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Black Trans Actress Responds to Disney Axing Her Character's Transgender Storyline From Upcoming Pixar Series

Back in 2020, actress Chanel Stewart already had a few commercials under her belt but was in search of new work. She stumbled upon a post that Pixar was looking for a 14-year-old transgender girl to voice a transgender teen for one of their new series.

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Grandmother Accused Of Shaking 11-Month-Old Baby To Death Receives Shocking Sentence

A 36-year-old step-grandmother who was accused of killing an 11-month-old baby received a shocking jail sentence after pleading guilty. The plea deal was made in the New York Supreme Court in Queens, just days before Shanica Callaghan’s trial.

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Tiktok Made You Buy These 10 Everyday Amazon Items

In 2024, Amazon’s (AMZN) top-selling products were heavily influenced by social media, with certain categories standing out thanks to platforms like TikTok.

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The Root 100: Exclusive Afterparty, Red Carpet Gala and Slideshow

Ok, ya’ll we really put our foot in this in order to give you a little background tea on this amazing night. First, you’ll need a glass of cognac and some good music to set the mood. Go on...we can wait. On December 5, 2004, The Root celebrated some of the Black people who made the biggest impact. Host Roy Wood…

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13 Black Psychological Thrillers That Will Mess With Your Head

One of the most interesting film genres is the psychological thriller. Whether it’s a femme fatale on a quest for revenge, or a charming stranger who isn’t what he seems, these movies can be more shocking and creepier than the bloodiest horror film. It’s the idea that some part of this could happen in real life that…

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