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'Diff'rent Strokes' Actor Todd Bridges Says He Got 'Hate Mail' for the Show's Depiction of Interracial Friendships
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'Diff'rent Strokes' Star Todd Bridges Says Cast Got Hate Mail Over Interracial Friendships

Bridges opens up about racist hate mail from both Black and white viewers and how the sitcom’s message of love and acceptance eventually won audiences over.

Wife of North Carolina Mayor Shares Post Blaming Black Residents for City's Problems
Life

North Carolina Mayor’s Wife Blames Black Residents for City’s Problems

A deleted Facebook post sparks outrage in Roanoke Rapids as city officials condemn racist rhetoric and the mayor refuses calls to resign.

Tracee Ellis Ross Slams Jay Leno for Snubbing 'Girlfriends': 'Is It Just Racism?'
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Tracee Ellis Ross Calls Out Jay Leno Over 'Girlfriends' Snub: 'Is It Just Racism?'

On Trevor Noah’s podcast, the 'Black-ish' star revisits her 'Girlfriends' era, the 'Tonight Show' snub, and why the math on Hollywood’s gatekeeping never added up.

Miss North Carolina Stripped of Title Following Resurfaced Racist Posts
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Miss North Carolina USA Dethroned After Alleged N-Word Posts Resurface

Old tweets, new fallout: inside the alleged racist posts linked to 'Sosa the Stallion,' the pageant review and the sudden title handoff to Myla Hadley.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Sued for $20M for Alleged Racial Discrimination
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Six Flags Magic Mountain Hit With Multimillion-Dollar Racial Bias Lawsuit

Charles Winters alleges discriminatory badge checks, grueling cleaning shifts for Black workers and exclusion from a Christmas party before his firing.

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Nolan Wells' Friends Say They're Afraid of Speaking Out Due to 'Death Threats'
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Nolan Wells’ Friends Reportedly Hit with Death Threats as Drowning Mystery Deepens

As viral theories explode over the Mississippi teen’s death, his inner circle says they’re dodging online threats while trying to clear their names.

Jeffrey Wright Says Being Black is 'Political' Amid Ongoing Kylian Mbappe' Racial Abuse
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Jeffrey Wright Defends Kylian Mbappé, Says Being Black Is a ‘Political Term’

From Mbappé’s World Cup abuse to Basquiat’s legacy, Wright connects racism in soccer to a larger conversation about Black identity and greatness.

Hilton Grand Vacations Fires Employee Who Sent Racial Slur to WNBA Star Chelsea Gray
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WNBA Star Chelsea Gray Exposes Racist DM, Hilton Grand Vacations Employee Gets Fired

After Gray exposed the racist DM, social media users linked its sender to Hilton Grand Vacations and the company quickly responded.

Nolan Wells' Friend Says His Death is 'Not a Race Thing'
Life

Nolan Wells' Best Friend Says Viral Video Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

As Ben Crump, Colin Kaepernick and Tyler Perry rally behind the family, Wells' best friend questions the investigation's gaps and viral video claims.

Byron Allen Donates to Nolan Wells's Family as Tyler Perry Covers the Costs of the Funeral
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Byron Allen Donates $100K as Tyler Perry Pays for Nolan Wells' Funeral

From GoFundMe to an independent autopsy, here’s how Byron Allen, Tyler Perry and other celebrities are backing Nolan Wells' parents' search for answers.

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen with long hair posing together at an event, wearing stylish dresses.
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's Old Films Called Out for Racist Scenes

Clips from the Olsen Twins' films 'New York Minute' and 'To Grandmother's House We Go' are under scrutiny.

Alex Ocho44 days ago
Armie Hammer Backtracks on 'Citizen Vigilante' Support, Calling it 'Hateful' and 'Disgusting'
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Armie Hammer Reportedly Turns on ‘Citizen Vigilante,’ Calls Film Hateful and Disgusting

From career lifeline to PR nightmare: how a Germany-blocked, Elon Musk-boosted film turned Armie Hammer’s Hollywood return upside down.

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FIFA Opens Investigation Into Alleged Racist Abuse of IShowSpeed at World Cup

A group of fans have been accused of directing racist remarks at the streamer during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde.

Alex Ocho46 days ago
Split image: On the left, Kylian Mbappé in a blue jersey on the field. On the right, Celeste Amarilla in a checkered shirt speaking in a formal setting.
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French Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Calls Paraguayan Senator 'Despicable' After Racist Posts

Celeste Amarilla made racist comments about the soccer star following France's 1-0 win over Paraguay.

Joe Price47 days ago
Amandla Stenberg at the Center of a Controversy Surrounding 'Children of Blood & Bone' Adaptation
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Amandla Stenberg and Tomi Adeyemi are Reportedly Feuding Over 'Children of Blood & Bone'

Inside Tomi Adeyemi’s decision to walk away from the Paramount fantasy epic and the private messages that pushed Amandla Stenberg into the spotlight again.

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(L-R) Jaylen Brown and Tristan Thompson.
Sports

Tristan Thompson on Facing Racism During Boston Celtics Tenure, Praises Jaylen Brown

"When I played there, they call you the n-word," he claimed.

Joe Price51 days ago
Richard Pryor is photographed at 'Night of 100 Stars' event March 8, 1982 in New York City.
Pop Culture

Richard Pryor's Daughter Alleges Her White Mother Called Her the N-Word and Never Apologized

Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor reflects in her memoir on the heated argument that led to her white mother directing the racial slur at her.

Jose Martinez52 days ago
Jake Lang, a January 6 Capitol riot defendant who was recently pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump, gestures while standing on a window ledge of City Hall during a self-organized anti-Muslim and pro-ICE demonstration in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Crowd Chases Off Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter for Holding Racist Signs Outside of the BET Awards

Far-right agitator Jake Lang, who was recently arrested for making terroristic threats, was met with opposition outside the BET Awards.

Joe Price54 days ago

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