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Black celebrities came together in a show of solidarity and support for Nigel Shelby — the 15-year-old Black gay teen who committed suicide two weeks ago in Alabama after constantly being bullied and battling depression. The incident also ended with a despicable sheriff mocking young Nigel’s death on social media….
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Janelle Mone came out as pansexual and she’s owning her identity. “Being a queer black woman in America,” Mone, 32, said, “someone who has been in relationships with both men and women I consider myself to be a free-ass motherf***er.” The singer, songwriter and…
“Hidden Figures” came in almost $2 million above expectations for its wide-release debut. The film has taken the top spot at the box office, slightly edging out “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” “Hidden Figures” sold $22.8 million in ticket sales at North American theaters this past weekend. The Walt…
By Sheryl Estrada Ryan Coogler, director and co-writer of “Creed,” will not be in the audience during the 88th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday, even though one of his film’s stars, Sylvester Stallone, is nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Instead, he will be in Flint, Michigan, supporting…