2023

Tapping Into Your "Why?": A Blueprint For Better Black Entrepreneurship | The Root Institute 2023

Successful Entrepreneurs On Leveraging Your Niche & Accelerating Your Brand | The Root Institute

Bravo Stars Give Advice on Building Better Black Representation on TV | The Root Institute

Bravo Stars Give Advice on Building Better Black Representation on TV | The Root Institute

The Plight of Black Women: Targeted At Home, At Work & In Politics | The Root Institute

The Plight of Black Women: Targeted At Home, At Work & In Politics | The Root Institute

Tackling A Black Maternal Health Crisis & Embracing Reproductive Justice | The Root Institute

Tackling A Black Maternal Health Crisis & Embracing Reproductive Justice | The Root Institute

Ur Fav Trak

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Revisiting the Anderson .Paak BLM Track “Lockdown”

Revisiting the Anderson .Paak BLM Track “Lockdown”

SZA Strikes The Heart With Songwriting Prowess on "Kill Bill"

SZA Strikes The Heart With Songwriting Prowess on "Kill Bill"

On "Sorry Not Sorry," Tyler, the Creator Addresses His Sexuality and His Faults

On "Sorry Not Sorry," Tyler, the Creator Addresses His Sexuality and His Faults

This Mother's Day We Revisit 2Pac's "Dear Mama" on UR FAV TRAK

This Mother's Day We Revisit 2Pac's "Dear Mama" on UR FAV TRAK

Whitney Houston Took Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman" To The Top Of The Charts

Whitney Houston Took Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman" To The Top Of The Charts

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