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“No label, no slogan, no party, no skin color, and no religion is more important than the human being.”
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Black History

One of the Greatest Institutions in the World…

March 5, 2021
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Since March is Women’s History Month, this post is dedicated to the Mother Civilization, the Alpha and the Omega, Queen Muva herself: The Black Woman. All hail the Queen. On December 28, 1970, the Stan Lathan directed 28th episode of Black Journal aired on WNET – New York. This episode…

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Black Excellence

#GoldenGlobes: It’s Not A Snub When It Was Never Meant For You

February 28, 2021
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Tonight is the Golden Globes, an awards show I don’t think I’ve ever really watched. In fact, I haven’t watched a “mainstream” awards show in years. Why? Because most of them are bull shit and every year we have to relive how Black talent is constantly overlooked for mediocre white…

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#BHM2021 – 10 Black Cult Movies from the 1990s

February 19, 2021
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Can y’all believe the 1990s were 30 years ago? We are closer to 2040 than we are to the 90s. What the entire fuck. The 1990s operated in a sacred space when it comes to Black culture. So many styles, ranging from cinema to clothing, were birthed during this 10…

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#BHM2021 – The 25th Anniversary of “All Eyez On Me”

February 12, 2021
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Today is the eve of the 25th anniversary of the release of All Eyez On Me. The 4th studio album of the late rapper 2Pac, the history of and on the album is one that should not go unnoticed. I’ll let Revolt TV tell it…Happy Black History Month!   Released in…

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BHM2021: A Word from the Father of Black History Month, Dr. Carter G. Woodson

February 1, 2021
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I always feel compelled to note that Black Like Vanilla celebrates Black history, 24/7/365. There are no days off (time off for mental health wellness not included). Without further ado…. Negro History Week, now celebrated as Black History Month, was founded in 1926 by the renowned Black historian Carter G, Woodson.…

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