Author Archives: Siobhan Dixon

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The Montgomery Brawl Is A Lesson For Black People On The Value Of Swimming

The Montgomery Brawl played out like a real-life movie. So, it’s no wonder 16-year-old Aaren...

By Siobhan Dixon
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Why Emmett Till And Mamie Till-Mobley’s National Monument Matters Now More Than Ever

On July 25, 2023, President Joe Biden announced the establishment of the Emmett Till and...

By Siobhan Dixon
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Pink In Class: Barbie’s Most Inspiring And Diverse Dolls

Barbie, the first live-action movie version of the beloved Mattel toy, seems to have painted...

By Siobhan Dixon
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Hill Harper’s Run For Michigan Senate Inspired By Fatherhood And Legacy

Hill Harper’s forging new territory on a path paved by Black actor-activists like Harry Belafonte,...

By Siobhan Dixon
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Will ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Biopic End The Jafakin Curse? Watch Trailer

One name: Bob Marley. One message: One love. The music and legacy of the beloved...

By Siobhan Dixon
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The BET Awards: Watch Moments In History

The BET Awards have come a long way since its debut in 2001, when hosts...

By Siobhan Dixon
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‘Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall’ Shines Video Light On New York’s Reggae Roots

Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall takes viewers on an expansive spin around the world of Jamaican...

By Siobhan Dixon